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bristol - nitelife magazine
BRISTOL FEBRUARY 2012 BRISTOL FEBRUARY 2012 O2 ACADEMY THE BANK Basement 45 BENT BIG CHILL BAR Brass PIG BUNKER COSIES DOJO THE FLEECE ILLUSIONS JAVA THE LANES Lakota LA ROCCA LIZARD LOUNGE Mbargo MOTHERS’ RUIN MOTION OMG The Park PAM PAM START THE BUS SYNDICATE THEKLA Photography: Lukasz “Cypis” Kaminski Chris Cooper Matt Fox Kaja Brockington Tim Jones Ramshackle Photographers Propaganda Photographers Kelvin Antony Futcher In:Motion Photographers Francis Kwong Advertising, Enquires: 0759 099 3523 info@nitelifeonline.com www.nitelifeonline.com Managing director, Founder: Carlos Javier Stenzel Managing director, Founder: Dan Rickman Design, Listings: Steven Hughes Adhesive Design www.adhesive-design.co.uk © All rights reserved. All content is property of Nitelife magazine and cannot be reproduced in any form without permission. Listings are dependant on venue submissions and are correct at time of publishing. Nitelife is published every month. The o2 Academy is one of Bristol’s busiest music venues playing host to major touring acts as well as up and coming artists. We’ve established ourselves as one of the best venues to catch your favourite bands in the Southwest. We are also home to Ramshackle - the biggest weekly Indie night in Bristol - every Friday. Saturday 4th February Lee “Scratch” Perry and his Upsetter Band 8.00pm Big Country 7.00pm Thursday 16th February Mastodon The Skrillex Cell - Grey Daze Tour Wednesday 8th February Saturday 18th February 7.00pm GZA, Skitz+Rodney P Split Prophets The Scribes DJ Fingerfood Sunday 5th February 7.00pm Brand New Thursday 9th February NME Awards Show ft. Justice 7.00pm Friday 10th February Kerrang! Tour Sponsored by Relentless Energy Drink New Found Glory Sum 41 LetLive While She Sleeps Saturday 11th February Skankers Valentines Ball Skankers Grooverider Fabio (Radio 1) Hazard DJ Sly Logan D Sub Zero Nicky Blackmarket Bryan Gee Eksman MC Shaydee Harry Shotta Ragga Twins 9.00pm Sunday 12th February Shinedown 7.00pm –––––––––––––––––– Frogmore st, Bristol, BS1 5NA Tel: 0905 5020 3999 Web: www.o2academybristol.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––– Wednesday 15th February 7.00pm GZA (of Wu-Tang Clan) 7.00pm Monday 20th February NME Awards Tour 2012 Two Door Cinema Club Metronomy Tribes Saturday 25th February UKF Bristol Knife Party Zane Lowe Borgore Shy FX Breakage (Digital Soundboy) Skism Cyantific Fred V & Grafix Dub Phizix Phaelea Rollz Inspector Dubplate 10.00pm Sunday 26th February Max Raptor & Hildamay 7.00pm Tuesday 28th February The MOBO Tour 2012 7.00pm Wednesday 29th February Ben Howard 7.00pm .................................................... Regulars ................................................... Every Friday RAMSHACKLE THE POSTMAN / ANDY TOKYO / MATT HELMES & MORE Dubstep, Indie, Party, Hip Hop, Rock & Roll. Bristol’s best weekend party! ‘Stokes Croft’s very own Bank is open until 4am and showcases the best of Bristol’s underground music scene much of which is centred around this colourful area of the city. Watch out for regular art exhibitions by some of the UK’s finest street artists including Inkie. The Bank Opens every day for Brunch plus has a fantastic Pizza menu. Friday 3rd February Friday 17th February Sip the Juice is celebrating it’s 1st birthday in true Hip Hop fashion. And with who better than hip hop heavyweight Daddy Skitz to bring the fire on the night! Trap teams up with Bristol’s biggest Bass Heavy night to celebrate the launch of issue #007 of the UK’s freshest music mag. Secret special guest DJ’s! SIP THE JUICE Saturday 4th February HOUSEWORK SHANTI CELESTE, ALEX GOLDSWORTHY & FRIENDS Bringing you the House sound of Stokes croft all night long. Join in. Friday 10th February DUTTY BASS The Dutty Girls are back again. Expect the same usual Dutty Bass music policy; Bass Music, House, Moombahton, Garage, Drum & Bass, 90s RnB and more! Saturday 11th February DEMO MODE Bringing you some of the biggest House, Disco And Boogie Classic sounds coming from the southwest. TRAP MAGAZINE x SHIT THE BED Saturday 18th February PARDON MY FRIENDS PARDON MY FRENCH DJ’s An evening of Disco, some complementary French cheese, House and free baguettes with a light spreading of Boogie, Italo and Pop. Sacre Bleu! Friday 24th February WUK UP! - HEATWAVE CREW Soundsystem vibes with the Heatwave crew. Expect Reggae, Dancehall, Ragga and all things Bashy. This months special guest… Dub Boy! Saturday 25th February DEEP DOWN INSIDE DJ Oliver Rant & Friends The Bank’s new monthly night Deep Down Inside aims to bring best of UK Garage & House. Kicking things off with very special guests. .................................................... Regulars ................................................... Every Wednesday PEEP THIS! DJ MONEYSHOT & FRIENDS 8th February Special guest DJ POWERCUT 22nd February Special guest DJ IRK Every Thursday POLLEN EFA PLUS GUESTS ––––––––––––––––––– 84 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QY Tel: 0117 923 2565 www.thebankofstokescroft.com –––––––––––––––––––– An exploration into the warmer spectrum of electronic music from Dubstep to Garage, House to Hip hop. One of the leading venues in the city. A capacity of around 300, 2 dance floors, a kick ass sound system and playing host to Bristol’s best promoters and international DJ’s. Offering the best in underground dance music. This underground venue provides clubber’s and promoters the perfect balance between atmosphere, music and people. Thursday 2nd February Thursday 16th February Bringing you the best of the nineties and noughties Hip Hop, RnB, Pop, Garage. Come and celebrate with all Erasmus & international students. The Big Erasmusnights welcome Party 2012. £3 before 11pm No Scrubs Friday 3rd February One:Six Takeover part 10 WOZ / BAZLA / FREDDY P J-MAN. Room 2 hosted by Fuze. BASEMENT BOY / HOLLY V & LEIGHTON D / OZ-E VS LAY-DEEJAY APEX PREDATORS / ADHD OCTAGAZ / DJ HEX / MC ODE House, Ragga, Drum & Bass, Dubstep, Bass Music, Hard House, Hardstyle, Hardcore Techno and More. £4 before 12!! Saturday 4th February Wonky Room 1 Max DMC and Mr. Morgan / Lloydi and Nat3D Play a glittering soundtrack of Genius Pop, Electro Edits, Classic 80’s & 90’s, Danceable Disco, Decent House, Smooth RnB, Dancefloor Indie, Electro-pop, Riot Grrrl, Anthemic Indie, Alternative 80’s, 90’s, 00’s and the rest with Guilty Pleasures chucked in for good measure. 10.30 til 4am // £3 11pm / £5/4 after Thursday 9th February Subsoil Sessions T.Williams / Snygg Mi5chief Round Eye / J1 / Ned / Kelly Friday 17th February Darklight COMMIX / VICOUS CIRCLE / KEIKO NOSKI / ELLIS. Hosted By: DOUBLE J / REMIDY / TWITCHEE CORDZ. HOSTED BY DRENCH AUDIO: ALEXI / SRS / BAGUL BEARTWISTS / INTENTS / RUBS £5 adv / MOTD Saturday 18th February L.F.O Two Inch Punch Skanky B2B Checan Ollie Macfarlane / Gage Fortay / Beluga b2b Wedcha AZ&TOR / Skyhook b2b Swift Jubious / Krew Formant Shift £6 advance / On the door: £7 before 12, £8 after 12 Thursday 23rd February No Scrubs First 100 £3, £4 after // 10pm – 3am Bringing you the best of the nineties and noughties Hip Hop, RnB, Pop, Garage. Foundation Friday 24th February Friday 10th February OCTANE & DLR / SKEPTICAL / CERN BAZIL / JACKY P / ATOMISED LOCA / TRAGO / COLONEL / STAF LINK. £6 // 10pm – 4am Saturday 11th February Bass Camp CHAMPION / DJ PANTHA SUPERISK / NOTION / TEAM UKHD K-KRUSH / K-STYLZ MAINY & FIRE MAN SAM / AAJA DJ KGW. HOSTED BY JINXSTA ––––––––––––––––––––– 8 Frogmore Street, Bristol BS1 5NA Tel: 01179 293 554 www.basement45.