The NEXT LEVEL Showcase returns to Bristol Beacon for the 4th year, featuring live performances from the artists of the 2025 Next Level programme.
Big Team and Bristol Beacon join forces for the 4th year, to springboard a new wave of Bristol artists to the next stage of their careers over 18 months. With support from Team Love, Love Saves the Day, Pirate Studios, SWU.FM, Hey What?, Out Of Hand and other partners, this project will support the cohort on their journey to become independent artists and encourage intergenerational collaboration and community.
The NEXT LEVEL Showcase marks the culmination of all the hard work put into the studio during an intensive writing, production and rehearsal camp, where the artists receive invaluable mentorship from acclaimed artists; Sam Interface, Dread MC, Grove, Javeon, N.Y.T.A. and Ngaio.
The Showcase is a chance to see this year’s NEXT LEVEL artists – Addi P, Badliana, TIA, Hulton, Kwazi, Jabani – perform live ahead of the 18 month supported project. Catch them all in one hit in the more intimate setting of Bristol Beacon’s Cellars space.
Presented by Bristol Beacon and Big Team CiC
Format: Standing
Age: 14+ (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)
Please note: This event is free and unticketed
Performance times
Doors: 19.00
Start: 19.30
Finish: 22.00
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Let us know you’re coming
This event is free and unticketed, but it’s great to know we’re expecting you. By giving us your email address we’ll send you all the info you need before you arrive.
RSVP’ing won’t guarantee you entry on the night, so please be aware this event is limited capacity and entry will be on a first come first served basis. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
About Weston Stage
Atmospheric subterranean brand-new performance space
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The venue
Weston Stage
Cellars at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Weston Stage is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Lower Ground (LG) and follow signs to Cellars and Weston Stage.
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
Weston Stage has level access from street level.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. 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.