Special Events
SouthBank First Friday Live May Bank holiday madness with 18 piece French brass band , Poney M, playing a ridiculous mix of styles, from Bruno Mars to Beyonce, via Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder, always with a lot of energy, fun, and punchy arrangements. Are you ready to dance and sing to some very famous funky disco rock groovy hits? Door open 8pm. Band starts 9pm. Tickets are £5 on Headfirst or £6 on the door.
Friday Milonga - every second Friday of the month with musicians from Argentina and all over the world. 19:15 Doors open -Basics Tango lesson for those who want to ease back into tango! / practice time! 20:00 till midnight Milonga. The Alchemy Milonga with it's usual mix of best tango music: traditional, modern and alternative.
The Bristol Latin Project is run by dancers for dancers and has been built to enable the growth and development of both Bristol's dancers and the Bristol Latin dancing scene as a whole. 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Doors open 7.40pm for a prompt start! 8:00pm - 9:00pm: FOUR classes (Salsa & Bachata side by side!) Class & Party: £14 // Party only: £10. ON THE DOOR: Class & Party: £18 // Party only: £14.
Watch 7 stand-up comedians for just £4 and vote for your favourite comedian of the night to be invited back again in the future. This night sells out, so we recommend booking in advance! MC - Sam Hardy. Doors open at 7.15 PM. Starts promptly at 8.00 PM. Tickets are £5 each + booking fee.
The Bristol Latin Project is run by dancers for dancers and has been built to enable the growth and development of both Bristol's dancers and the Bristol Latin dancing scene as a whole. 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Doors open 7.40pm for a prompt start! 8:00pm - 9:00pm: FOUR classes (Salsa & Bachata side by side!) Class & Party: £14 // Party only: £10. ON THE DOOR: Class & Party: £18 // Party only: £14.
Watch 7 stand-up comedians for just £4 and vote for your favourite comedian of the night to be invited back again in the future. This night sells out, so we recommend booking in advance! MC - Sam Hardy. Doors open at 7.15 PM. Starts promptly at 8.00 PM. Tickets are £5 each + booking fee.
Ain't Misbehavin' swing dance - Bristol's friendly, monthly Swing dance Social! 7.45pm Doors open | 7.55pm Beginners taster class | Downstairs - Dancing 8.30-midnight No partner needed, just turn up! £10 / £7 concessions on the door. Every third Friday of the month at SouthBank.
Calling all musicians, performers and music lovers of Bristol.Come and join the fun! Perform a set, join a jam, meet some lovely people, or just enjoy the music and talent on show. Free clothes swap; just bring anything you're happy to part with and take whatever you like! Update your wardrobe the sustainable way! Doors 7pm | Music starts at 8pm. Beginning with a few open mic slots before the open jam commences, be sure to message VooKoo for a slot! @vookoo_bristol
A Kid for two Farthings (1955) was one of Alexander Korda's last film productions and, directed by Carol Reed, had a screenplay adapted by Wolf Mankowitz from his own novel. It was the 9th most popular movie at the British box office in 1955 and was also nominated for a Golden Palm at the 1955 Cannes Film Festival.
Friday Milonga - every second Friday of the month with musicians from Argentina and all over the world. 19:15 Doors open -Basics Tango lesson for those who want to ease back into tango! / practice time! 20:00 till midnight Milonga. The Alchemy Milonga with it's usual mix of best tango music: traditional, modern and alternative.
This time we are so pleased to have the Sarah Meek Swing Quintet make a rare trip over the bridge from Cardiff. Those of you lucky enough to have seen Sarah and the band before will know just what a treat this will be. https://www.sarahmeek.co.uk/performance As ever, this event is open to all.
Razzomo are a Full Power Folk Duo! Mixing sizzling Klezmer, Balkan & Irish fiddle lines with booming guitar beats & loops, with more than enough energy to keep you dancing all night!
Watch 7 stand-up comedians for just £4 and vote for your favourite comedian of the night to be invited back again in the future. This night sells out, so we recommend booking in advance! MC - Sam Hardy. Doors open at 7.15 PM. Starts promptly at 8.00 PM. Tickets are £5 each + booking fee.
