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Cassandra Jenkins

Cassandra Jenkins

9 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2025

Cassandra Jenkins is a New York City-based artist whose musical vision is broad, idiosyncratic and ever-changing. Eloquent storytelling with beautiful sonic intricacies, Cassandra Jenkins is responsible for making some of the most inviting music in recent decades.
Elles Bailey

Elles Bailey

2 Aug 2025 - 2 Aug 2025

To an artist without the creative energy and laser-focused determination of Elles Bailey, it could all have been very different. But when you're the hardest-working woman in blues, rock and roots music, not even the tumultuous world events of the past two years were going to stop you from writing several new chapters in a remarkable story.
Moonchild Sanelly

Moonchild Sanelly

3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2025

Determinedly doing things her own way and standing up for what she believes in has long been ingrained in the psyche of trailblazing South African musician Moonchild Sanelly, whose drive to succeed has been fuelled by personal pain and trauma. Growing up in Port Elizabeth with a hip-hop producer brother and a mum who would put her onstage from a young age to compete in dance competitions, Sanelisiwe Twishas music-filled childhood was full of creativity. Whether it was self-choreographing dance routines to Spice Girls tracks, teaching herself to play the piano, singing at church with her family, or starting to write poetry, expression and being artistically free was always encouraged.
Deary

Deary

23 May 2025 - 27 May 2025

Deary comprises of London based musicians Ben & Dottie, creating wistful dream pop. In the midst of the global pandemic, the duo struck up a partnership, swapping ideas over social media.
Totorro

Totorro

23 May 2025 - 23 May 2025

Blowout Presents - Totorro - Totorro are a Instrumental math rock 4-piece from Rennes, France who became known for their groundbreaking album 'Home Alone', which is now considered an essential release in the math rock genre. After the release of their second album 'Come to Mexico' in 2016, and a relentless touring schedule, they disbanded in 2019 Go forward to 2024 and the band announced the 10th Anniversary release of their debut album, then shortly after reformed with a string of very successful reunion shows in their home country. Off the back of the success of these shows, the band return to the UK next May, stopping off at Rough Trade on May 23rd as part of a limited 5-date run of shows. Tickets will fly for this, don't hang about! Plus Special Guests TBA Blowout This is an 14+ event
Split dogs

Split dogs

17 May 2025 - 17 May 2025

Known for their signature gut-punching, fast-paced sound, rock n rollers Split Dogs have hit the ground running since the release of their self titled debut album in 2023. Blasting out hot and heavy live performances all over the UK, cultivating a loyal and growing fanbase with their raucous stage performances, hard-hitting hooks and infectious lyrics, they are here to destroy! Check out split dogs and feel the sweat, steel and sex appeal 14+ (Under 16s with Adult) DHP This is an 14+ event
Richard Dawson

Richard Dawson

1 May 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

Acclaimed Northumbrian singer-songwriter drawing comparisons to John Martyn and Captain Beefheart.
Toucan

Toucan

12 May 2025 - 18 May 2025

Toucan is the music project of pop, funk and soul artist, Conor Clancy. He released his debut single We Fell For Miles in Spring of 2018 and it had instant success on Spotify, accumulating millions of streams with large listenership in Ireland, The UK, USA, and Australia. He received airplay from Ireland's biggest stations such as RTÉ 2fm, RTÉ Radio 1, Spin1038, Redfm, WLRfm, and many more.
Emma-Jean Thackray

Emma-Jean Thackray

9 May 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

Emma-Jean Thackray is an extremely talented, multi-dimensional and multi-instrumentalist producer whose sound incorporates the widest range of music, from spiritual jazz and funk to Detroit house and techno, northern Bassline and ultra-catchy rock and pop music.
Inhuman Nature

