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Ishmael Ensemble

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Bristol’s Ishmael Ensemble are a pioneering force within contemporary UK jazz. With saxophonist and producer Pete Cunningham at the helm, the group fuses mesmerising jazz instrumentals with expansive electronics and dub inflections.

Their debut album ‘State of Flow’ put “both Ishmael Ensemble and their hometown firmly at the centre of the rapidly expanding British jazz map” (CLASH).

Since then, they’ve continued to go from strength to strength, featuring on renowned jazz imprint Blue Note Records’ ‘Blue Note: Reimagined’, performing Maida Vale sessions, and now gearing up to release their new album ‘Visions of Light’.

Presented by Bristol Beacon 

Standing event 

Age 14+ (Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.)

 

The venue

Thekla

Getting to the venue

Location: Thekla is located in Bristol City Centre on a boat permanently moored in Bristol Harbour off Grove Street, 300m from the south end of Queens Square.

Address: The Grove, East Mud Dock, Bristol, BS1 4RB

 

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 Car parking

Public car parking is available directly outside of the venue at The Grove (91m).

 Bristol Clean Air Zone

Thekla is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. View a map of the Zone and check if your vehicle will be charged.

 Bus/Train

Queen Square bus stop is 322m from the venue. The nearest train station is Bristol Temple Meads (966m).

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Access

Mobility

Thekla does not have level or wheelchair access. There is a ramp to board the boat followed by 9 steps to the upper deck.

Toilets

This venue does not have an accessible toilet.

Assistance Dogs

Due to the nature of the venue, Thekla discourages assistance dogs during shows and other busy periods.

Hearing Facility

There is no induction loop facility at this venue.

 

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