Back from University to their home city Bristol, Sylvie-Rose and co invite you to enjoy a warm night of music supporting your local young and up ‘nd coming bands with a pint in hand! “You’re in your head every day of your life, every moment. It’s a forever home so why not make it a place of comfort.” Sylvie-Rose is a 20 year old aspiring singer/song-writer from Bristol. With her Jazz-Pop/Indie-soul sound and poetic approach, she urges her audience to take pride in their solitude and collaborate in their art. + Support (to be announced). Genres: Jazz, Neo soul, Jazz-Pop, Indie-Soul, Indie. Doors are at 20:00 with entertainment starting at 20:30. The event finishes at 23:00.
The Bristol Latin Project is run by dancers for dancers and has been built to enable the growth and development of both Bristol's dancers and the Bristol Latin dancing scene as a whole. 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Doors open 7.40pm for a prompt start! 8:00pm - 9:00pm: FOUR classes (Salsa & Bachata side by side!) Class & Party: £14 // Party only: £10. ON THE DOOR: Class & Party: £18 // Party only: £14.
Ain't Misbehavin' swing dance - Bristol's friendly, monthly Swing dance Social! 7.45pm Doors open | 7.55pm Beginners taster class | Downstairs - Dancing 8.30-midnight No partner needed, just turn up! £10 / £7 concessions on the door. Every third Friday of the month at SouthBank.
Directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Ivor Novello, this rom-com provided an early role for a slim, young Jack Hawkins (playing a cockney loudmouth). It is a well-crafted comedy, full of astute observation and tells the story of an illegitimate son of a Russian woman, who is the result of an affair that she had with Czar Nicholas II (or at least that’s his story).
Friday Milonga - every second Friday of the month with musicians from Argentina and all over the world. 19:15 Doors open -Basics Tango lesson for those who want to ease back into tango! / practice time! 20:00 till midnight Milonga. The Alchemy Milonga with it's usual mix of best tango music: traditional, modern and alternative.
Tom Forbes cleverly combines the flavours of pop, psychedelia, grunge & funk. Anna Colette’s music captures indie dream folk styles combined with a modern take. Azumei will DJ with Amapiano, UK garage, funky to Afro House fusing cultures and musical inspirations to create a more inclusive dancefloor.
Watch 7 stand-up comedians for just £4 and vote for your favourite comedian of the night to be invited back again in the future. This night sells out, so we recommend booking in advance! MC - Sam Hardy. Doors open at 7.15 PM. Starts promptly at 8.00 PM. Tickets are £5 each + booking fee.
The Bristol Latin Project is run by dancers for dancers and has been built to enable the growth and development of both Bristol's dancers and the Bristol Latin dancing scene as a whole. 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Doors open 7.40pm for a prompt start! 8:00pm - 9:00pm: FOUR classes (Salsa & Bachata side by side!) Class & Party: £14 // Party only: £10. ON THE DOOR: Class & Party: £18 // Party only: £14.
To welcome Ellie as a new singer and Dan returning on bass, Quick Exit will be performing their first gig of 2024 at The SouthBank Club! Expect plenty of live pop/rock, think Foo Fighters & Foals, through to Dua Lipa & Sia, a proper mix! The bar's open and feel free to bring kids or anyone else you think might enjoy it along, Quick Exit is generally family friendly with no swearing. Free of charge!
Ain't Misbehavin' swing dance - Bristol's friendly, monthly Swing dance Social! 7.45pm Doors open | 7.55pm Beginners taster class | Downstairs - Dancing 8.30-midnight No partner needed, just turn up! £10 / £7 concessions on the door. Every third Friday of the month at SouthBank.
Our next screening (on Sunday Feb 11) is a real lost classic of comic (!) Italian neo-realism from 1960. Adua e le compagne (or Adua and Her Friends aka Hungry for Love) was directed by Antonio Pietrangeli and stars Simone Signore and Marcello Mastroianni. It was voted Best Italian film of the year in 1960 and won the Silver Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival. Falling unemployed, thanks to the 1958 Merlin Law closing all the brothels in Italy, four former prostitutes open a restaurant on the outskirts of Rome ... with unexpected consequences.