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––– Erasmus Limited Tickets at £5+Bf Temwa presents Bass music for Malawi Main room: Bad Company Krust / Die / Daisy / Keiko. Hosted by Remidy & Siege. Room 2: Kevin K-Krush / Shawn Fleming / Vekta / Siktion Progress is made / Skandal Politrix / Dysmorphia / Noobe Elements Drum & Bass, Electro, house, Dubstep and Bass Music. Adv £5 / £6 otd Bent combines a stylish, relaxed, yet lively atmosphere every night of the week. With an extensive cocktail menu, competitive pricing, and state of the art sound system - it really is something special! Bent joins OMG and The Pineapple for The Big Student Night where you can take full advantage of great drinks offers on a Wednesday night. Every Wednesday BOP - THE BIG STUDENT NIGHT IT’S TIME TO BOP! Join us on Wednesday’s for BOP! The latest chart, RnB, and Pop music, along with amazing drinks deals all night, just take a look at the list... 2 FOR 1 COCKTAILS £1.50 ON PINTS £1.50 SMIRNOFF £1.50 GORDONS £1.50 BACARDI AND... DOUBLE UP FOR ONLY £1 Get an OMG passport!, Buy 4 drinks at Bent and get free entry to OMG! Drinks... 2 FOR 1 COCKTAILS EVERYDAY UNTIL 9PM Great for an after work session or to start your night out wit friends. Sample menu BENT COCKTAILS A GREAT SELECTION, HERE’S JUST A TASTE... MAI TAI Dark rum, gold rum, Triple sec, fresh lime & sugar. Shaken with orange juice and almond syrup. SCREAMING ORGASM Vodka, amaretto, Baileys, Kahlua, milk & cream. With whipped cream, chocolate and a cherry. DUNE BUG Fruity mix of Midori, Malibu, creme de banane, pineapple juice. ........................................................................................................................ Bent offer... OMG PASSPORT FREE ENTRY TO OMG - WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 3 Frog Lane, Bristol BS1 5UU www.facebook.com/bentbristol –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– To get your OMG passport, Buy 4 drinks at either The Pineapple or Bent and gain free entry to best gay club in Bristol! Bringing the magic of the festival to Bristol all year round. The Big Chill Bar is a social hub offering the best in food, drink and music, with FREE ENTRY all the time. Without a doubt the perfect place to chill with great, easy to share dishes served all day and night. At weekends DJ talent from the festival and beyond spin until 3am. Friday 3rd February Saturday 18th February in the Study – Pretty In Pink in the Study - Shanti Celeste Bang! Bringing alternative Fifties and 60’s, Garage, Punk, New Wave, Underground Indie, Glam, Northern Soul, ska and 80’s. Saturday 4th February Skint Magazine presents DJ Amo & Felix Jo Bristol music magazine Skint present a mammoth party featuring DJ Amo & Felix Joy bringing a selection aimed squarely at the dancefloor. Friday 10th February Boca 45’s Hip-Hop Throwdown in the Study - 2 Fresh Crew Boca 45 rocks up to the bar with a bag of authentic golden era Hip-Hop, from 80’s to 90’s, Tommy Boy to Cold Chillin’ Boca’s got it all covered! Saturday 11th February Boogie Cafe present Superbreak in the Study - Western Soul Superbreak have won many admirers and now have a growing legion of fans thanks to a string of acclaimed re-edits and re-works which are consistent top sellers on the online store Juno. Friday 17th February Night Train in the Study - Dub Renaissance Night Train is a monthly night hosted by Bristol veterans John Stapleton and Steve Rice showcasing the best in vintage dance music from the pre-computer era. Feel The Real Soundsystem Feel the Real hit The Big Chill Bar once again! Andres Cerveco, Pato Banton and Christophe aka Feel The Real have established themselves as one of Bristol’s premier party crews and spin a non stop selection of rare groove, disco and house plus much more... Friday 24th February Bristol Hi-Fi feature Queen Bee and Mr.Benn in the Study - Empathize with Stu Wilkinson and each throw a different take on their shared love of bass culture into the mix blasting out a heavy, heavy sound incorporating reggae, mash-up, hip hop, soul and funk amongst other things! Saturday 25th February Chris Coco presents Melodica in the Study - Christophe & Lukas The world famous Melodica Radio Show comes live from the Big Chill Bar! The Melodica show has grown from it’s base on Ibiza Sonica and now includes broadcasts in cities from Sydney to Istanbul to Chicago. This special show will feature the usual eclectic selection of brilliant new music plus interviews with local luminaries including Christophe & Lukas (Futureboogie Recordings). .................................................... Regulars ................................................... Every Wednesday WANTED RECORDS: JOHN STAPLETON / ANDY PAYBACK Bristol record store with all manner of vinyl delights from all genres. Every Thursday Thursday Night Music Club Every week has some of the best local up and coming talent from singer songwriters to full bands performing live in the bar Last Sundays of every month in the Study TumbleWeed A brand spanking new comedy club for Bristol. Our aim is to promote and present all of the fresh and exciting new talent from this city and beyond –––––––––––––––––––––– 15 Small Street, Bristol, BS1 1DE Tel: 01179 304 217 www.bigchill.net/bristol ––––––––––––––––––––––– Our philosophy is that we simply provide what the our customers want and deserve. Split over two floors we have the traditional public house feel with a modern setting. Outstanding cocktails, ambient atmosphere, a fresh seasonal menu and bookable comfortable booths to start your weekend off listening to eclectic beats by our resident DJ. Mondays Salsa Sambrosa Bristol’s Biggest, Friendliest Salsa Night. Buy one Pizza get the second for £1 www.salsasabrosa.co.uk Tuesdays Pub Quiz A unique take on the rationally Pub Quiz but we have added a twist. £1 Entry per person. Winner takes all and other great prizes. Wednesdays Live Music Making the most of our Iconic White Piano. Showcasing the best from Bristol’s live music scene. Sit back and enjoy 2 4 1 cocktails all night as well. Thursdays Guest DJ’s A mix of music from funky house to Disco beats and everything else in between. Fridays Guest DJ’s A mix of music from funky house to Disco beats and everything else in between. Saturdays DJ Ryan Desty An Eclectic mix of beats and funky house played by our resident. Sunday The one and only Brass Pig Roast. Relax and unwind with our Live Jazz night to end your week. ..................................................................................... Membership For details and to keep up with the Brass Pig see our website and facebook page. www.thebrasspig.co.uk www.facebook.com/brasspigbristol Opening Times are –––––––––––––––– 1 Clifton Heights, Triangle West, Bristol BS8 1EJ Tel: 0117 329 4471 www.thebrasspig.co.uk ––––––––––––––––– 11:00am - Midnight - 7 days a week An essential addition to Bristol’s nightlife scene! Opening 6 nights a week from 9pm to 3am, this is Bristol’s No.1 student venue! Drinks starting at £1.00 are just the standard, queuing is kept to a minimum, big name DJ’s will be regularly attending, Bristol’s best promoters will be on the door, what more could you want? Every Monday BED The Only Monday night for Bristol Uni... Bunk up and come to BED with us each and Every Monday. Our Pyjama party crew play the best in Chart, Hip-Hop, Electro House, Dubstep and Drum n Bass. Along with the creme of student DJ’s in room 2. 