Inhuman Nature

2 May 2025 - 23 May 2025

Following their nationwide desecrations across 2024, London/Hastings crossover kings Inhuman Nature return to raid the UK. Roaming the endless highways, these road warriors have spent the last 5 years sharpening their steel and becoming a formidable live force in the UK and Europe. The band have toured with such diverse and heavy hitting allies as Crowbar, Green Lung, Heriot, High Command, Grove Street, Puppy and more, with festival appearances at Bloodstock, Damnation and 2000 Trees, among others. With a new album on the horizon, these servants of aural annihilation will bring their singular attack to the UK, harnessing the classic crossover sound of their debut LP, and incorporating a melange of extremity, with influences from hardcore to crust, death and doom metal. Live victims will be possessed to headbang - or die! \+ support Presented by New Cross Live, in association with Atonal Music Agency. This is an 14+ event
Ezra Furman: Live + Signing

Ezra Furman: Live + Signing

20 May 2025 - 20 May 2025

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a live performance and signing from Ezra Furman. This unique event celebrates the release her new album 'Goodbye Small Head' released via Bella Union. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic album in the format of your choice to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/product/ezra-furman/my-small-head Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Windhand

Windhand

14 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

WINDHAND return with their new album 'Eternal Return', out Oct 5th on Relapse Records. Their last Bristol headline in support of their 2015's 'Grief's Infernal Flower' was superb and we cannot wait to see them back. You can stream their new single 'Grey Garden' now.  Joining them are Italian sludgers GRIME, who you may know from festival bills including Roadburn and Desertfest and European tours alongside the likes of Converge, Cough and Today Is The Day.  
Avawaves

Avawaves

6 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025

Contemporary virtuoso duo AvaWaves are rooted in cinematic narratives, evoking emotional journeys of the heart and mind. Comprising of Anna Phoebe and Aisling Brouwer, they released their debut album Waves in 2019, followed by Chrysalis in 2021. Never conforming to expectations and yet instantly accessible, the music composed by these two creative visionaries is a sonorous consequence of two opposing forces determined to carve their identities into each other's lives. To watch them interact on stage is a mesmerising experience, distilling the ebb and flow of their musicianship into an addictive and captivating intensity.
Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan
Created by Gordon Chapman-Fox, the Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan is a musical project that explores this history and its reverberations today. Looking backward and forward, Chapman-Fox explores the artistic traces of this modernist architecture's lingering hauntology.
Hotel Lux

Hotel Lux

1 May 2025 - 7 Jun 2025

From London via Portsmouth, five-piece Hotel Lux are influenced less by bands and more by the world around them, and the film works of Shane Meadows. Hotel Lux design a landscape of council flats, riots, Job Centre Plus and pints of Guinness, whilst their music lends itself to social commentary and picking holes in those who deserve it.
Basia Bulat

Basia Bulat

17 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

Basia Bulat has become one of Canada's most conspicuous talents. Since releasing her debut in 2007, Bulat has shared a stage with artists including Arcade Fire, The National, Nick Cave, Daniel Lanois, St Vincent, Sufjan Stevens, Beirut, Destroyer, Tune-Yards, The Tallest Man On Earth, and Andrew Bird. She often appears solo in gigantic halls, winning over crowds with an autoharp or charango, stomping feet, two mighty lungs. But her massive talent has also been recognized at scale: her songs have been adapted for major performances with symphony orchestras, and she's been tapped for prestigious tributes to Leonard Cohen and The Band.
Blue Bendy

Blue Bendy

19 Sept 2025 - 24 Sept 2025

Blue Bendy have struck a balance between being obviously skilled musicians, writing complex, layered, overlapping and ambitious compositions, while also utilising space, breadth, and restraint. Their music is bursting with dynamism, exploring push-pull dynamics that results in something ceaselessly unpredictable. It results in a sound that is rare for a new band: as experimental as it is confident and assured, as tender as it is visceral, as quiet as it is loud, as bloody as it is teary.
Pachyman

