Do you have a cello in your attic collecting dust? Have you always dreamed of playing music in a group but never picked up an instrument? Or are you an enthusiastic musician looking to make music with new people?
We are excited to be launching the Bristol Beacon Community Band: a brand-new and free music ensemble for all ages, musical abilities, instruments and voices and, well, everyone! Led by social musician and practitioner Hugh Nankivell, this ensemble will meet regularly to jam, create music, and work towards performing together. You will also be joined by Bristol Beacon’s Community Musicians who are well-experienced in making music with people of all abilities and backgrounds.
Join us for two taster sessions at Beacon Music Centre and in Lantern Hall to give it a go, and even get involved in some consultation for this exciting new group. Our regular Community Band sessions will commence later in the year.
So come along, bring your friends, your family, your instrument, or just yourself, and see what being in an inclusive community band is all about!
Presented by Bristol Beacon
After booking your free ticket, please complete the workshop info form sent to you via email.
Age: All ages. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult (but no ticket required for parent/guardian not participating).
Session times:
2 April 2025 (Beacon Music Centre, Southmead)
Start: 18:30
Finish: 20:00
13 April 2025 (Lantern Hall, Bristol Beacon)
Start: 11:00
Finish: 12:30
About Lantern Hall
Bristol’s home of dazzling new music
Seating plans
Seating plans
Lantern Hall is a performance space with a flat floor that can be used in a seated or standing format. To find out more detail about our seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas, view our seating plan page.
Venue information
Venue information
Take a closer look at our beautifully restored venue, see what’s on and view detailed information about the performance space.
The venue
Beacon Music Centre
Getting to the venue
Location: Beacon Music Centre is located on Stanton Road in Southmead.
Address: Beacon Music Centre, Stanton Rd, Bristol BS10 5SJ
Bicycle
Bicycle racks are available in the Beacon Music Centre car park to the left of the main entrance. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking:
Beacon Music Centre has an on-site car park which is free to use for visitors.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Beacon Music Centre is outside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. View a map of the Zone and check if your vehicle will be charged.
Bus
The nearest bus stop is Pen Park Road a short distance (200m) away.
Access
Mobility
Beacon Music Centre is an accessible space, with level access and ramps throughout.
Toilets
There are accessible toilets in the centre.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are welcome.
Hearing Facility
There is no induction loop facility at this venue.
Join our access register to help us, help you to have an enjoyable visit.
The venue
Lantern Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Lantern Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.
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
Spaces for wheelchair users are available within the first 10 rows on the flat floor of the Hall.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in rows AA-J on the flat floor are most suitable. 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.
Contact
For any questions, please contact our Community team via the link below.
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18:30
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11:00