6th MADE IN CHELSEA 13th BED MY VALENTINE 20th DJ DEREK AND DUB BOY 27th MICHAEL JACKSON - FREE WHITE GLOVES Every Tuesday MASHUP The baddest bass beats you could possibly ask for on Bunker’s ear drum perforating sound system. Resident DJ’s smash out heavy dancefloor fillers as well as up and coming hits from the best Drum n Bass, Dubstep, Electro and Breakbeat producers. Every Wednesday COMPETE... UBU WEEKLY SPORTS NIGHT Brought to you by the Bunker & UBU. This is going to take you by storm! Every Thursday SMACK Get to the Bunker for the real start to the weekend and let the chaos begin! Expect cheap drinks, loud music, bright lights and inexcusable behaviour. Every Friday SHAKE IT! UNBEARABLE BEARS / URBAN KNIGHTS / DUBIOUS / AMO JAMBO / CHICKPEA / LUCAS LAFONE / TONY SPRAKLES SHAKE IT! Is the Bunker’s new weekly Friday night shindig. Expect to hear the very best in Dubstep, House, Hip Hop, D&B plus more. 3rd TOM MADDICOTT / CHICKPEA / TONY SPARKLES 10th HIDEOUT PRESENTS: MISTAJAM (RADIO 1) / FREDDIE PREST / JAMBO 17th HIP-HOP HOORAY! CHICKPEA / FREDDIE PREST £3/4/5 Guest list: £3 entry plus queue jump & free shot. Every Saturday ENCORE Bristol’s only student Saturday! 2 rooms of quality music, great giveaways and full on entertainment. Saturday night sorted! ....................................................................................................................... TRIANGLE CARD Get your Triangle card and receive huge discounts on all of our nights!!! ....................................................................................................................... GUESTLIST & PARTY BOOKINGS ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 78 Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QU www.thebunkerbristol.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––– For more information on guestlists and party bookings call: 01179 304 604 COSIES Low expense, no pretence still supplying the alternative, cheap booze, church pews, all set to music from the hippest cats and kittens. There’s no shortage of top DJ’s playing at this legendary little venue. Music wise the remit is mainly Reggae and Hip Hop, Bristol Bass and Funky Stuff with a friendly party vibe for all ages. Thursday 2nd February Friday 17th February The best in Reggae. DJ TEEPEE Super Heavyweight Northern Soul, 50’s R&B, Ska, Reggae and Rockabilly. All on 45’s. REGGAE SUNDAY 9pm – Late // £2/£3 Entry Friday 3rd February DUB REVOLUTION UPRIZING & THE LAST KINGSKIN FEAT: KNATTY P & LITTLE RIZLA From Classic Roots Rockers to Future Dub Steppas With Live Singers and Players in a disco mix stylee. 9pm – Late // £3 Entry Saturday 4th February CODE OF THE STREETS DJ STYLE & FAGAN - UJIMA RADIO Rnb, Hip Hop, Old Skool Reggae. 9.30pm – Late // £3 Entry Sunday 5th February REGGAE SUNDAY ISLAND FEVER + GUEST 9.30pm – Late // £2/£3 Entry Friday 10th February SHANTI SOUNDS Jungle, Drum n Bass, Dubstep and Reggae. 9pm - Late // £3 Entry Saturday 11th February RUFFNEK DISKOTEK CURTIS LYNCH / DUB BOY / MC TENGA / STYLATRON / BEAVIS Dance Hall, Dub Step and Bristol Bass Music. 10 - late // £3 b4 11 £4 after Sunday 11th February REGGAE SUNDAY RAMBOY, SELECTA – Ujima Radio Dj ––––––––––––––––––––––– 34 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8RG Tel: 01179 424 110 www.cosies.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––– 9.30pm - Late // £3 Entry BOP & SOUL 9pm - Late // £3 Entry Saturday 18th February DEEPBEAT BRISTOL LEGEND ROB SMITH (SMITH & MIGHTY, RSD, MORE ROCKERS) AT THE CONTROLS FOR THE HEART OF THE BASS. 9.30pm – Late // £3 Entry Sunday 19th February REGGAE SUNDAY DUB DAMES 9.30pm – Late // £2/£3 Entry Thursday 23rd February DUB RENAISSENCE 9pm – Late // Free Entry!!!!! Friday 24th February MUSIC BOX FLORA, SKYLION + GUEST 9pm – Late // £3 Entry Saturday 25th February DB2 Presents: GRIEVOUS ANGEL + ATKI2. A Keysound Recordings Special. 9.30pm – Late // £3 b4 11 £4 after Sunday 26th February REGGAE SUNDAY 2 KINGS + AMBASSADOR 9.30pm – Late // £2/£3 Entry Dojo has become one of Bristol’s leading venues for underground electronic music. This intimate venues see’s international DJ’s play to one of the best crowds in the city. A good sound system, dancefloor and beautiful outdoor terrace makes this the perfect small venue. Last entry is now 2am for non members and 4am for members. Friday 3rd February Friday 17th February AMTR / Ben Watkins Marc Johnson / Barry Wootton RESIDENT DJ’S LOST IN:HOUSE You’ll be hearing the best tech-house and techno Bristol has to offer. Free b4 12 £5 After / 11pm-6am A Dojo musical journey through all the spectrums of electronica and underground vibes. £5. 11pm - 6am Saturday 4th February Saturday 18th February DRAMA After having January off to recover, Drama is back with a bang! Expect the usual house, techno and exclusive underground vibes and tunes! SAYTEK and the Drama Residents: DAVE KIRIK GREG SHAW / DEEP THOUGHT £5 B4 12 / £7 after // 11pm - 7am Friday 10th February IN:HOUSE RESIDENT DJ’S A Dojo musical journey through all the spectrums of electronica and underground vibes. £5. 11pm - 6am Saturday 11th February REVOLUTION MAREK & FARKO DANIEL SUMMERSON LUKE LANGSON / GUS YOUNG RICH DOLBY EMPATHY JIM RIVERS ‘AIRPORT VULTURES’ ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY STEPHEN PORTER / MEL SPEARS JIM RIVERS / STUART WILKINSON DAVE KIRIK An epic night with epic line ups. For the best in Electronic dance music check yourself in. Friday 24th February IN:HOUSE RESIDENT DJ’S A Dojo musical journey through all the spectrums of electronica and underground vibes. £5. 11pm - 6am Saturday 25th February IN:HOUSE RESIDENT DJ’S Featuring the best in Dance, Techno and Electronica. £6 b4 1am, £7 after. 11pm - 7am A Dojo musical journey through all the spectrums of electronica and underground vibes. £5. 11pm - 6am Wednesday 15th February Wednesday 29th Expect Electro, Funk and House music. House through to Funk and Electro. AVARIETY BOOM BEAR ................................................... Regulars ................................................... Thursdays - 2nd and 16th SHAKE A LEG Dubstep, FunkyOld Skool, Electro Bassline and all things Bass! Thursdays 9th and 23rd ZULU NATION ––––––––––––––––––– 12-16 Park Row, Clifton, Bristol, BS1 5LJ Tel: 01179 251 177 www.dojolounge.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––– A unifying Hip Hop night with DJ’s from Redland to Montpellier. Legendary live music venue which has hosted gigs from the likes of Radiohead, Oasis, Coldplay & Muse. Under new management, with live bands 7 nights per week by the end of the year and new club nights opening from mid October The Fleece will soon be well & truly back on the map for students and gig-goers alike. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12 St. Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JJ Tel: 01179 074 927 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Wednesday 1st February THESE REIGNING DAYS THE MINKE WHALES FIRE THESAURUS / DAN BROWN Thursday 2nd February GOODNIGHT LOIS / THE BOHEMIAN EMBASSY / THE CANARY CLUB AMPLIFIED SILENCE Friday 3rd February TOM HOLDER & THE RAILWAY SLEEPERS / MENAGE A TROIS FLASE GODS / THE CHASE VON BARTHA Saturday 4th February DOREEN DOREEN Sunday 5th February KING CREOSOTE & JON HOPKINS (SOLD OUT) Monday 6th February MISFITS / JUICEHEAD / NAUGHTY WHISPER / THOSE FURIOUS FLAMES (SOLD OUT) Tuesday 7th February ALESTORM / CLAIM THE THRONE DARKEST ERA (SOLD OUT) Wednesday 8th February SWAN / MARSHAL TOWN / BITE THE BUFFALO / BUTTERFLIES IN THE ATTIC Thursday 9th February LOS JUENTAS / WITHIN REASON LIVEO / THE DIVERSIONS Friday 10th February BABYBIRD / THE TRICKS TERMITES Saturday 11th February TAKING CHANCES / ESSENCE OF A DILEMMA / RIVAL / SPEED PISTOL WE CAME AS ONE Sunday 12th February MAYANS / AZTEC / STEVEN & THE POSSETTS / MAGPIE INSTINCT SONIC SUNRISE / JOTCHARLEY HILL / APEX / ELLIE ROSER OUT OF THE ORDINARY ASHLEY BAKER Monday 13 February THE TWILIGHT SAD / EVACUEES Tuesday 14th February ERRORS / REMEMBER REMEMBER AT THE HEART OF IT ALL Wednesday 15th February RICH ROBINSON / DAVID O’GRADY ULYSSES Thursday 16th February PHANTOM LIMB Friday 17th February YOUNG KATO / FRANCIS FEAR ESCAPE PLAN Saturday 18th February PULLED APART BY HORSES THE COMPUTERS Sunday 19th February THE FLOOR BELOW / SHAKE THE TREE / COURSON / BRAIN TWITCH RETROSPECS / BAD TEQUILA AREA 53 / FLY LIKE FOOLS THISTLE & THORN / CASE CLOSED YOURS Monday 20th February WHY KILL IAN? / ADAM & ELVIS Tuesday 21st February TBC Wednesday 22nd February HALLEN BANK / CO SUPREME ELECTRIC MIDNIGHT / HEADLIGHTS Thursday 23rd February FIELD MUSIC / STEALING SHEEP Friday 24th February THE MOB / PATRIK FITZGERALD IDIOT STRENGTH / HAGAR THE WOMB / SHOCKS OF MIGHTY Saturday 25th February NEARLY DAN Sunday 26th February SLAGERIJ / 6FEARS7 THE RICHARDSON MANEUVER THE STINGRAYS / LAND OF THE GIANTS / BRICKWALLS & BRUISES HELL DEATH FURY / A BIT TOO FAR THE ME! ME! ME’S? THE MIGRAINES Monday 27th February TBC Tuesday 28th February ALLO DARLIN’ / OUR ARTHUR / THE KICK INSIDE / BIG PINK CAKE DJ’S Wednesday 29 February INME / LOST ALONE / MOJO FURY Voted The Best Entertainment Pub of Great Britain! Magicians perform every night from 7.30 until 1am! Illusions has 2 Bars one for Drinks and the other for Magic! Home to the exclusive MAGIC WAND COCKTAILS over 4 pints to share! Prices start at £17.95 Open till 1am midweek and 2am at the weekends and entry is free. Every Monday CLOSED FOR MAGIFICATION Even magicians need a rest and time to prepare for the week ahead! Every Tuesday LADIES NIGHT £1.50 VODKA MIXER / £3 MOJITOS / £2.50 SEX ON THE BEACH Tunes form all decades with music playlists by request to chill out to. Be sure to take advantage of our great range of cocktails and offers. 7pm - late - Free entry Every Wednesday THE MEGA OPEN MIC NIGHT NIGHT! MAGICIANS / MUSICIANS / POETS & MORE Our Mega open mic night is open to one and all. Here at Illusions we have the platform for you, up on the stage or behind our magic bar. We have professionals on site to chat with or jam with. 7pm - late - Free entry Every Thursday KARAOKE THURSDAY You can expect magic, special discounts, offers and of course Karaoke! 7pm - late - Free entry Every Friday and Saturday LIVE MUSIC & LIVE MAGIC RYAN INGLIS / STEVE WILLIAMS / ANT NOEL What more could you ask for? We have the best Magicians alongside live music from our seasoned performers. With music to suit every taste and magic that will take your breath away you have good reason to pop down. 7pm - 2am - Free entry Every Sunday ILLUSIONS JUNIOR CIRCUS SCHOOL Could we discover the next Houdini or Copperfeild. See website for info. ........................................................................................................................ THE VODKA ENERGY WAND & DRINK OFFERS Only £17.50 during happy hour! 2-4-1 on selected special cocktails all day, Single spirit plus mixer £2.50, Double spirit and mixer at £3.50. Want offers all the time? Then ask about our Illuions magic wrist bands at the bar. ........................................................................................................................ MAGIC ON TAP - PORTABLE MAGIC BAR FOR HIRE! –––––––––––––– 2 Byron Place, South Triangle, Clifton, BS8 1JT Tel: 0117 909 3405 www.illusionsmagicbar.co.uk ––––––––––––––– Hire our amazing portable magic bar for any occasion or event. It really is magic! Java is the up market venue for Bristol’s elite clubbers. Java prides itself on producing phenomenal drinks made with premium ingredients and delivered with unbeatably friendly and professional service. With a truly unique VIP experience in the Mauretania and a lively and happening dance floor room playing credible commercial tunes. Every Tuesday INTERNATIONAL NIGHT The essential weekly addition to the lifestyle of all Internationals living or studying in Bristol. Early evening social drinks in the cocktail bar followed by a late night DJ set in the club. Free entry, cheap drinks, DJ til 4am. Every Thursday TANTRA DJ SUBZ & GUESTS VIP Bristol present the finest urban student night in Bristol. The finest RnB, Hip-Hop and Funky House enjoyed by the sexiest crowd in town. £5/ Guestlist £4 - ( Text ‘‘Tantra’’ + names to 07800 794693 ). Every Friday COUTURE Couture is a premium nightlife experience for Bristol’s it-crowd of elite clubbers, socialites and fashionistas. Enjoy a glamorous yet affordable night out each and every Friday at the only place to be, Java. £5/ Guestlist £3 - ( Text ‘‘Couture’’ + names to 07969 210607 ) Ladies free B4 10:30. Every Saturday SIGNATURE SATURDAYS Bristol’s classy Saturday night event provides and elclectic range of contemporary music to launch you onto the dance floor. Reaching capacity every week make sure you arrive early to avoid disappointment and book a table for a true VIP experience. £5/ Guestlist £4 - ( Text ‘‘Java Sat’’ + names to 07799 427332 ) Ladies free B4 10:30. VIP Mauretania A night of elegance and sophistication - Black tie, Champagne, caviar & oyster bar, House of Fraser sponsored goody bags, Premium table service - True VIP Treatment. Java Bar A night of excitement and fun - Chocolate fountain, Ice luge, Midnight balloon drop filled with prizes and giveaways and many more exciting surprises TBA! Please ring for more information, prices and table options. ........................................................................................................................ MAURETANIA BAR & LOUNGE An exclusive venue that benefits from a beautiful stylish interior and a self-contained bar. There is a high class range of drink products from classic and contemporary cocktails to specialist beers and premium spirits all delivered with exceptional service. The Mauretania is also equipped to provide a variety of food options for any event. This spacious room is ideal for groups of up to 100 people and the stunning décor creates both a comfortable and highly refined environment for business networking, corporate events, wedding receptions, social occasions, meetings and more. COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS –––––––––––––––––––––––– 9 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5NF Tel: 01179 304 561 www.javabristol.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Book in a cocktail masterclass to learn how to invent, mix, shake and make your own stunning cocktails from a professional and experienced cocktail bartender – Ring for details. Bristol’s most famous underground club. Situated in a converted warehouse, Lakota is a night club that hosts a wide range of underground events. It now welcomes a larger crowd of people owing to the mix in music styles on show. The club has a warehouse style interior and covers 3 storeys, 4 dance areas, a huge balcony. Lakota also boasts a massive outside smoking area. Lakota remains one of Bristol’s big players. Friday 10th February Hot Flush Presents Scuba / Singha George Fitzgerald Hot Flush are synonymous with the dub-step genre. In the last couple of years the label has released classics from the likes of Scuba, dBridge and Roska, Joy O, Sepalcure and Sigha. The label continues its tradition of unearthing the best new talent while blurring its stylistic focus. Expect to be impressed. 