FORWARDS; a new inner city music festival drawing the biggest names in international music to Bristol Downs every September. The festival aims to present high quality, diverse and heritage music acts alongside emerging artists from Bristol & beyond.
With 3 stages, the festival aims to present a contemporary curation of music while paying homage to Bristol’s long standing history of being a music city. In addition, FORWARDS is more than just a music festival, it looks to challenge what metropolitan festivals can be today and how they can do good, from the inside out. The 2-day festival aims to harness the power of live events to bring people together for incredible music moments and lasting positive change.
At the heart of the festival is FORWARDS THINKING, a platform for year round social initiatives in Bristol, all through our project partners, Big Team, Team Canteen and Sustainability CIC. Alongside these partners is The Information, a space for debate and understanding on today’s current affairs and cultural issues.
Presented by Team Love
All ages: (Under 18s accompanied by an adult)
Doors: 12.00
Last Entry: 20.00
Close: 23.00
The line-up
Fri 1 Sep
Erykah Badu
Bonobo
Raye
Confidence Man
Ezra Collective
Gabriels
Olivia Dean
Biig Piig
Wesley Joseph
Grove
Prima Queen
Jim
Marla Kether
Plus special guest
Goldie (live ensemble)
Sat 2 Sep
Aphex Twin
Primal Scream
Arlo Parks
Leftfield
Amyl and the Sniffers
Viagra Boys
Jockstrap
Obongjayar
Katy J Pearson
Yazmin Lacey
Scalping
Saloon Dion
Intoku
The venue
Forwards Festival
Getting There
Address: The Downs, Bristol, BS9 1FG
The festival venue is situated on Clifton Downs.
Bicycle
You can reach Clifton Downs Via most cycle routes into the City Centre.
Car parking
The closest public car parking can be found on College Road (200m) & All Saints Road (130m). Long Ashton Park and Ride has a bus service to Clifton Downs.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Clifton Downs are outside but close to the Bristol Clean Air Zone. View a map of the Zone and check if your vehicle will be charged.
Bus/Train
Multiple services from Bristol bus station pass the downs. The closest bus stop is on Upper Belgrave Road, a short walk from the venue. The nearest train stations are Clifton Downs and Bristol Temple Meads.
Access
Mobility
Forwards Festival at The Downs has step free access from the street and is wheelchair accessible. There are several blue badge bays on the surrounding roads to the event site.
Toilets
There is an accessible toilet located on site.
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.
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