Month: October 2016

Simple Things 2016 Review: Charlotte Church Steals The Show

Simple Things 2016 This was the 6th outing for the venue hopping Bristol festival known as Simple Things and yet again they proved why its one of the best day and nights for music that Bristol has to offer. The diversity of music is ridiculous. Fancy a bit of metal? Well just pop over to the […]

Oct 25

ICW Wrestling Is Coming To Bristol This Sunday

ICW comes to Motion Most people see wrestling in one of 2 ways; The old heyday of British wrestling during the World of Sport era, the time of Big Daddy, Giant Haystacks and grannies hitting the bad guys (heels) with their hand bags as they walked to the ring. Or those slightly younger who associate it […]

Oct 25

Dying To Be Dancing: Halloween Edition

DYING TO BE DANCING: HALLOWEEN EDITION Once upon a time Halloween costumes consisted solely of spooky outfits like witches and mummies and Dracula. Now they’re mostly “sexy” versions of the latest meme. Now, there’s space for creative license sure, but c’mon, lets head back to our pagan roots and try scaring each other rather than […]

Oct 19

Dying To Be Dancing 21st to 23rd October

DYING TO BE DANCING 21ST – 23RD OCTOBER One of the funnest nights of the year awaits… no, not Halloween’s that’s next week’s “one of the funnest nights”, it’s actually local-favourite Simple Things, back again with another stellar line-up over the whole weekend. For those that didn’t snap up tickets, don’t fear, we’ve got your […]

Oct 16

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There’s A Peep Show Themed Pub Quiz Happening In Bristol

Peep show pub quiz The Beastie Boys fought and possible died for your right to party, so Peep Show fans can get their quiz hats on at The Swan and Paedo, sorry actually the Jam Jar Collective next month. There will be Peep Show related prizes, challenges, decorations, music and obviously lots of Peep Show […]

Oct 15

13 Stunning Photos Around Bristol

Amazing Bristol photos James Packwood takes absolutely stunning photos of Bristol. We caught up with him to see 13 of his favourite Bristol photos. An Autumn Walk I love the fact that there are so many green places in Bristol, where you can feel like you’re not even in a city. This particular shot is […]

Oct 14

In:Motion Announce Their New Years Day Line Up And It Is Epic

DYING TO BE DANCING: CRYSTAL BALL EDITION A treat for all you dance floor freaks… two columns in one week! This time we take a look into my crystal ball… sorry my disco ball… into your dance floor future. I am getting a vision of you on New Years Day 2017 getting dressed trying not […]

Oct 13

Dying To Be Dancing 14th to 16th October

FRIDAY Hush – Girls Club – LBTQ+ friends Here’s one for ladies that like ladies: Hush Girls Club heads to the Queenshilling this Friday for a night of talking, laughing, loving, breathing… oh and probably dancing and drinking what with this being a nightlife column and all. Just remember this is an LGBT event for […]

Oct 11

Get To Know Your Dance Floor: Bump Rollerdisco

Have you check out Bump Rollerdisco? Who doesn’t want to relive their teenage years by strapping on some skates and throwing some shapes? Because the BUMP crew have got your back. Based in Bristol, but providing mobile roller disco around the country at festivals and across London, these beauties have carved out a niche nightlife space […]

Oct 11

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Why You Should Step Inside The Bristol Cathedral

Bristol Cathedral Skaters flip and spin beneath its lofty towers, determined commuters trudge past the door daily, busy bike-couriers whizz along its pretty pathways and curious tourists capture its fine flanks through the lenses of their cameras. But have you ever stopped and stepped inside? I’m talking of course of Bristol Cathedral, surely one of […]

Oct 10

What To Expect At Simple Things 2016

Simple Things 2016 For those that have never been, Simple Things is one of the best events for music that Bristol has to offer. A joint undertaking from Crack Magazine, Love Saves The Day and Colston Hall, you’ll find 16 hours of music across a host of amazing Bristol venues on the 22nd of October. […]

Oct 06

Dying To Be Dancing: 6th To 9th Of October

Dying to be dancing? Oh October. The weather is turning. Cosy jumpers on. Hot chocolates with marshmallows. OR… go out dancing, drink yourself a beer jacket, grind up against some randoms and get sweaty! FRIDAY Rumble in the Jungle 5 – Lakota + Coroners Why can’t you get painkillers in the jungle? Cos the […]

Oct 06

7 Cheap But Great Bristol Food Dates

Date night coming up? Want to impress that special someone but it’s the end of the month and your bank account has its own echo? Tricky. Try these places for great food and a bill which won’t bring you out in a sweat. NB. we can’t guarantee romance – you’re on your own with that […]

Oct 06

There’s a Day Party at The Steam Crane On Saturday

Head to North Street for a day of garage, hip hop, funk & soul and dancehall If you’re looking for the perfect pub hang out this Saturday, the Steam Crane is opening its doors for a Saturday Session, with DJs spinning vinyl all day and cheap pints on the bar, as well as great prizes […]

Oct 03

Up, Up and Away with Bristol Balloons

Up, Up and Away with Bristol Balloons Watching hot-air balloons floating effortlessly over Ashton Court, the Clifton Suspension Bridge or the colourful houses of Hotwells — burners blazing — is surely one of the great joys of living here in Bristol. Incredible views, deafening silence and the unique sensation of flight are huge draws, and […]

Oct 03