Pachyman

4 Jun 2025 - 7 Jun 2025

Under the name Pachyman, Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Pachy García crafts rugged, old-school dub, dancehall, and roots reggae in the tradition of pioneers like Scientist and Lee "Scratch" Perry. Based in Los Angeles, Pachyman issued a pair of independent records in 2019 and 2020 before signing with ATO Records, which released The Return of Pachyman the following year. Growing up in Puerto Rico, García's early musical interests revolved around hardcore punk but as his tastes evolved he became fascinated with the experimental sounds of dub and roots reggae innovators like Scientist, Augustus Pablo, and King Tubby. After relocating to Los Angeles, he became heavily involved in the city's Dub Club scene and began building an arsenal of vintage instruments and equipment. While serving as the drummer and singer for L.A. synth-punk outfit Prettiest Eyes, García also began recording his own dub experiments, writing songs that reflected his mashup of retro tastes and playing all the instruments himself. His first collection as Pachyman, In Dub, appeared in 2019 via indie imprint Permanent Records. A second album, recorded in a similar fashion, arrived a year later, this time on the small vinyl label Mock Records. Titled At 333 House, a reference to the name of his home studio, it saw Pachyman venturing further into roots reggae territory. With his audience growing, ATO Records offered García a contract and released his third Pachyman album, The Return of Pachyman, in 2021. + Supports TBA
Cardinal Black

Cardinal Black

25 May 2025 - 1 Nov 2025

They say that good things come to those who wait. A little over two years after their launch, you could say that Cardinal Black are testament to the power of patience, thought and persistence. A debut iTunes #1 single and E.P.; a first gig to a hometown capacity crowd at Cardiff Castle; back-to-back sold out Academy tours with Myles Kennedy, then The Struts; a standing ovation at a Sold Out Royal Albert Hall supporting Peter Frampton; a live set recording in the Beatles’ legendary Studio Two at Abbey Road in London and a debut album that, within 24 hours of its release, had toppled both Taylor Swift and the Beatles from the top of Amazon UK’s album chart. An eventful first 2 years for any band. It takes years, so the saying goes, to become an overnight success... Rewind to 2010 and the Welsh-born trio of Tom Hollister, Chris Buck and Adam Roberts were riding a wave of hype, hotly-tipped by some of the biggest names in rock - most notably Steve Winwood who invited the band to record at his storied Wincraft Studios. A triumphant live set at Sonisphere was followed by a flight across the Atlantic to begin work on their first record, with veteran manager Alan Niven (Guns N’ Roses) at the helm. The lure of the U.S. proved irresistible to the nascent trio but, as is often the case, expectation rarely mirrors reality and the band struggled to adapt to the new country, culminating in singer Tom Hollister unexpectedly calling time on the band before returning to the U.K. “We tried to do the acrimonious split; creative differences and all that. We then quickly realised we were fairly reliant on one another,” says Buck. In the decade that followed, the lifelong friends cut their own individual paths whilst remaining close. Most notable has been the well-earned rise of guitarist Chris Buck, named in 2019 as ‘Best New Guitarist in the World’, who has forged a reputation as one of the most inventive and recognisable guitar players in music; winning plaudits from peers and the industry’s most iconic players alike. Drummer Adam Roberts found work as a first-call session player, whilst vocalist Tom Hollister moved into tour management - the three maintaining their musical connection by sporadically meeting up to perform together. It was just a matter of time then, before they were ready to make new music again. The writing and recording of new material began in 2020, under the name Cardinal Black, bolstered by the arrival of bassist Sam Williams. Fast forward to 2023 and the band embarked on an extensive European headline tour, culminating in an Americana Music Awards (UK) nomination for Artist of the Year. They may have taken the scenic route but Cardinal Black are finally here, and they've got plenty of stories to tell...
Spill Tab

Spill Tab

26 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

Spill Tab is a French-Korean indie-pop artist known for her genre-blending sound and lo-fi vocals.
Hyphen

Hyphen

8 May 2025 - 18 May 2025

Presented by DHP FAMILY. This is a 16+ event (under 18’s accompanied).
Miki Berenyi Trio

Miki Berenyi Trio

9 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2025

Miki Berenyi Trio are Miki Berenyi on vocals/guitar (Lush), Kevin ‘Moose’ McKillop on guitar (Moose) and Oliver Cherer (Gilroy Mere, Aircooled). The three musicians first worked together during Piroshka’s 2021 tour. Miki and Kevin being founder members, Oliver coming in on bass to replace Mick Conroy (Modern English) who had moved to the US. When the global pandemic made touring impossible, Miki spent the lockdown months writing her memoir, Fingers Crossed, released in 2022 to widespread acclaim. To provide some musical accompaniment for the string of book events and signings, Miki Berenyi Trio was formed.
Skinny Lister

