The Shakers – a Protestant sect originating in the 18th century in north-west England – believe in the power of music to achieve spiritual connection and transcendence.
Leaning into their own Northern roots, Manchester Collective are joined live by the lyrical force that is Christ Bryan, poet-in-residence at Salford’s iconic experimental and underground club The White Hotel.
Bryan’s poetry vibrates and crashes into the pulsating rhythms of John Adams’ high-octane Shaker Loops, which pays homage to the communities the American composer grew up near.
Elsewhere, a mysterious ode to the departed and an ancient religious hymn invoke spirits into physical form.
Since their formation in 2016, Manchester Collective has become known for their imaginative programming, daring collaborations and engaging performances.
The shape-shifting ensemble performs a combination of cutting-edge contemporary music, classical masterpieces and staged work nationally and internationally, in spaces ranging from concert halls to warehouses, nightclubs to festivals.
Presented by St George’s Bristol
Manchester Collective
Programme
Dobrinka Tabakova Such different paths
Saariaho String Quartet No.2 (Terra memoria)
Traditional Veni Creator Spiritus arr. Rakhi Singh
John Adams Shaker Loops with new text by Christ Bryan
Format: Reserved seating
Age: For all ages (Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult)
Performance Times
Doors: 18:30
Start Time: 19:00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Ticket Prices
Manchester Collective concerts have different prices to the rest of the 2025/26 Orchestral Season.
All tickets are £22.00 incl booking fee.
Open Concession tickets do not apply to this event.
If you are under 26, there are a limited number of £10.00 tickets.
Ticket Offers
Manchester Collective multibuy offer
This season we welcome Manchester Collective to Bristol Beacon for the first time. In addition to their visits to us, the shape-shifting ensemble will return to St George’s Bristol for a further concert this autumn.
Catch the engaging performances of the Collective on three occasions in Bristol this autumn/winter, and take advantage of our multibuy discount.
Buy 2 Manchester Collective concerts at Bristol Beacon or St George’s and save 10%
Buy all 3 concerts and save 15%
2025/26 Orchestral Season Multibuy offer
Buy 3 concerts save 10%
Buy 4-8 concerts save 20%
Buy 9-11 concerts save 25%
Buy 12+ concerts save 30%
Applies to Standard Price tickets only. To qualify for the discount, tickets for the corresponding number of concerts must be purchased in one transaction.
Terms
Only one multibuy offer can be used when purchasing tickets. The best offer for you will be automatically applied at the time of purchase.
Group booking offer
Book 10+ tickets for any one concert in the season and save 10%
Book 20+ tickets and save 20%
The venue
St George’s Bristol
Getting to the venue
Location: St George’s is located near Bristol City Centre and just off Park Street. It has entrances on Great George Street and Charlotte Street (accessible).
Address: St George’s Bristol, Great George St, Bristol BS1 5RR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found outside the venue on Great George Street. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
There are limited parking facilities on-site and these are prioritised for those with Blue Badges. For those who don’t have a Blue Badge, parking in the streets around the building is on meters, which are operational 7 days a week. The nearest car parks are located on Trenchard Street, Millennium Square, West End, Brandon Street, College Street, and Frog Lane.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Many streets around St George’s Bristol will be part of Bristol’s newly introduced Clean Air Zone the Bristol Clean Air Zone. View a map of the Zone and check if your vehicle will be charged.
Bus
The nearest bus services stop at College Green, a 2-minute walk from the venue.
Access
Mobility
St George’s Bristol has step-free access to the venue from Charlotte Street. There is a lift to all floors of the building with access to the Café Bar, glass studio and hall. The gardens are not fully accessible to wheelchairs.
Toilets
We have accessible toilets located on each level of the new building and on the ground floor beside the Box Office.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are welcome inside the venue.
Hearing Facility
St George’s Bristol has an Assisted Listening System which can be accessed via WiFi.
Join our access register to help us, help you to have an enjoyable visit.
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