06/06/2026
Thursday was a reminder of why these spaces matter. ❤️
A huge thank you to , , , , , , , , , , , , and all our amazing staff who made it all possible!
To host an event of that scale, welcome over 620 people through the doors on a Thursday night in Bristol, and witness the energy, passion and connection in the room was something truly special.
The professionalism, talent and commitment shown by everyone involved, both on and off stage, is what makes nights like these possible. We are incredibly grateful to every person who chose to be part of it.
At a time when grassroots venues across the country are facing increased pressures, nights like this are an important reminder that music and community still matters.
It matters to the artists creating it, to the teams supporting it, to the venues housing it, and most importantly, to the thousands of people whose lives are shaped by it every single week.
Seeing 620 people come together in one room on a Thursday night wasn’t just a successful event. It was proof that people still want to connect, dance, discover music and be part of something bigger than themselves.
For that to continue, we need to keep supporting the spaces that make it possible. Grassroots venues are more than four walls and a sound system. They are places where communities are built, careers are launched, friendships are formed and culture is created.
Thursday night showed exactly what can happen when artists, managers, labels, promoters, venues and music lovers all pull in the same direction.
Thank you to everyone who continues to believe in these spaces and support independent music culture.
Bristol got the memo. ❤️
