Join artist Savinder Bual in exploring the importance of deep listening, as you make your own instruments out of pipes and free reeds. Thereby adding your own ‘voice’ to the ‘Free Reed’ project.
Savinder’s work explores narratives around inclusivity and societal structures in a playful and engaging way, that is open to dialogue and discourse. Savinder is known to Bristol Beacon audiences for her Pineapple Orchestra Project in 2018, a commission which used instruments made from pineapples tops to ask difficult questions around colonialism and contested histories.
Refreshments will be provided to all participants.
This work is part of the Free Reed project
Commissioned by Bristol Beacon
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England
Located in the Lower Ground Floor of Bridgehouse
Start time: 19:00
Finish: 21:30
Free Reed Project
Created by Savinder Bual, ‘Free Reed’ is an interactive sculptural installation that highlights the importance of freedom of speech and deep listening, providing a space for contemplation and discussion.
The installation will be accompanied by a 10 day programme of free workshops and interventions that invite participants to address questions such as: ‘whose voices are amplified or silenced?’, ‘who really listens?’, and ‘do we truly listen?’
The venue
Bridgehouse
at Bristol Beacon
Our foyer space located within Bristol Beacon where we host events, performances and conferences.
Getting to the venue
Location: Bridgehouse is located within Bristol Beacon with entrances on Colston Street and Trenchard Street.
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 50m 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
The city centre bus stop is 250m from Bristol Beacon where most bus services stop.
Access
Mobility
Bridgehouse has level access from street level with lifts to all levels. For unallocated seated performances, seats can easily be removed to accommodate wheelchairs.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the venue.
Hearing Facility
There is an induction loop at the box office. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting. There is no hearing loop facility for the foyer stage.
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.