NEXT LEVEL is our collaborative Artist Development programme supporting emerging singers, rappers & MCs.
Co-produced by Big Team and Bristol Beacon, and partnering with some of Bristol’s biggest names in music – Love Saves The Day, Pirate Studios, Crack Magazine and SWU FM – NEXT LEVEL offers Bristol artists aged 18-25 studio experience over the course of one week in April and the chance to perform live at Love Saves The Day.
The NEXT LEVEL Showcase comes at the end of the week of workshops at Pirate Studios and will see the NEXT LEVEL artists perform in front of a live audience and industry panel at Bristol Beacon, alongside headliner Jords and guest host and DJ Vanessa Maria.
Big Team x Bristol Beacon presents
Age 14+ (Under 14s to be accompanied by an adult)
The NEXT LEVEL artists performing at the Showcase are: Dem2, Natalie Oaks, Zero Teddy, Damzys, Xyzelle, Dolly Doo
Featuring
Jords
Jordan Edwards-Wilks, better known by his stage name Jords, is a Croydon songwriter who has earned his stripes being an effortless and consistent multi-talent; combining clever lyrics with raw emotion and thought-provoking concepts. Jords has presented his supporters with a hybrid of smooth hip-hop with a mixture of R&B and poetry, making him a breath of fresh air to current sounds.
With guest host and DJ
Vanessa Maria
Vanessa Maria is a DJ, Broadcaster at Foundation FM, and host at Resident Advisor. On the dancefloor, Vanessa showcases sounds from around the world, infusing high-energy Baile Funk rhythms with everything from Jersey Club to Hard Drum. Renowned for her genre-spanning mixes and high energy 130bpm sets, you’ll need stamina to keep up.
The venue
Bristol Beacon
Covid-19 Safety Measures
We’re committed to keeping you safe throughout your visit.
Please follow these safety measures when visiting Bristol Beacon.
Please do not attend this event if you have Coronavirus symptoms or have been asked to self-isolate.
Strongly encouraged
Wear a face covering at all times. Except when eating and drinking or if you are exempt.
Take a PCR/Lateral flow test
Get a vaccination
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Card payment only, contactless preferred
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Getting Here
Getting Here
Bristol Beacon is located on Trenchard Street in Bristol city centre, 200m from the city centre promenade bus stops. Find out how to get here on foot, by bicycle, bus, car, train and boat.
Access Information
Access Information
Our foyer, café and box office are fully accessible. Find out more about venue facilities, joining our access register, access booking online and website accessibility.
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
Visit Bristol Beacon in the day for coffee or kick off your evening in style at Bristol Loaf café with delicious natural wines from Native Vine. Find out more about opening times, menus and special events.