Friday Milonga - every second Friday of the month with musicians from Argentina and all over the world. 19:15 Doors open -Basics Tango lesson for those who want to ease back into tango! / practice time! 20:00 till midnight Milonga. The Alchemy Milonga with it's usual mix of best tango music: traditional, modern and alternative.
The incredible Marvin Muoneke and Victoria Klewin will be Singing and Swinging together at SouthBank.
Halcyon (Headline Band) -the Bristol-based quintet Halcyon was formed in 2021 and quickly developed a unique sound in the landscape of the UK modern jazz scene. Mixing elements of avant-garde jazz, funk and experimental prog rock, the band flows between carefully crafted melodies and improvised sections in line with the jazz tradition. After party dance lead by Chiedza, (Headline DJ), hailing from South Africa and with Nepalese roots, DJ Chiedza’s journey into the music world is a vibrant mix of cultural and historic influences.
Join Stacey Charles for an electrifying evening and experience an amazing Tina Turner tribute. Experience the remarkable musical repertoire of the "Queen of Rock and Roll" in an spectacular production that has wow'd audiences in leading showbars across the Costa del Sol! Stacey will be singing all Tina Turner hits including The Best, Proud Mary, What's Love Got To Do With It, Shake A Tail Feather, River Deep - Mountain High, Steamy Windows and many more! In the second set Stacey will then perform your favourite upbeat hits from divas across the ages including Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Adele and many more. Get ready to sing and dance the night away with Caribbean sensation Stacey Charles! Performing for one night only at the Southbank Club, Southville.
'ONE OF THE MOST VIBRANT GENRES IN WORLD MUSIC. YIDDISH MUSIC IS THE NEW ROCK & ROLL.' The Guardian
‘Source’ is the new album from English folk pioneer, composer and melodeon player James Kerry. Leading an energetic four-piece acoustic band, James showcases his passion for the music with stunning arrangements of English folk classics, pieces by contemporary artists and his own compositions. Accompanying James is a group of friends who also happen to be among the UK’s leading folk instrumentalists: James Delarre (Mawkin, Topette!!) on fiddle, viola and mandolin; Tom Kitching (Pilgrim’s Way, Alberio) on fiddle and mandolin, and Danny Tonks (Foot Down, Hilltop Ceilidh Band) on acoustic guitar. James Kerry will be touring Source in October and November 2023.
PARTY NOON-LATE 💃🎶! It's that time of year again...the annual SouthBank anniversary bash celebrating 16 years of love, sweat and tears as an independent arts and community space (and Jess' secret birthday shhh…🎂) SouthBank was recently awarded 'Best Community Arts & Music Venue - South West 2022' and ‘Best Live Music venue 2021’ by SME UK Enterprise Awards. In that time we’ve sung, danced, laughed, survived covid, seen celebrations of birth, marriage, death and everything in between. What to expect? BBQ, bar, acoustic music in the garden from 12.30pm plus art displays and childrens cine all afternoon. As the sun sets a sprinkling of performance, live music from the fabulous 'Helele'. Expect a tight set mixing infectious West African grooves with jazz. plus DJs, dancing and general merriment. Update! 'Helele' will headline the SouthBank club Anniversary Party celebrations! Expect a tight set mixing infectious West African grooves with jazz. If you’ve been part of SouthBank over the last year as teacher, performer, participant or general visitor we’d love to see you. Performers are welcome! The bar will be open until late! The daytime event is FREE but ticketed here. Evening event is a tiny 5.00 from https://hdfst.uk/e96613
80s themed concert and party. Performance by Break Out Voices. Bar and snacks. All proceeds go to www.unseenuk.org
Watch 7 stand-up comedians for just £4 and vote for your favourite comedian of the night to be invited back again in the future. This night sells out, so we recommend booking in advance! This month our headliner will be Micky Overman. As seen on ITV2 and BBC Three, and with over 12 million views online, Micky is an undeniable rising star whose 'smart observations and snappy one-liners' (TheWeeReview.com) have gained her much critical acclaim. ‘A pin-sharp torrent of precision gags and delightfully silly one-liners’ (Observer). MC - Sam Hardy. Doors open at 7.15 PM. Starts promptly at 8.00 PM. Tickets are £4 each + booking fee.