10pm – 6am / £10 Saturday 11th February Lakota presents... It’s a Bristol Ting Congo Natty aka Rebel MC feat Tenor Fly DJ Die & MC Inja Dr Meaker / Laid Blak / Dub Mafia / Run Tingz Cru Feat. Blackout JA / Freestylers / Mark Archer / Mr Lingo / Arsequake Maximum Liberation / Bristol HiFi / Queen B / Mr Benn / Daddy G A new season of Lakota events, we showcase some of Bristol’s finest bands and DJ’s. Expect a blend of Drum n Bass, Jungle, Dub, Dubstep, Breakbeat And World Music. This is Bristol’s own unique sound. 10pm - 4am / £8|£10 Saturday 18th February DMT Valentine’s Massacre pt.4 in association with Bambi Legs and Ramajam Recordings The Speed Freak / Chris Liberator / Lady Chann / Detest Cause4Concern / Vandal / Scamp / Johnny sideways Bashout Allstars Alkemy vs Ironside / Keygen Kaotik Ben 9mmKatch Pryro vs. Dr Roman / Mattykore / Miss Letahal Lemon drizzly Crew / Magnus Pluto / Innamorati / Mad Mandy Run Tingz Cru / UK Rocka / Slynch / Groove / Mindstate We Don’t Play / J Man / Sparker Boi / Redskin The mighty DMT Sound System crew return to Lakota to prove they really are the Kings of the Underground. 10pm - 6am / £8|£10 MOTD Friday 24th February Jungle Syndicate Jungle Syndicate vs DMT vs Jigsore Room 2: Neverlution Vs Satta Sounds Vs Amental Room 3: ALAN Vs Happy Daze vs Brockout Promoter Battles returns to a newly refurbished Lakota in 2012. Expect the usual madness from the Syndicate as well as some seriously heavy beats, filthy bass. 10pm - 6am / £5 Saturday 25th February Tribe of Frog Celebrating their 12th year with the first Tribe of Frog of 2012. Expect an immersive UV atmosphere, psytrance, electro, breaks, progressive, dark psy, minimal and dub.In short, wall to wall psychedelic tomfoolery to the sound of a thumping kick drum. –––––––––––––––––––––– 6 Upper York St Bristol, Avon BS2 8QN Tel: 0117 923 2225 www.lakota.co.uk––––––––––––––––––––––– EAT STATIC - live (Mesmobeat - Tip World) / PSYMMETRIX - live Gacid Sean Spindrift / Psychosonic / Pieman / FAR TOO LOUD - live Jai / Pegasus / Geo / Dr.G / SPROCKET - live / Neutron / DJ Pod / F’da F’da / Hemp 10pm - 7am // £5/£10/£12 The Lanes is fast establishing itself amongst the ranks of city’s most respected music venues. As well as playing host to both international and local live music and clubnights, The Lanes also offers round the clock bowling, an Italian style pizzeria, karaoke, a vintage shop and even a bed for the night. All in a genuinely laid back atmosphere. Friday 3rd February Friday 17th February Play your tunes via Spotify. Happy hour 11pm – Midnight. Free entry ‘Fuck it, Dude. Let’s go bowling.’ Spotifriday Saturday 4th February Department S Broken Vinyl Club Dynamite Psyche, Garage, Soul, Britpop and Punk from resident DJ John The Mod, plus live music from Welsh vintage garage boys Broken Vinyl Club. 9pm-3am // £5 ticket/£6 Door. Friday 10th February Medicinal Sounds Dub, Hip-Hop, Tribal House & Garage. Plus live Reggae, Afro-Beat, Hip-Hop from Nubiyan Twist. 10pm-3am // £3 Saturday 11th February Department S - Daytona Dynamite Psyche, Garage, Soul, Britpop and Punk from resident DJ John The Mod, plus live music from Bristol Based indie/Britpop combo, Daytona. 9pm-3am // £4/£5 11pm Tuesday 14th February Anti-Valentines Day – Théâtre des Vampires For the less loved-up, live performances, DJ’s, cheap bowling and bloody cocktails. With prizes for best dressed vampire and free shot for the first 100. 9pm-3am // £5 Tickets / £6 door Wedesday 15th February Blondes Brooklyn ambient psyche techno duo Blondes bring their brand of ‘ecstatic trance’ from New York on their European tour to promote their new LP. 8pm-3am // £3/4 Bristol Ticket Shop The Big Lebowski Show appreciation with a film screening, hot dog eating contest, cheap bowling and white Russians and prizes for the best Big Lebowski outfits. Plus live music and DJ’s all night. 8pm-3am // £4/5 midnight Saturday 18th February Department S Beatlemania Get your tie-dye out and party with ‘The Beatalls’ live, belting out all your favourites. Plus DJ set resident fifth Beatle, John The Mod, spinning Psyche, Garage, Soul, Britpop and Punk plus plenty of Beatles. 9pm-3am // £4/5 11pm Thursday 23rd February S.C.U.M Psychedelic/shoegaze/art rockers S.C.U.M bring their hypnotic live show to The Lanes. Plus support from Bristol Post-Punks, Idles and DJ’s. 8pm-3am // £4 door/Bristol Ticket Shop Friday 24th February Fever Scorching Funk, Latin, Soul belters and Disco classics from the people who brought you ‘Department S’. 9pm-3am // £2/£3 after 11pm Saturday 25th February Pop, Bubble, Rock! End of exams party! Let off some steam with all night PopPunk and Indie from resident PBR DJ’s, plus live music from Mystery Super Special Guests! £5 door / Bristol Ticket Shop .................................................... Regulars ................................................... Every Tuesday SMASH THE LANES £1.80 CARLSBERG BOTTLE / £1.50 SAMBUCA / £3.20 DBL VODKA MIXER Cheap drinks, good music and Cheap Bowling!. Dubstep, Hip Hop, House and Disco! ......................................................................................................................... BOWLING With 5 vintage alleys, live music and food. 1 lane: £26 per hour for up to 6 people. ––––––––––––––––––––– 22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE Tel: 0117 325 1979 www.thelanesbristol.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––– La Rocca is conveniently located on the Clifton Triangle and has been one of Bristol’s most popular night clubs for over 20 years. Famed for its great atmosphere, value for money drinks offers every night and friendly service La Rocca continues to be the ultimate party venue for ‘nice’ people! We welcome one and all to the great La Rocca. Every Thursday ThE WEEkEND STARTS hERE! ALSO AvAILABLE FOR PRIvATE PARTy/GROuPS OF 50 OR MORE! With the weekend fast approaching why not bring your friends to Bristol’s friendliest night club for a feast of cheesy music and great value for money drinks offers! Ideal for celebrations, office parties or just a good old boogie with your mates, this is the way to start the weekend! Free entry / 10pm - 3am Every Friday ThE uLTIMATE AFTER WORk PARTy! La Rocca is the ideal place to let your hair down at the end of a long hard week, this busy night is popular with unpretentious young professionals who enjoy carrying on there after work drinks until the small hours of the morning! Our excellent DJ raises the roof with the very best cheesy tunes from the past 4 decades! £3 - Discounts @ laroccabristol.co.uk / 10pm - 3.30am Every Saturday ThE BIG ONE! GET hERE EARLy TO AvOID ThE q’S Popular for over 20 years La Rocca’s Saturday night always succeeds in bringing a full house of ‘nice’ people who enjoy a huge selection of cheesy classics and drinks offers that won’t dent your bank account! Whilst we are always very busy we still welcome groups, so why not arrange a guest list? £3 before 11pm £4 after / 10pm - 4am ........................................................................................................................ DRINKS OFFERS AVAILABLE EVERY NIGHT Smirnoff double vodka & mix £4.50, Double house spirit & mix £4.90 Double premium spirit & mix £5.50, 3 Bottles selected alcopop / lager £6, Vodka & energy drink Jug £12. ........................................................................................................................ STUDENT PARTY? OFFICE PARTY? Birthday Party? La rocca is available for private parties La Rocca is also the ideal venue for private parties of 50 people