Bristol Music Fund is not just a music fund – it is a new economic model, rooted in community power.
Bristol Nights have huge ambitions for the future of music in Bristol and believe that their proposals to establish a Bristol Music Fund have the power to transform Bristol Music for generations.
Over the past 18 months Bristol Nights have been in conversation with the Music Industry, to imagine a better future for Bristol’s internationally renowned music scene and collaborate on creating a self-sustaining funding model to invest in music in the city.
A working group of venues and promoters have been holding regular discussions to unpick the options on creating a Bristol Music Fund.
Expert consultants PRD have helped with this highly collaborative process, to understand the economic position of music events in the city, and worked alongside anchor organisations like Arts Council England, Bristol City Council, West of England Combined Authority Music Venues Trust, Night Time Industries Association and Musicians Union.
After months of talking, listening, and collaborating with the sector – Bristol Nights are now in a position to share their proposals. Please join them to learn about the journey they have been on, their proposals for the Bristol Music Fund, and the next steps to help get there. By working collaboratively, Bristol Nights aim to unlock investment back into the music community at the heart of the city.
If you work in the music industry in Bristol, be that a Venue, Promoter, Artist, Festival, management, or adjacent sector – this industry event is for you.
Presented by Bristol Nights
Featuring sounds provided by DJ Jazpa One
Start: 17.30
All timings are approximate and subject to change
This study has been supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
About Bristol Nights
Bristol Nights is a partnership project from Bristol City Council whose purpose is to support the city at night, and everyone who works from 6pm-6am.
Bristol’s night time economy incorporates all businesses who operate between 6pm-6am. Over 116,000 people work at night in Bristol, this is 41% of the city’s jobs.
Bristol Nights work to champion essential issues which create better jobs, safer spaces, and wellbeing support for night workers with a focus on practical advice, talent development and training.
About Weston Stage
Atmospheric subterranean brand-new performance space
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The venue
Weston Stage
Cellars at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Weston Stage is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Lower Ground (LG) and follow signs to Cellars and Weston Stage.
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
Weston Stage 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.
