Pull the Rope, the new record by Ibibio Sound Machine, casts the Eno Williams and Max Grunhard-led outfit in a new light – the hope, joy, and sexiness of their music remains, but the connection they aim to foster has shifted venues from the sunny buoyancy of a sunlit festival to a sweat-soaked, all-night dance club.
Williams and Grunhard attribute this shift to a matter of collaborators, recording Pull the Rope with Sheffield-based producer Ross Orton (Arctic Monkeys, M.I.A.) over the course of two weeks. With less time in the studio and a new way of considering how they built songs, the duo found making decisions about Pull the Rope’s sound quicker and more instinctually than before.
Presented by Bristol Beacon
Unreserved standing show
Age: 14+ (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)
Doors: 18.30
Finish: 22.00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Please note: Ticket price includes £1.00 restoration levy for SWX
“Few bands […] flit so seamlessly between genres as Ibibio Sound Machine. Fusing Afro with soul, funk, disco and electro-pop.”
Louder Than War
The venue
SWX Bristol
Getting There
Address: SWX Bristol, 15 Nelson St, Bristol BS1 2JY
The venue is situated on Nelson Street, next to Broadmead and Silver Street.
Bicycle
You can reach SWX Via most cycle routes into the City Centre. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
The closest public car park is Nelson Street Car Park 160m from the venue.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
SWX is located within the Bristol Clean Air Zone. View a map of the Zone and check if your vehicle will be charged.
Bus
Bristol bus station is 290m from the venue where most bus services stop. The closest bus stop is on Nelson Street, right outside of the venue.
Access Information
SWX is a multistory venue with a customer lift located at the back of the venue. To arrange lift access please email enquiries@swxbristol.com.
Parking & drop off
Drop-off is possible on Fairfax St and there is limited metred on-street parking. There is nearby parking at The Galleries and Nelson Street.
Accessible toilets
SWX has accessible toilets.
Carer pass
A free pass for carers is offered per ticket holder.
View our Access pages for information about joining our access register, access booking online and website accessibility.
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