A Different Thread is a transatlantic band fronted by Alicia Best from Durham, North Carolina, and Robert Jackson from the Midlands of England. The two met busking in Ireland in 2016 and have been on the road ever since, touring and creating original music together. Pulling from their respective roots, they weave together elements of 70s’ Folk Revival, Country, and Appalachian Blues into a timeless blend of Americana.
The Bristol Latin Project is run by dancers for dancers and has been built to enable the growth and development of both Bristol's dancers and the Bristol Latin dancing scene as a whole. 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Doors open 7.40pm for a prompt start! 8:00pm - 9:00pm: THREE Salsa classes and TWO Bachata classes side by side! 𝐃𝐉𝐬: DJ Charlie (Bachata), DJ Petar (Salsa & Bachata), & DJ Cedric (Salsa). Class & Party: £𝟏𝟎 // Party only: £𝟖.
Brazil is truly the country of Carnival, but São João is equally treasured by Brazilians. Time for Northeastern dance, feasting and music! During the entire month of June, night or day, the chords of the accordion, the triangle and zabumbas, can be heard in the Northeast of Brazil. Forró Bristol e Oca Brasil are gathering forces to bring this amazing party to Bristol. Come and join us in this exciting event!!
Ain't Misbehavin' swing dance - Bristol's friendly, monthly Swing dance Social! 7.45pm Doors open | 7.55pm Beginners taster class | Downstairs - Dancing 8.30-midnight No partner needed, just turn up! £10 / £7 concessions on the door. Every third Friday of the month at SouthBank.
The next screening is The Lady Eve (1941), a screwball comedy that turns out to be full of subversive, feminist principle. Written and directed by Preston Sturges, it stars Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck.
Friday Milonga - every second Friday of the month with musicians from Argentina and all over the world. 19:15 Doors open -Basics Tango lesson for those who want to ease back into tango! / practice time! 20:00 till midnight Milonga. The Alchemy Milonga with it's usual mix of best tango music: traditional, modern and alternative.
ROLL UP, ROLL UP. The Inferno Aces are a troupe of four magical acts all putting together there talents to bring you a jam packed evening full of Magic, illusion and circus. The Aces are Tom who does a mixture or grand scale illusion along with dangerous stunts and escapes. You've got Lucy who as well as her magical skills specialises in retro circus style hula hoop dancing. Also there is Lee who is a charismatic character who likes to bring the classics of magic and illusion to theatres. And then there's Gaz who does the fiendish type of stunts you expect to see in a early 1900s sideshow. One things for certain, this is sure to be a fun filled evening with plenty of energy and most definitely not to be missed at a absolute bargain price of £10 a ticket (£6 under 16s) Show may contain minor use of adult Language and strong lighting.
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled.
3 week Salsa Fusion Progressive Workshop focusing on Afro Contemporary, Son Montuno and Salsa on2. The idea is to work towards a little routine that incorporates the vocabulary learned, so you can have something to practice with purpose and intention. Book your spot: edwinrodriguezdance@gmail.com, +44 7495 645843
The Bristol Latin Project is run by dancers for dancers and has been built to enable the growth and development of both Bristol's dancers and the Bristol Latin dancing scene as a whole. 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Doors open 7.40pm for a prompt start! 8:00pm - 9:00pm: THREE Salsa classes and TWO Bachata classes side by side! 𝐃𝐉𝐬: DJ Charlie (Bachata), DJ Petar (Salsa & Bachata), & DJ Cedric (Salsa). Class & Party: £𝟏𝟎 // Party only: £𝟖.
