6 Music Festival announces first fringe festival in Bristol

Today the 6 Music Festival announces its first fringe festival, part of this year’s Festival In Bristol. The BBC (BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC England and BBC Introducing In The West) are working closely with venues, promoters, organisations and artists across Bristol to put together an exciting programme for 'The Fringe - Supported By BBC Radio 6 Music Festival'.

Published: 15 January 2016
It’s great to know that the 6 Music Festival is helping stimulate so much independent activity which will make the city’s amazing and diverse cultural scene even richer
— Paul Rodgers, Head of Programmes at BBC Radio 6 Music

Paul Rodgers, Head of Programmes at BBC Radio 6 Music, says: “It’s great to know that the 6 Music Festival is helping stimulate so much independent activity which will make the city’s amazing and diverse cultural scene even richer.”

The Fleece, Thekla, Louisiana, Start The Bus, The Exchange and Watershed are among venues confirmed so far. They are showcasing the best of Bristol’s creative talents whilst also welcoming artists and performers to the city. The musical focus is on the new - those artists and performers who are leading the new wave of Bristol’s music scene - and more than 100 performances are already confirmed. Whilst most Fringe events are over the weekend, there will be a range of activities in the week leading up to the 6 Music Festival.

For full listings of what’s on please go to the venue’s websites. Below is a flavour of what the week will offer:

BBC Introducing In The West is taking a workshop and masterclasses on tour across schools in the city, offering advice and support on music industry careers and paths to success.

St. Nick’s Night Market will present a special night market, featuring a delicious mix of Bristol’s best street food and drinks curated by Love Food Festival, alongside local bands and performers. For this unique edition of the night market, BBC Introducing In The West will be curating a stage exclusively for the market, where visitors will be treated to a showcase of up- and-coming musical talent from across the country.

The Watershed is programming a week of film, music and live events including:

  • New Musicians video night & Q&A (curated by BBC Introducing in the West)
  • Tricky Double Bill (Naked & Famous – In Concert)
  • Fresh Four in Conversation
  • Janis: Little Girl Blue

University of the West of England and the University of Bristol are jointly hosting a hackathon, with an emphasis on creativity, ideas, local participation, music and Bristol issues.

St George’s Bristol is holding an afternoon event called Women In Music: Inspire

Full list of confirmed venues so far:

  • Fleece
  • Thekla
  • Louisiana
  • Exchange
  • Start the Bus
  • Attic Bar
  • Stag & Hounds
  • Watershed
  • St Nicholas Market
  • St George’s Bristol
  • Golden Lion
  • Thunderbolt
  • Old Market Assembly
  • Bristol Fringe
  • The Island
  • The Wardrobe Theatre

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