upwards. We can host your event Sunday through to Thursday and we always ensure we tailor the venue to best cater for your requirements. ........................................................................................................................ GUEST LISTS AND PARTY BOOKINGS ––––––––––––––––– 7-9 Triangle South, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1EY Tel: 01179 260 924 www.laroccabristol.co.uk –––––––––––––––––– For guestlists and party bookings please call: 01179 260 924 or 07768 261287 or if you prefer just log on to www.laroccabristol.co.uk for more information. The legendary Lizard Lounge, located on Queens Road, continues to be the ultimate student party venue during the week leading up to the ever popular weekend party nights. Playing the very best in classic party tunes, chart and anthems the atmosphere is second to none! Don’t forget our famous cocktail jugs, shooters and special offers! Every Monday START THE WEEK... THE LIZARD LOUNGE WAY! One of the biggest nights of the week as the Lounge welcome party hungry students to start the week with our DJ playing the best student anthems and classics. Our normal drinks offers and legendary jugs and cocktails ensure that this is the ideal way to avoid those 9am Tuesday morning lectures! Every Tuesday LIZARD TUESDAY £2 VODKA MIXER / SELECTED SHOTS £1.50 AND SELECTED LAGER £1 Tuesdays are ever popular with students wishing to distract themselves from the hard grind of the academic week and just want to kick back to great party tunes and enjoy the odd jug or two of our famous cocktails. Every Wednesday THE ORIGINAL SPORTSNIGHT! HOT & SWEATY AFTER THE MATCH? TIME TO PARTY! Hot and sweaty after the match? Time to party! The Lounge is the ultimate Sports team party venue with all our normal drinks offers including our mighty jugs. The cheesiest DJ’s raise the roof with classic student anthems! Every Thursday PARTy NIGhT!* Particularly popular as a party night, so if your sports club, your society or friends need a venue for a student party... the Lounge is the place for you, we are more than happy to arrange guest lists for this popular session. Every Friday ThE WEEkEND STARTS hERE! After a long week you deserve the best night out and we provide the ultimate party. So whether you are continuing your after work drinks, meeting up with old friends or want to boogie the night away, join us and start the weekend at the Legendary Lizard Lounge! Every Saturday ThE BIG SATuRDAy! Always ultimately popular, with the best DJ’s, our superb selection of cocktails and jugs and the friendliest staff in town we give you the best night out. Saturdays at the lounge are famous for a good reason! ........................................................................................................................ STUDENT GUESTLISTS & PROMOTERS WELCOME ––––––––––––––––66 Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QU Tel: 01179 497 778 www.lizardloungebristol.co.uk ––––––––––––––––– For guestlists and party bookings please call 01179 479 or 07789 103 740. A haunt for both locals and students all through the year and is consistently busy 7 nights a week. Fact! With seriously low drink prices and a consistently lively atmosphere every night of every week. Fancy some unpretentious good old fashioned merriment followed by dancing the night away into the wee hours of the morning? Mbargo it is then! Every Monday THE BOUNCE SUISSE TONY Fun and funky feel good grooves to start your week with a bounce in your step. DJ Suisse Tony will be your resident soundtrack provider. Every Tuesday DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH DJ JEWELL Tracks you love to hear all night long. DJ Jewell will be your host for the evening at the hippest and of course the happiest place to be on a Tuesday. Every Wednesday SLAM ON THE BREAKS benny kane and friends Our jet setting DJ Benny Kane showcases why he’s in demand all over the world playing Dubstep, Breakbeat, Electro and everything in between. Every Thursday DAFT FUNK benny kane and friends Daft Funk serves up a special selection of tracks spanning across the years. Modern and classic takes across all genres. Get involved every Thursday. Every Friday Melting pot SUISSE TONY Start the weekend with a bang with Suisse Tony playing music that will keep you going all weekend long. Thank Funk it’s Friday! Every Saturday higher ground JAMBO Get your sweet little behind down to Bristol’s best loved bar and shake it all over the place! DJ Jambo whisks you away to a melodious wonderland across a colourful spectrum of music. Every Sunday THANK YOU PLEASE ALEX TAYLOR ––––––––––––––––––– The Triangle, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1ER Tel: 01179 253 256 www.mbargobristol.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––– Alex Taylor playing live music the way only he can, plus look out for special DJ sets by DJ Amo and Jambo. Miss work on Monday but don’t miss this night. Bright Red, behind the market on St Nicks street, a three floor mad funhouse that specialises in super sweaty aural delights of Rock n Roll, Pop and Disco. We pride ourselves on being Free to enter nearly every night, without compromising on our entertainment. Upstairs or downstairs you won’t be going anywhere quite like here! Every Monday Friday 10th February HOWLIN’ LORD & GUESTS Live music with a Folk twist. A night of Funk, Soul and Hip Hop. GO FOLK YOUSELF Every Tuesday QUIZ NIGHT / FREE CURRY HOSTED BY PADDY & PAT It does what it says on the Tin! Every Wednesday OCD Thursday 16th February forgery lit Bluelipfeel + support 8:30pm // FREE Alternative clubnight. £2 pints all night. Indie, Hip Hop and Electro. Friday 17th February Thursday 2nd February JASON / QUEEN VAGINA LADY CYSTITIS Grinding RnB all night. So get on down to and rub yourself on everything in sight. £2 entry live music Jon Cohen (ex Dears) - Schnauser + support Live music talent at The ‘Ruin. 8:00pm // FREE Friday 3rd February DANCE YOURSELF CLEAN BOWSKI / JETHRO BINNS RICH HUGES Electro, Indie, breaks, Hip Hop, House and Techno over 2 floors. Saturday 4th February Honey I shrunk the kids Sexy Time Saturday 18th February Secret Sauce featuring Electric Youth Revolt 8:30pm // FREE Thursday 23rd February live music Little Intentions + support Live music talent at The ‘Ruin. 8:30pm // FREE Thursday 9th February Friday 24th February rock in your pocket - kraul - muddy miles A night of fine and dirty music. Plus a chance to get advance copies of the debut Rock In Your Pocket Album ‘GUTTERDUB’ (Live music + club night) live music –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7-9 St Nicholas Street, Bristol Tel: 07546082009 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BEHIND CLOSED DOORS 8:30pm // FREE WE BELIEVE IN NOTHING Saturday 25th February mullet music A night of 80’s music. The most promising and exciting venue the South West has seen in the last five years. Two rooms adjoin to a huge warehouse and a large outdoor terrace overlooking the River Avon. This truly amazing venue has become one of Bristol’s most talked about underground nightclubs. With the best promoters showcasing the best events such as Just Jack, Team Love and many more. Come down and see what all the fuss is about! Thursday, 2nd February ICHY FEET HEAR SOMETHING NEW 3 room show If you want to dance swing, we’ve got jazz for you. If you want to rock n’ roll, we’ve got that too. Friday, 3rd February, 10.00pm RUN HYPE / TRUE TIGER / LOADSTAR TROLLEY SNATCHA / PHACE and MISANTHROP / N TYPE Hosted by: SKIBADEE / IC3 TONN PIPER / TEXAS 