Watch 8 stand-up comedians for just £4 and vote for your favourite comedian of the night to be invited back again in the future. This night sells out, so we recommend booking in advance! This month's headliner will be Comedy Central and BBC Three’s Jamie D’Souza. Jamie’s stand up has been described as a mix of short stories and one liners, delivered with an instant likeability and an understated confidence. Covering a range of topics including veganism, his mixed race heritage and coming to terms with entering adulthood. MC - Sam Hardy. Doors open at 7.15 PM. Starts promptly at 8.00 PM. Tickets are £4 each + booking fee.
3 week Salsa Fusion Progressive Workshop focusing on Afro Contemporary, Son Montuno and Salsa on2. The idea is to work towards a little routine that incorporates the vocabulary learned, so you can have something to practice with purpose and intention. Book your spot: edwinrodriguezdance@gmail.com, +44 7495 645843
Ain't Misbehavin' swing dance - Bristol's friendly, monthly Swing dance Social! 7.45pm Doors open | 7.55pm Beginners taster class | Downstairs - Dancing 8.30-midnight No partner needed, just turn up! £10 / £7 concessions on the door. Every third Friday of the month at SouthBank.
Our screening on Sunday May 14th (returning to the second Sunday of the month) is Too Many Crooks (1959). Considered a 'B' movie when made, it is a reminder of a time when Britain made better comedy movies than any one else. It introduces Joe Melia and showcases a plethora of post-war comedy talent ... like Sydney Tafler, Terry Scott, George Cole, Sidney James, Bernard Bresslaw and Terry-Thomas. (And had such longevity that it was remade by Hollywood in 1986 as Ruthless People, starring Bette Midler and Danny DeVito.)
3 week Salsa Fusion Progressive Workshop focusing on Afro Contemporary, Son Montuno and Salsa on2. The idea is to work towards a little routine that incorporates the vocabulary learned, so you can have something to practice with purpose and intention. Book your spot: edwinrodriguezdance@gmail.com, +44 7495 645843
Friday Milonga - every second Friday of the month with musicians from Argentina and all over the world. 19:15 Doors open -Basics Tango lesson for those who want to ease back into tango! / practice time! 20:00 till midnight Milonga. The Alchemy Milonga with it's usual mix of best tango music: traditional, modern and alternative.
On this two day workshop, Anna Orren, experienced Rolfing practitioner will teach us about how bodies are most efficient and what is needed for a body to feel better, stronger, more flexible and pain free! Suitable for anyone working with or interested in massage, bodywork and movement. Email to reserve a place and pay a £50 deposit. Email address: theorrisons@yahoo.com
VooKoo Presents: CHIEDZA / CRAWTA / NIGEL GRACE / DJ CDQ / MIDNIGHT GROOVE. Featuring a killer DJ-centric lineup, art fair, and clothes swap! Buy some art from our city's independent sellers and bring your pre-loved garms for a clothes swap.
Learn the fundamentals of Balboa in this one day workshop. Originating on the crowded dancefloors of southern California in the 20s and 30s, Balboa is characterised by its close connection and fast footwork which makes it perfect for dancing to higher tempos without breaking a sweat. In this workshop Bristol Swing Riot will cover the fundamentals of this swing-era dance - you'll learn some of the basic steps and moves as both a follow and a lead.
The Bristol Latin Project is run by dancers for dancers and has been built to enable the growth and development of both Bristol's dancers and the Bristol Latin dancing scene as a whole. Doors open 7.45pm for a prompt start! 8:00pm - 9:00pm: THREE levels of Salsa side by side. 9:00pm - 01:00am!! Latin Party across two rooms (Salsa & Bachata). 𝐃𝐉𝐬: DJ Charlie (Bachata), DJ Petar (Salsa & Bachata), & TBA. Class & Party: £𝟏𝟎 // Party only: £𝟖.
Watch 8 stand-up comedians for just £4 and vote for your favourite comedian of the night to be invited back again in the future. This night sells out, so we recommend booking in advance! This month's headliner is Stuart Goldsmith. Stu has performed multiple times at Montreal's Just For Laughs, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, and I'm also one of very few UK comics to have been invited to South By Southwest in Austin, Texas. MC - Sam Hardy. Doors open at 7.15 PM. Starts promptly at 8.00 PM. Tickets are £4 each + booking fee.
