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 other options cover here at Dying To Be Dancing.
Not content with just putting on a weekend of amazing and diverse music, the folks at Simple Things have also put together four mega interesting (and totally free) panels including one on Bristol’s burgeoning DIY scene and one on radical dance floors.
Friday early eve & Saturday afternoon | Watershed | Free entry
https://www.facebook.com/events/312230542463718/
The Saturday festival programme promises acts ranging from welsh popstrel Charlotte Church, techno DJ Nina Kraviz, Beats In Space maestro Tim Sweeney and the absolutely unmissable NYC resident Mike Servito. This event is sold out, but check the event for resale tickets.
Saturday | Various venues | Resale tickets via event
https://www.facebook.com/events/981463378615772/
Closing out the festival on the Sunday is iconic composer and director John Carpenter at Colston Hall for one of the most anticipated concerts of the year. Horror aficionados have been raving about his creepy and atmospheric scores for seminal films like Halloween and Escape From New York. He’ll be playing a retrospective of his film work alongside newer stuff with a live band.
19:00 – 23:00 | Colston Hall | £29.50 + booking fee
https://www.facebook.com/events/1151882668186590/
First of the Friday picks (and there’s no favouritism here, just alphabetical order) is DTBD interviewees Bodywork who takeover The Love Inn in Stokes Croft for a residents night to remember.
22:00 – 04:00 | The Love Inn | Free before 11/ £3-4 after
https://www.facebook.com/events/227888070960521/
Legendary London night Bugged Out makes its way to Bristol for a little pit stop at In:Motion. Dusky plays live, alongside Julio Bashmore, Simian Mobile Disco, Marquis Hawkes and more. PLUS! Special guest Erol Alkan makes a hotly anticipated appearance.
22:00 – 06:00 | Motion | Third release tickets at £23 inc booking fee available
https://www.facebook.com/events/1552575768385517/
For those sadly lacking Simple Things tickets then head on over to the Attic Bar in Stokes Croft to catch the Boogie Café Records imprint, teaming up with Feel The Real Soundsystem for a night of “music for the soul”.
21:00 – 02:00 | Attic Bar | No price listed on event at time of writing
https://www.facebook.com/events/353696271634899/
And finally for those who have to let the terrible things in this world wash over them like “water off a ducks back”, there’s nowhere else you should be this Sunday than the Queenshilling. RuPaul Drag Race Season 5 winner (and the only gurl who managed to take Rolaskatox DOWN) the inimitable Jinkx Monsoon makes her way from Seattle to entertain you on this Autumnal night.
18:30 – 23:30 | Queenshilling | Tickets from £21 + booking fee
https://www.facebook.com/events/1386261188070385/
Professional party girl Rachael Williams wears many different nightlife hats. Door girl, DJ, promoter, music journalist, propper-up-of-bars and fountain of DJ knowledge and gossip. She’s written for Resident Advisor, Ibiza Voice, Pulse Radio and ran legendary London gay bar Dalston Superstore’s online magazine for over three years.
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