3 room show Saturday 4th February Just Jack 6th birthday MAYA JANE COLES JOY ORBISON / MATT TOLFREY BEN UFO / JEF K / TROUBLE VISION TOM RIO / DAN WILD Friday, 10th February TOKYO DUB JAH SHAKA SOUND SYSTEM SOOM T / DUB PISTOLS / MUNGO’S HI FI (DJ SET) / VIBRONICS THE BUSH CHEMISTS CULTURE FREEMAN MADU MESSENGER / DUB TERROR 3 room show with Jah Shaka Sound System in Session. We will be opening a second warehouse especially for this. £15:00 // 10.00pm Saturday 11th February MAD LUV* ––––––––––––––––––– 74-78 Avon Street, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0PX Tel: 01179 723 111 More on Facebook –––––––––––––––––––– STICKY ft. KELE LE ROC RONNIE HEREL / SUNSHIP WOZ / RACK N RUIN MY NU LENG / MARIBOU STATE OH MAN! / YOUNG BEEZY LOVERS ROCK / THE KELLY TWINS SWAGGER Tuesday 18th February FUNK FROM THE TRUNK XXL Correspondents Krafty Kuts Nextmen / Yungun Featurecast / FFTT Weapon of Choice Derek 10 til 5am Tickets - £14.50 (first release) Thursday, 23rd February BUMP ROLLER DISCO! DISCO DANCE PARTY 2 room show The BUMP roller disco returns in the new year for more rollin, disco fun! 4.00pm Saturday 3rd March SHIT THE BED BENGA / ZINC / FUNCASE B2B COOKIE MONSTA / FABIO YOUNGMAN / DARK SKY / TAYO NEED FOR MIRRORS THROWING SNOW / SMUTLEE NEW YORK TRANSIT AUTHORITY NORTH BASE Hosted by: KOAST / SCRIPT REMIDY / TEXAS / C-STRIKE-Z 3 room show We don’t sleep in 2012!!!! £16.50 // 10.00pm Friday, 9th March NORTH 15TH BIRTHDAY ENDYMION / MAD DOG RUFFNECK / DIONE SCORPIO B2B TONES JAY PRESCOTT B2B MARC SMITH BIG WORM B2B JOEY RIOT 3 room show 1 Massive weekend party in the uk’s capital for Hardcore techno 10.00pm Since opening in December 2010 OMG has worked it’s way to the very top of the Bristol gay scene. It’s state of the art sound and lighting systems, buzzing atmosphere, and competitive pricing have made OMG the incredible, lively club it is today. Two rooms, live entertainment and regular theme nights, all just 2 minutes from the centre. Every Wednesday BOP - THE BIG STUDENT NIGHT IT’S TIME TO BOP! Join us on Wednesday’s for BOP! The latest chart, RnB, and Pop music, along with amazing drinks deals all night, just take a look at the list... £1.50 ON PINTS £1.50 SMIRNOFF VODKA £1.50 GORDONS £1.50 BARCARDI AND... DOUBLE UP FOR ONLY £1 Students – Free entry all night plus a £1 donation to your Uni’s LGBT committee for every student that visits OMG! Not a student? - Get an OMG passport, Buy 4 drinks at The Pineapple or Bent and get free entry! That’s your Wednesday night sorted then. Every Thursday POPTASTIC £1.99 ON MOST DRINKS ALL NIGHT Thursday at OMG gives you your weekly dose of chart and cheese! Poptastic gives you all your old favourites, as well the latest releases. Be sure to take advantage of our offer - £1.99 on most drinks all night! £2 before 11pm and £3 after Every Friday and Saturday THE BIG WEEKENDER! £1.50 ON ALL DRINKS UNTIL 12PM The latest and greatest music, competitive pricing, and state of the art sound and lighting systems in place make OMG the only place to be on the weekend. One of the busiest venues across all of Bristol – we have an atmosphere you cannot beat alongside ridiculous drinks offer on all drinks at £1.50 up until 12 midnight. You need to get involved! ....................................................................................................................... OMG offer... OMG PASSPORT FREE ENTRY TO OMG - WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1 Frog Lane, Bristol BS1 5UX www.omgbristol.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– To get your OMG passport, Buy 4 drinks at either The Pineapple or Bent and gain free entry to best gay club in Bristol! Open way after most bars have packed up and gone home, The Park has probably the best selection of drinks of any bar in Clifton, - you wont find any alcopops or dodgy vodka in here. Enjoy a drink whilst checking out the truly eclectic tunes served up by some of Bristol’s most esteemed DJ’s. If that’s not enough, there’s a luxurious upstairs lounge bar that you and your friends can have all to yourselves, if you ask nicely. Every Thursday GOTTA HAVE HOUSE MUISC BEN DALEY / DJ BONES & GUESTS Thursday night provides a mix of classic House as DJ’s Ben Daley and DJ Bones battle against each other to play the beats to get you moving, with drink offers through out the night to get you in the dancing mood. Every Friday ONE LOVE BEN DALEY / SEAN MCCABE / DELI-G / BOBBY SPEED / ANDRES Join us to enjoy a rotation of Bristol’s finest guest DJ’s playing a selection of Classic House, Disco and Rare groove to start of the weekend. Open late into the early hours Fridays at The Park is the perfect place to party all night long. A great crowd, quality drinks selection and great music! Every Saturday SAT IN THE PARK SPECIAL GUEST DJ’S On Saturday come enjoy The Parks exquisite cocktail list and the biggest party of the week with guest DJ’s playing everything from Motown to Reggae, Disco to Breaks and Rare groove to Soul. Again open until the small hours The park is the place to be. Every Saturday PARK SUNDAY’S WITH... FELIX JOY Finish the weekend with a great selection of music provided by DJ Felix Joy who will be playing a journey through classic Hip Hop and beyond. Also enjoy a great selection of drinks offers. ......................................................................................................................... Pirvate hire HAVE YOUR PARTY IN THE PARK HIRE OUR UPSTAIRS ROOM –––––––––––––––––––––– 37 Triangle West, Clifton, Bristol Tel 01179 406 101 www.theparkbristol.com –––––––––––––––––––––– If you are planning a party come and speak to the guys at The Park about hiring the upstairs or even downstairs. We can cater for up 150 people and you never know you might get it for free. This is perfect for any occasion but be sure to ring us soon as the fabulous upstairs room with it’s own bar tends to be booked out early on. Pam Pam is Bristol’s newest and freshest late night destination. The former Joe Public has been given a fantastic new refurbishment that has to be seen. Luxurious and funky surroundings offer you the chance to party in style to a weekly line up that is second to none. We invite you down to Clifton’s hot new venue. Every Monday LIFE The newest addition to the Bristol night life scene; Pam Pam is located conveniently on the Triangle. This is the night Bristol students have been waiting for... The only VIP themed club on the Triangle which gives a stylish space to relax and unwind with friends in an environment of sophisticated privacy and a chance to blend with Bristol’s most elite crowd. The city’s leading DJ’s will be playing classic student anthems and the chart toppers you know and love. With student drinks offers all night long. £4 guestlist £5 on the door - Guestlist and VIP bookings contact 07725 489 224. Every Wednesday VARSITY Varsity Wednesdays is the biggest post match party, providing a wild party that is everyone’s favourite night out. Moving over to Pam Pam is the first step in Varsity becoming bigger and better than ever! Every Thursday PROHIBITION Prohibition brings a taste of the 1920’s to the speakeasy that is Pam Pam. Sneak down to this intimate venue for a night of debauchery and Electro swing vibes. With live acts appearing regularly this is a club night like no other in town and will leave holes in the soles of your feet after a night on the unique porcelain dancefloor. Every Friday and Saturday PAM PAM DJ ROSSCO / C’ESAR Weekends at Pam Pam will offer you the highest quality late night atmosphere and party vibes with great DJ’s playing the music you love. Come down, get involved and live it up. Every Sunday LIVE LOUNGE AT PAM PAM –––––––––––––––––––– Queens Avenue, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QU Tel: 0117 973 1249 www.pampam.