4 week Salsa Fusion Progressive Workshop focusing on Afro Cuban, Salsa on2, Son and Afrocontemporary. The idea is to work towards a little routine that incorporates the vocabulary learned, so you can have something to practice with purpose and intention. The session will be split into 2 parts: Skills and technique and Vocabulary. Book your spot: edwinrodriguezdance@gmail.com, +44 7495 645843
Ain't Misbehavin' swing dance - Bristol's friendly, monthly Swing dance Social! 7.45pm Doors open | 7.55pm Beginners taster class | Downstairs - Dancing 8.30-midnight No partner needed, just turn up! £10 / £7 concessions on the door. Every third Friday of the month at SouthBank.
4 week Salsa Fusion Progressive Workshop focusing on Afro Cuban, Salsa on2, Son and Afrocontemporary. The idea is to work towards a little routine that incorporates the vocabulary learned, so you can have something to practice with purpose and intention. The session will be split into 2 parts: Skills and technique and Vocabulary. Book your spot: edwinrodriguezdance@gmail.com, +44 7495 645843
Friday Milonga - every second Friday of the month with musicians from Argentina and all over the world. 19:15 Doors open -Basics Tango lesson for those who want to ease back into tango! / practice time! 20:00 till midnight Milonga. The Alchemy Milonga with it's usual mix of best tango music: traditional, modern and alternative.
4 week Salsa Fusion Progressive Workshop focusing on Afro Cuban, Salsa on2, Son and Afrocontemporary. The idea is to work towards a little routine that incorporates the vocabulary learned, so you can have something to practice with purpose and intention. The session will be split into 2 parts: Skills and technique and Vocabulary. Book your spot: edwinrodriguezdance@gmail.com, +44 7495 645843
CHERITANG is a collection of Neo-Soul loving beings, serving you smooth, chill tones with a sexy jazzy flavour. Featuring members of Fruit Machine, Inside Sun, Dolly Doo and previous member of Wham! Santa Fe are a Bristol based neo-soul band fusing glistening funk and low slung grooves with blended vocal melodies. The VooKoo Collective working with Southbank Club provides a safe space for all & any ill spirited behaviour will not be tolerated. Look out for those around you & as ever keep the vibes high!
A chance to dance to the incredible sound of Marvin Mouneke and his band. DJ sets from John Skeffington and Rob Starbuck! Full £15. Concessions £7.50
To avoid Easter Sunday, Classic Film Club will again meet on the FIRST Sunday (April 2) at 6.00pm for a 6.30 screening. Our film stars Richard Burton in his first Hollywood outing. My Cousin Rachel (1952) also stars Olivia de Havilland and is an adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's best seller. Like Rebecca, it is set in Cornwall, but this time is a period piece.
4 week Salsa Fusion Progressive Workshop focusing on Afro Cuban, Salsa on2, Son and Afrocontemporary. The idea is to work towards a little routine that incorporates the vocabulary learned, so you can have something to practice with purpose and intention. The session will be split into 2 parts: Skills and technique and Vocabulary. Book your spot: edwinrodriguezdance@gmail.com, +44 7495 645843
Join Honeymoon Swing for a Friday Swing Dance. You may have seen the band at The Folk House or at many of the swing dance festivals around the country. Guaranteed to be a good night for swing dancers of all styles, a great variety of dance music from before the era of Rock n Roll with some more recent tunes made older. The Southbank Club is a well established as a venue for dancing. Early bird tickets £12 (+bf). After 23rd March tickets will be £15 (+bf) including on the door.
Watch 8 stand-up comedians for just £4 and vote for your favourite comedian of the night to be invited back again in the future. This night sells out, so we recommend booking in advance! This month's headliner is Sasha Ellen - a stand-up comedian, with a friendly, quirky, conversational style. Sasha’s new show, Creeps and Geeks, was nominated for Best New Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival 2022. Creeps and Geeks was also featured in the Best Jokes of the Fringe collections of The Times and The Telegraph.
