Beyond the Bassline is an exhibition which shines a spotlight on different voices and perspectives to celebrate Black British music as a form of entertainment and vehicle for community, as well as a source of liberation, protest and education.
Stepping into carnivals, clubs and record shops across the country, Beyond the Bassline draws on different places that have cultivated creative expression and inspired a number of Black British music genres.
Presented by Bristol City Council Bristol Libraries by arrangement with the British Library’s Living Knowledge Network in partnership with Bristol Beacon and Creative Connex
Price: Free
Format: Standing
Ages: All ages
Exhibition times
Start: 10.00
Finish: 18.00
This exhibition will remain open in the evening when there are events taking place.
This extensive celebration of Black British music is a joy to behold – and a must-see for music lovers
The Times
Other exhibiting venues
Organised by Bristol Libraries, the exhibition will go on to appear at:
- Sea Mills Library: Mon 28 Jul – Fri 29 Aug
- Bedminster Library: Mon 8 Sep – Fri 3 Oct
- St Pauls Community Centre: Mon 13 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
About Kennedy Room
A bright and spacious, glass-fronted meeting room or gallery space looking out into Bridgehouse
The venue
Kennedy Room
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Kennedy is located within Bristol Beacon. Enter through the Lower Ground (LG) entrance where you will see the signposted glass door of Kennedy Room.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Kennedy Room has level access from street level.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