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––– Bristol’s brand new venue is set up nicely for live music sessions and that’s what we offer you every Sunday. For up to the minute line ups please check out our website or search for Pam Pam on Facebook. Start The Bus’ opening party (with Mr Oizo) in 2008 kick started a refreshing change for bars in Bristol city centre. An adequate sized backroom for gigs and its regular jumble sales, Start the Bus hosts a wide range of going ons. Start the Bus seems to have some serious programming power. It’s not rare to look at what’s on at Start the Bus and find pretty big names with cheap door tax if not free entry. Wednesday 1st February Tuesday 14th February Towns live / Spectres live Valentines special. Towns Four-piece Towns start 2012 with a new split-single release ‘Gone Are The Days’ and a string of shows around the U.K. 9.30pm – 11.30pm / Free Entry Love will tear us apart Wednesday 15th February Live Band Night Friday 3rd February 9.30pm – 11.30pm / Free Entry Another great night of live music. Please check back for more info. Alex D / Martipants live costume Friday 17th February Earwax Earwax returns with two of Start The Bus favourites. 10pm – 3am / Free Entry Saturday 4th February Supercool Discotheque Emperor Haggi / Mr.Wobbles Contraband Sessions Edenheight + Friends Contraband start their monthly Friday night sessions. With live funk, soul, hip-hop acts gracing the stage. 10pm – 3am / £3/£2 The Notorious Festival goers return for their monthly house party in a club. . 10pm – 3am / Free Entry Saturday 18th February Post War Years Expect a night crafting together forward thing beats and Pieces. 10pm – 3am / Free Entry Wednesday 8th February Post War Years live / Camera Culture - live The Post War Years are Latin/Hard House/Jazz but they have an Alternative/ Indie edge about them too. 9pm – midnight / Free Entry Friday 10th February Beats, Bass Beeps & Buzz The near side of alternative to the far side of dance. 10pm – 3am / Free Entry Saturday 11th February Cool Beans MrSteveBob / Zeal The best in Indie, Garage Rock, Disco Punk and Future Anthems. 10pm – 3am / Free Entry Best Before Kyle Lewis / Neil Redfeun Okay deejay Wednesday 22nd February Citizens! Citizens! live / Coasts live Citizens sounds like an early-70s Bowie-esque vision of the 80’s. 9pm – 11.30pm / Free Entry Friday 24th February Motel Party The Motel Ladies Motel one of STB favourite shops will be spinning some bubble gum pop, Hip Hop, and R&B. Also Expect this party to rock with the best in 90’s, 80’s pop and Indie. 10pm – 3am / Free Entry .................................................... Regulars ................................................... Every Monday SQUEAKY HILL’S ALTERNATIVE QUIZ SHOW Come on down! Free entry / 8.30pm Sundays ––––––––––––––––––––––– 7-9 Baldwin Street Bristol BS1 1RU Tel: 0117 930 4370 www. startthebus.tv –––––––––––––––––––––––– ROASTS & RECORDS / STB JUMBLE SALE / NOT SO SUPERMARKET As soon as you walk through the doors you are immediately taken into a world of your own! You’ll find dancers on podiums, robots and creatures on stilts crawling around the massive dancefloor! If raving till morning isn’t your cup of tea, you can always chill in our 2nd room, filled with luxurious seating and a unique bar area. We boast the biggest area in Bristol, with amazing lights, 2 lasers and a sound system to blow your socks off. Every Wednesday Propaganda Room 1: DJ Dan, The Postman & guests The best indie music through a special audio / visual mix across four projectors and two plasma TV’s. All senses stimulated! Room 2: “POP”AGANDA! An eclectic and credible mix of the best pop, dance and chart anthems courtesy of Nick Finning. ANY spirit and mixer £1.70 // ANY double spirit and mixer £2.70 Carling pints £2.00 // Selected bottles £1.90 10pm - 4am // £3 entry before 11:30pm Every Friday Eden Bristol get ready for the hottest new event from Bristol’s Biggest Club! EDEN resident DJ’s will be pumping out the hottest sounds and most exciting tracks around and with drinks from just £1.70, it’s always to be huge! Commercial Chart, RnB, Hip Hop, Drum n Bass, Dubstep, Electro and House 5pm - 10pm Every Saturday Get Sexy Main room: Steve “spud” murphy Commercial Dance, Chart, Pop, Indie and RnB. Room 2: Noelsie RnB, Hip Hop, Dubstep, Drum n Bass and Garage. Saturday 11th February Traffic Light Party Steve “spud” Murphy Noelsie THINK! Rihanna, Calvin Harris, Pitbull, Tinie Tempah, Nero, Chase & Status, Faithless, Ian van Dahl. Join us for on valentines weekend for a party like no other. The Syndicate invites you to GET SEXY at our Valentines Traffic light party... you get a sticker to match your relationship status or mood on the night and then the rest is up to you!!. ......................................................................................................................... Zumba In The Club ––––––––––––––––––– 15 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2JY Tel: 0117 9450325 www.bristol.thesyndicate.com––––––––––––––––––––– Zumba is the Latin inspired dance class that has gripped the nation - ‘Ditch the workout join the party’ at The Syndicate every Friday. Our event is a whole night of Zumba Fitness & Zumba toning classes with some of the best instructors in the South West in the best Nightclub in Bristol. Bristol’s only music venue and club on a boat! From live toe-tapping Americana to the dirtiest Dubstep this side of London and everything in between, we have all your musical needs covered. We play host to the cream of the city’s weekly club nights as well as national and international touring live acts every week. Welcome aboard! Saturday 4th February Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Meursault Tuesday 7th February Kina Grannis Wednesday 8th February Thursday 1st March The War On Drugs Weird Dreams Friday 2nd March AA Bondy The Big Pink Saturday 3rd March Decade Friday 9th March Saturday 11th February Wednesday 15th February Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Mad Dog McRea Lazy Habits Sunday 11th March Sunday 19th February Mayer Hawthorne & The County Tuesday 21st February Monday 12th March Friday 24th February Thursday 15th March Hyro Da Hero Dog Is Dead The Minutes Saturday 25th February Kevin Devine Gabrielle Aplin Inspiral Carpets Friday 16th March Monday 27th February Boots Electric Eyes On Film Tuesday 28th February Wednesday 21st March Wednesday 29th February Friday 23rd March Fanfarlo SoKo First Aid Kit Los Campesinos! Alex Winston ............................................... Regular Nights .............................................. Every Monday The Lock In Punk Rock, Hip Hop and Shit Pop plus other random party bangers. Every Thursday WOBBLE Bass-orientated music policy of Dubstep, Drum n Bass and Electro, with guest DJ’s. Every Thursday PRESSURE Bristol’s best indie & alternative club night with two for one drinks and regular live guests on the top deck. Every Friday 51°27’ Bringing House, Garage, Techno & Bass Music to Bristol with headline DJ’s. Every Saturday POP CONFESSIONAL –––––––––––––––––––––––– The Grove, Bristol, BS1 4RB Tel: 01179 293 301 www.theklabristol.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Worship at the altar of guilty pop pleasures from all eras with Father Valentine Spinoza.