Skinny Lister

7 May 2025 - 26 Sept 2025

Skinny Lister are not your average, modern day, gentrified English folk group. Fronted by Dan Heptinstall and Lorna Thomas; a vocalist with a lusty cackle and flirtatious presence, the London based five-piece hail from across England.
Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys
Jake Vaadeland is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Saskatchewan, Canada. His traditional sound and unique style blends bluegrass and 50s rockabilly, with Jake also specializing on guitar and banjo in addition to his impressive vocals. Jake strives to write and play with a focus on storytelling, and messages that he hopes his audience can relate to, all packaged in foot stomping, high energy performances with The Sturgeon River Boys. In 2023, he performed at JunoFest, CCMA Week, travelled to Nashville to showcase at AmericanaFest, and opened for artists like Dean Brody and Charley Crockett. He recently earned a Western Canadian Music Award nomination for ‘Roots Artist of the Year’ and won a Saskatchewan Country Music Award for ‘Alternative Country Album of the Year’.
Youth Fountain - Seated Show

Youth Fountain - Seated Show

16 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2025

Blowout Presents \- Youth Fountain (Acoustic) - Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Youth Fountain (Pure Noise Records) is cemented as a driving force in the world of emotionally charged pop-punk and emo revival. Youth Fountain is most known for Tyler Zanon’s heartfelt, captivating and inspiring lyrics coupled with dynamic soundscapes, the band and its fans continue to evolve and dive deeper into the world Tyler created for us through his unforgettable albums Together In Lonesome, Keepsakes & Reminders and Letters To Our Former Selves. Youth Fountain has toured the world many times over, including recent stints with Senses Fail, Saves The Day, Four Year Strong, Story Of The Year, We The Kings and many more. 2025 brings a nationwide acoustic tour, including a slot at this years 2000Trees Festival, shortly after they'll stop in Bristol for an intimate seated show at Rough Trade Plus Special Guests TBA This is a seated show Jul 16th 2025 Rough Trade, Bristol Doors 7:30 £15adv + Booking Fee Blowout Presents 16+
The Null Club

The Null Club

14 May 2025 - 14 May 2025

Bristol Beacon presents The Null Club Door: 19:30 Event Start Time : 20:00 Curfew: 23:00 Bristol Beacon 14+ (under 16s with Adult)
Weatherday

Weatherday

25 Jul 2025 - 25 Jul 2025

Blowout Presents \- Weatherday - Weatherday is an artist who has captivated audiences with their unique blend of indie rock and lo-fi sound. With heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies, Weatherday's music resonates with listeners on a deep level. Their debut album showcases their talent for crafting songs that are both introspective and relatable. Whether you're a fan of indie music or simply appreciate good songwriting, Weatherday is an artist worth listening to. Since bursting onto the scene, Weatherday has gained a dedicated following thanks to their raw and honest approach to music. Their live performances are energetic and captivating, leaving audiences wanting more. With influences ranging from classic rock to modern indie bands, Weatherday's sound is both nostalgic and fresh. With years of experience in the industry, Weatherday continues to push boundaries and evolve as artists. Their commitment to creating authentic music sets them apart from other artists in the genre. Whether they're performing at small intimate venues or headlining major festivals, Weatherday always delivers a memorable performance that leaves fans craving for more. Jul 25th 2025 Rough Trade, Bristol Doors 7:30 / £14adv Presented by Blowout. This is a 14+ event (Under 16s with Adult)
Allegra Krieger

Allegra Krieger

17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025

Blowout Presents \- Allegra Krieger - Allegra Krieger is a New York-based singer-songwriter who grew up between Florida and Pennsylvania. Having released her critically acclaimed 5th album 'Art of the Unseen Infinity Machine' last September, she returns to the UK this August, including an appearance at the much loved Green Man Festival. Aug 17th 2025 Rough Trade, Bristol Doors 7:30 / £13adv Blowout Presents 14+ (Under 16s with Adult
Curtisy

