When Hania Rani reintroduced herself this spring with Hello, the preliminary taster for her new album, Ghosts, it most likely startled many who’ve come to love her work – otherworldly yet upbeat, the song serves as a perfect initiation to the pianist and composer’s supernatural talent.
Both a welcome to Ghosts’ universe and a farewell of sorts to the past, Hello is a siren’s call -over 13 tracks of unfolding ambience and endlessly refracting synths, Rani passes gracefully between distinct, richly textured worlds joined by bassist and Moog player Ziemowit Klimek as well as a host of guest musicians including Patrick Watson, Portico Quartet’s Duncan Bellamy and Ólafur Arnalds.
Rani, who grew up in Gdansk, Poland, has always embraced broad horizons – far broader than her strict, two-decade training as a pianist might initially suggest. Alongside her classical activities, most notably award-winning collaborations with cellist Dobrawa Czocher, she was also one half of Poland’s respected alternative pop duo Tęskno, and even scored Piotr Domalewski’s I Never Cry, winner of the 2020 Polish Film Festival’s Best Score award.
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Format: Standing in stalls
Age: 14+
Doors: 19.00
Start Time: 19.30
All timings are approximate and subject to change
“Sublime and minimalist.”
Mark Coles (BBC Radio 4)
Support from
Caoilfhionn Rose
Emerging from the diverse Manchester music scene, singer, songwriter and producer Caoilfhionn Rose ties together remnants of the city’s vibrant musical past with its evolving present.
Her sophomore album, ‘Truly’, which was co-produced by Keir Stewart of The Durutti Column, moves through a tapestry of curious musical inflections; nods towards folk, jazz, ambient, electronica and even a subtle influence of psychedelia.
About Beacon Hall
Our new flagship venue at Bristol Beacon
Seating plans
Seating plans
Beacon Hall has three levels that can be used in a seated or standing format. View seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas.
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 Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Beacon 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 in:
- row S in the centre of the rear Stalls (10 spaces)
- row Z in the left and right wings at the back of Lower Tier (4 spaces, 2 on each side),
- rows G/H on the left only at the back of Upper Tier (2 spaces)
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in row F 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.
