The Fantasy Orchestra

The Fantasy Orchestra A community orchestra and choir based in Bristol playing psychedelic film soundtracks, Bollywood tunes, Tropicalia, exotic music from the 50s.

Plus Hendrix, Radiohead, Cohen, Bowie and loads more. We're open to all! The fantasy orchestra was created around 2011 to play a set of tunes by Ennio Morricone . Since then our repertoire has expanded to include many genres incouding exotic film soundtracks; sets from Bowie, Hendrix and the 60s ; a smattering of early jazz tunes; disney... the common thread is you nee more than 10 people to play each piece. Whichever instrument you play there's a place for you in The Fantasy Orchestra!

17/05/2026

Putting the finishing touches on tonight's performance.
We can't wait to see you all!

22/04/2026

Sneek preview of our rehearsal. Come and see us all dressed up and in the more glamorous setting of St George's Bristol on Sunday 17th May.

Why not enter our competition? - see reel for details...

22/04/2026

Competition time!!!
To enter DM us the name of the song and artist and come to our gig on Sunday 17th May where you might be collecting your very special prize!

05/04/2026

This is the first print of the original artwork produced by our talented members: Kathleen Reeves and Mel Wickham.
Available as a poster at our upcoming gig.
This Woman's Work
Sunday 17th May

Grab your ticket for our upcoming gig featuring the music of Kate Bush, Bjork , PJ Harvey and much more.Link in comments...
01/04/2026

Grab your ticket for our upcoming gig featuring the music of Kate Bush, Bjork , PJ Harvey and much more.
Link in comments...

well that went well! here's a first clip from last sunday's Beach Boys/ Beatles extravaganza at bristol Bristol Beacon L...
29/10/2025

well that went well! here's a first clip from last sunday's Beach Boys/ Beatles extravaganza at bristol Bristol Beacon Lantern room

Here's our first performance of Surf's Up from our Beach Boys : Beatles set at the Lantern, Bristol 26 oct 2025.Sam Hayfield singing lead (and did the arrang...

Another Priston Festival musical experience not to be missed:The Fantasy Orchestra recorder Ensemble featuring recorders...
12/09/2025

Another Priston Festival musical experience not to be missed:

The Fantasy Orchestra recorder Ensemble featuring recorders of every shape and size!

Saturday, 1pm, Church, FREE

Also at Priston Festival...Don't miss:Moon Street Associates, a Bristol based improvisation collective (featuring Fantas...
07/09/2025

Also at Priston Festival...

Don't miss:
Moon Street Associates, a Bristol based improvisation collective (featuring Fantasy Orchestra members), with styles ranging from baroque prog to ambient funk to noise folk.

Saturday 20th September at 4.40pm, Priston Village Hall

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