Curtisy

6 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025

Dublin-based rapper Curtisy is quickly solidifying his position as one of the leaders of a new wave in Irish hip-hop alongside his collaborators Ahmed, with Love, Rory Sweeney, hikii and more. With inspirations including the likes of Wiki and Earl Sweatshirt, he has carved a niche for himself as an expropriator of vibrant and lush abstract hip hop, with live shows carrying a DIY punk charisma and energy.
Sports Team: Live + Signing (12pm Matinee)
Due to phenomenal demand Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a second live performance and signing from Sports Team. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'Boys These Days' released via Bright Antenna. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/sports-team/boys-these-days Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Retirement Party

Retirement Party

7 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2025

Retirement Party is a playful party punk quartet from the Windy City. Singer/lyricist Avery Springer tells nervous, insightful stories in a stream-of-consciousness style.
Punka Presents: Telgate / The Freakshow / Ghola
Our fieriest lineup to date!! Do not miss this awesome night of badass queer bands and our resident drag queen host! Telgate With a duty to start riots in 6” platforms, expect fierce androgyny along with in-your-face performances and music which is unapologetically queer, loud and honest from Aggro-Glam band, TELGATE. Their major musical influences from psychedelia, glam rock, post punk and riot-grrrl mix together to create a dramatic experience catered towards the eccentrics and the glamorous. Paint your lips red and prepare to fall in lust with the queerest side of rock and roll. The freakshow Their musical palate is all round such a modern, forward thinking punk interpretation of folk and Americana music that manifests as one part outrageous, fast and loose confrontation, and one part tender, joyous melancholia. If St. Trinians had a band (EVEN THO THEY DO), it would probably look a bit like this. No matter their traditions or their background THE FREAKSHOW carry with them such an infectious collectivist spirit. Sometimes it even goes past that, they feel like they are a family, welcoming to all and utterly acceptant. That is what The Freakshow is all about. -Ewan Bissell Ghola Queer Bristol post punk metal trio creating catharsis and connection through tribal noise ffo: Killing Joke, Godflesh After shock After Shock has been bouncing around the Bristol music scene for fifteen years. After taking a break from music they became Bristol's vocal drag powerhouse in 2021 and since then have become a staple in the scene as a host & producer. Colloquially known as 'The Body of Bristol', if their signature live vocals don't do it for you, their arse certainly will. Rough Trade Bristol won't know what hit it!!! Entry requirements: 14 Punka! 14+ (U 16s with Adult)
Ellie Dixon

Ellie Dixon

28 Sept 2025 - 4 Oct 2025

Labelled as an "indie pop wunderkind" by Avro Telvanni, Cambridge-born 22-year-old Ellie Dixon creates self-produced, punchy bops with groove and a sense of humour. Producing from her bedroom studio, she has created her own brand of self-aware alt-pop described by She Wolf as "pop music with brains". Dixon fuses her bespoke blend of indie pop, rap, jazz and R&B as she expresses life lessons and frustrations through witty lyrics and earworm melodies. Influences include; Easy Life, Still Woozy, BENEE and Anderson .Paak while oozing with her own personality, creativity and a love for the unconventional. Both her musical versatility and self-made, joyous visuals have been catching the ears and eyes of many, landing her Spotify editorial play-listing, radio play on BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music, and backing from distributor CD Baby.
Pup: 'who Will Look After The Dogs?' Album Signing
Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an instore signing from PUP. This unique event celebrates the release of their latest album 'Who Will Look After The Dogs?' released via Rise. Fans will receive an exclusive print to be signed by the band at this event. CD/LP purchases will be shipped at release from May 8th via Second Class Mail. More product information can be found HERE >>https://www.roughtrade.com/product/pup/who-will-look-after-the-dogs Competition! We have two pairs of tickets to see PUP at The Marble Factory, Bristol on Tuesday, 13th May up for grabs. Simply purchase an album + entry ticket to the album signing on the 13th May or sign up below to be in with a chance to win. Winners will be notified by email. Good Luck! Https://www.Roughtrade.Com/comp/pup Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
The Sherlocks: Live + Signing

The Sherlocks: Live + Signing

16 May 2025 - 16 May 2025

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a live performance and signing from The Sherlocks. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'Everything Must Make Sense!' via Teddyboy Records. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/the-sherlocks/everything-must-make-sense#50504415740235 For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Those Damn Crows

Those Damn Crows

17 Oct 2025 - 6 Nov 2025

Welsh quintet who keep the spirit of the '70s and '80s alive with their pounding, ultra-melodic hard rock.
Finn Foxell

Finn Foxell

26 May 2025 - 29 May 2025

Finn Foxell is the name of a unique force within the UK's rap scene. This West London artist, rapper and all-around vibe-curator extracts the rawest elements of, rap, soul, rock and beyond, to create smoky, electronic, hip-hop leaning atmospherics. Foxell cites his father, a songwriter, and his mother, a diverse consumer of music as the catalysts to his current musical endeavours.
Lifeguard

Lifeguard

9 Jun 2025 - 16 Jun 2025

Lifeguard are a Chicago indie rock three-piece - raw, urgent rock with a riveting depth of feeling.
Katie Tupper

Katie Tupper

4 May 2025 - 7 May 2025

Beneath the painted hues and infinite prairie skies of Saskatoon -- a city in the heart of Canada -- lies a soulful, creative spirit that proves there’s much more to the so-called ‘fly-over states’ than grassland and grain silos. Katie Tupper, an indie R&B musician, embodies that spirit and is determined to show there’s an entire world of boundary-pushing music at work within the often overlooked region.
Morcheeba: Live + Signing

Morcheeba: Live + Signing

26 May 2025 - 26 May 2025

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an in-store live performance and Signing from Morcheeba. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'Escape The Chaos' via 100% Records. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic album on your format of choice to be collected at the door from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/morcheeba/escape-the-chaos Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Jessica Winter:  Live + Signing

Jessica Winter: Live + Signing

13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an in-store live performance and signing from the Jessica Winter. This unique event celebrates the release of her debut album 'My First Album' released via Lucky Number. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://shop.roughtrade.com/products/my-first-album Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Penfriend

Penfriend

18 Sept 2025 - 18 Sept 2025

My Big Sister Presents Penfriend Sept 18th at Rough Trade Bristol £15+bf Penfriend makes sad songs to make you feel better, sending grungey indie rock love letters from her colourful Nottingham attic directly into the ears, hearts and minds of music fans around the world. Having released four albums under the name She Makes War 2010-2019 and one as half of Obey Robots in 2023, this special live performance is her much-anticipated return to the stage after a 5 year break. The second Penfriend album “House Of Stories” is out on 18th April 2025. Visit http://penfriend.rocks for a free gift. My Big Sister 14+ (U 16s with Adult)
The Amazons

The Amazons

9 May 2025 - 2 Nov 2025

The Amazons are a blistering, melodic rock quartet from Reading. Fusing the sheer force of Nineties punk and grunge (Nirvana and Rage Against The Machine) with the melodic sensibilities of more contemporary acts like Bombay Bicycle Club and Tame Impala, The Amazons are beauty and aggression wrapped together harmony.
BC Camplight

BC Camplight

27 Jun 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

BC Camplight is an England-based American songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His 2005 album Hide, Run Away was released by One Little Indian and featured Cynthia G. Mason on vocals. Camplight's follow-up, Blink of a Nihilist, was released in 2007, and his third album came out in January 2015 on Bella Union.
The Wants

The Wants

24 Sept 2025 - 30 Sept 2025

At once confrontational and melodic, Brooklyn's the Wants make music informed by Anglophilic post-punk, the nonstop rhythms of industrial and techno, and Rust Belt grit. Featuring members of Bodega, the band shares a similar sense of political outrage, but channels it in more experimental and inward-looking ways on releases such as 2020's debut album Container.
Nightlives - The Downpour Uk Tour

Nightlives - The Downpour Uk Tour

27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Blending hard-hitting riffs with hectic EDM and drum n bass, Cardiff's foremost nu-metal quintet Nightlives have quickly cemented themselves as heavy hitters in UK’s alternative music scene. Turning heads with their explosive live shows and an enormous sound that eclipses the small clubs they have frequented, they have gone on to share the stage with heavyweights such as Holding Absence, Hacktivist, VUKOVI & more. Join Nightlives on their highly anticipated ‘The Downpour \[UK Tour\]’. This tour promises to be an unforgettable experience, supported by special guests ‘Struggler’, bringing Heavy Music from South Wales as they embark on their 7 day run. Nightlives This is a 14+ event (under 16s with Adult)
Heart Breakers Cabaret: Silly And Camp And Emo Bangers!
Look alive sunshine! Heart Breakers Cabaret are proud to present our debut show: Silly and Camp and Emo Bangers! Grab your eyeliner, squeeze into your skinny jeans and get us all added to your top friends on Myspace - we have an incredible lineup of drag performers who will be representing a band of their choosing for the evening. We’re covering everything from the classics to midwest emo and you better hold onto your studded belts for a night you won’t forget! MakeDamnSure you get your ticket and join us in celebrating all things emo
Hohnen Ford

Hohnen Ford

3 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2025

Born and raised in North London, Hohnen Ford grew up immersed in London's vibrant Jazz scene, becoming fixated on instrumental jazz music of the 20th Century and later studying Jazz at the Royal Academy of Music.
The Rough Trade Music Quiz! (bristol)

The Rough Trade Music Quiz! (bristol)

19 May 2025 - 19 May 2025

After our sold-out first events, we're back with the ultimate music quiz! Put your knowledge to the text. Don't miss out! Bring your A-game - Big prizes to the won! winner £50 Voucher Per Member runner up Free Entry to 1 Show Per Member grand prize If you get the highest score out of all 3 sites you could win a £50 Voucher, Guest list for a YEAR and 6 months Rough Trade Album Club Membership! Massive! Prize T+Cs Apply! Presented by Rough Trade. This is a 16+ event
Chloe Foy: Acoustic + Signing

Chloe Foy: Acoustic + Signing

8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2025

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an in-store Acoustic performance and Signing from Chloe Foy. This unique event celebrates the release of her new album 'Complete Fool' via Demeter. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic album or book on your format of choice to be collected at the door from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE > https://www.roughtrade.com/product/chloe-foy/complete-fool#51245549322571 Please note this performance with take place in the cafe. For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Orions Belte

Orions Belte

3 Dec 2025 - 6 Dec 2025

There are some places and moments that tie people together forever, whether it be a place, a song or something you can't quite define through words. The origins of Orions Belte stemmed from one of those mystical moments in time, which spawned a lasting creative connection. The first time all three members Øyvind, Chris and Kim met up to work on ideas they ended up recording their entire first album over a weekend together. Orions Belte uses the band as a platform to explore different aspects of what an instrumental band can be resulting in everything from separate solo albums, live recordings from digital streams in the Norwegian nature, EP’s containing eccentric covers to studio albums that create soundscapes that pull you in and draw out emotions in ways that only they know how. Their strong connection inspires them to write music that feels natural and authentic, focusing on strong melodies and grooves resonating with their worldwide fanbase.
Miso Extra: 'earcandy'  Album Signing

Miso Extra: 'earcandy' Album Signing

17 May 2025 - 17 May 2025

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a signing from Miso Extra. This unique event celebrates the release of her new album 'Earcandy', released via Transgressive. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/miso-extra/earcandy Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests, please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Hank, Catcher And Denh Izen

Hank, Catcher And Denh Izen

16 Jun 2025 - 16 Jun 2025

Rough Trade Presents Hank, Catcher and Denh Izen at Rough Trade Bristol Hank Hank are a London band combining emotional intensity with a sharp, dynamic sound. Known for their unpredictable live shows and a growing following across the city’s DIY and festival circuits, and have supported the likes of Mannequin Pussy, Sorry, DEADLETTER and Sunken. Their debut EP Twist Grip (Dalliance Recordings) was produced by Jamie Neville and features guest appearances from Asha Lorenz (Sorry) and Ben Romans-Hopcraft (Warmduscher). Backed by praise from Clash, So Young Magazine, and Slow Dance, Hank’s sound has drawn comparisons to the noise-soaked euphoria of My Bloody Valentine and the restless dynamism of Beck. Hank’s live shows, built around a rotating cast of collaborators, have become essential viewing, marked by their ability to connect deeply with their audience while still keeping them guessing. With a new EP on the way, Hank are establishing themselves as one of the most compelling new acts in London. Catcher Formed in 2021, Brooklyn’s Catcher have garnered a growing international fan base with their captivating and visceral live performances. The 5 piece quickly established a reputation as ‘NYC’s hottest guitar wielding prospects’ as mentioned in The NME 100: Essential Emerging Artists and were included in The Austin Chronicle’s ‘Best Music We Saw at SXSW’ list in 2022. Presented by Rough Trade. This is a 14+ event (under 16s with Adult)
Mf Tomlinson: Live + Signing

Mf Tomlinson: Live + Signing

20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a stripped back performance and signing from MF Tomlinson. This unique event celebrates the release of his new album 'Die To Wake Up From A Dream' via Prah Recordings. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album in the format of your choice to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/mf-tomlinson/die-to-wake-up-from-a-dream#51512944853323 Please note the performance will take place in the Rough Trade Bristol Cafe. Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Eades

Eades

14 Oct 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Eades’ sound is assembled somewhere within the shifting textures of rhythmic convulsions and low-fidelity rawness. It bounces with an after-hours hedonism. Lives on its wits. Snaps from the fingertips to the brain edges in a transmissible instant. Fidgety. Restless. Raw. Economical.
Pinkpantheress: ‘fancy That’ Mixtape Signing
Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present an in-store signing from PinkPantheress. This unique event celebrates the release of her new mixtape 'Fancy That' via Warner Records. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/pinkpantheress/fancy-that Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Stealing Sheep: Live + Signing

Stealing Sheep: Live + Signing

21 Sept 2025 - 21 Sept 2025

Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a live performance and signing from Stealing Sheep. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'G.L.O (Girl Life Online)' released via G-irl. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://shop.roughtrade.com/products/g-l-o-girl-life-online Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Amble

Amble

2 Jun 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

Hailing from the midlands and west of Ireland, the trio take inspiration from artists such as John Prine, Paolo Nutini, Ye Vagabonds, Talos, as well as others, and despite being in their infancy, they have already gained a strong core following from playing intimate live gigs.
The Amazons: Live + Signing (matinee)

The Amazons: Live + Signing (matinee)

11 May 2025 - 11 May 2025

Due to phenomenal demand Rough Trade Bristol is very excited to present a second in-store live performance and signing from The Amazons. This unique event celebrates the release of the band's brand new album '21st Century Fiction'. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Bristol on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/the-amazons/21st-century-fiction Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Downtime Jazz

Downtime Jazz

10 Jun 2025 - 10 Jun 2025

Off the back of our debut sellout night in April, we’re back for Downtime 002! Improvised contemporary jazz from curated ensembles, handpicked by Taye George. With a house band set to open and close the night. Seated show, 90 capacity. £5 tickets (+£1 booking fee). @downtimebristol\_ Presented by Downtime. This is a 16+ event
Chase Petra

Chase Petra

28 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2025

Blowout Presents \- Chase Petra - Emo tinged indie trio Chase Petra make a long awaited return to Bristol in support of their latest album 'Lullabies for Dogs', the much anticipated follow up to 2018's 'Liminal'. The band's music has always been about growth: growing up, growing out, growing tired of what others expect of you. On their sophomore album, the trio once again elevates the existential questions that pepper life's long, unpredictable journey. And it’s their sense of figuring things out in real time that makes Chase Petra so relatable, as the band’s “quarter-life-crisis pop” elevates deep introspection to navigate the messiness and confusion that comes with modern life. Their songs are guided by the age-old push-and-pull between what it means to grow up and be grown up, to see your once-bright dreams dulled by the responsibilities of adulthood and grapple with the fallout. It's these themes that make them the emotive and engaging live act that they are, brought to life by the paired vocals of Hunter Allen and Brooke Dickson. Plus Special Guests TBA Aug 28th 2025 Rough Trade, Bristol Doors 7:30 / £14adv Blowout This is a 14+ event (U 16s with Adult)

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