For one night only, the show must go on because when you got it flaunt it There's no business like show business, so send in the clowns and my favourite things, it's Spring, Spring, Spring and Summertime. (Don't rain on my parade ). I'm always true to you in my fashion so wouldn't it be loverly if you're a big spender. It will be some enchanted evening with everything coming up roses. You can't stop the beat of a second hand rose..... so who will buy......? TICKETS: £14 (Unreserved seating)
Ain't Misbehavin' swing dance - Bristol's friendly, monthly Swing dance Social! 7.45pm Doors open | 7.55pm Beginners taster class | Downstairs - Dancing 8.30-midnight No partner needed, just turn up! £10 / £7 concessions on the door. Every third Friday of the month at SouthBank.
SINGLE NIGHT TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Kaleidoscope XXL is all about the music and the parties. If you’ve been to one of their monthly nights then imagine that, cranked up 6 notches.
Friday Milonga - every second Friday of the month with musicians from Argentina and all over the world. 19:15 Doors open -Basics Tango lesson for those who want to ease back into tango! / practice time! 20:00 till midnight Milonga. The Alchemy Milonga with it's usual mix of best tango music: traditional, modern and alternative.
The Lost Weekend (1945), was nominated for seven Oscars and won four: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay. Starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman, it was directed by Billy Wilder. Some argue the impact of its depiction of alcoholism has diminished over the years, but I disagree: its unflinching honesty shocked audiences in 1945 and Milland's award-winning performance (his only Oscar) remains remarkably powerful. It is one of only three films to win both a best picture Oscar and the Grand Prix at Canne (the other two being Marty, 1955 and Parasite, 2019). THIS WEEK 6PM FOR 6.30PM SCREENING.
Приглашаю на Стендап вечеринку в Бристоле! Будет весело и познавательно. 4 марта, в субботу, состоится первая вечеринка! Стендап это новое, динамичное и интересное направление юмора. Это когда люди шутят про себя, про то, что у них есть в голове и жизни. В программе: стендап от участников шоу Открытый микрофон и Комеди Батла, шутки, приколы, конкурсы, афтерпарти с Караоке, зажигательная музыка и конечно же море позитива! Ведущий, Игорь Павлов. Дата: 4 марта, Суббота Начало в 18:30 Вход: £25
This chapter of our monthly live music series sees the incredible... "Jazz, Latin, Afrobeat, Dub, Dance" DEEMS EXPERIMENT. Drawing from a wide variety of sonic sources including jazz, art rock, classical and electronic music, Deems Experiment is a collaborative, improvised project with rotating musicians, selected for their commitment to free improvisation and communication through music. BOHOSAPIENS tap into a universal language that transcends the verbal and translates into an inimitable yet inclusive rhythmic and sonic experience. Moving fluidly and easily from afrobeat to latin, dub to dance and then further into unbridled jazz improv, they masterfully combine all the ingredients necessary to get any room dancing. Inspired by and referencing the wider UK modern Jazz powerhouses of KOKOROKO, Ezra Collective and Sons of Kemet.
The Bristol Latin Project is run by dancers for dancers and has been built to enable the growth and development of both Bristol's dancers and the Bristol Latin dancing scene as a whole. Doors open 7.45pm for a prompt start! 8:00pm - 9:00pm: THREE levels of Salsa side by side. 9:00pm - 01:00am!! Latin Party across two rooms (Salsa & Bachata). 𝐃𝐉𝐬: DJ Charlie (Bachata), DJ Petar (Salsa & Bachata), & TBA. Class & Party: £𝟏𝟎 // Party only: £𝟖.
Watch 8 stand-up comedians for just £4 and vote for your favourite comedian of the night to be invited back again in the future. This night sells out, so we recommend booking in advance! This month's headliner is Patrick Spicer! "An engaging and natural storyteller" - The Skinny. He has been nominated for both Chortle Newcomer of the Year and Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year, as well as reaching the finals of several national comedy competitions. He has written for and been featured on; BBC2, BBC3, BBC iPlayer and Channel 4 Online, and has received millions of views across Instagram and TikTok. ("A totally relatable comedy masterclass" - Mumble Comedy) With support from: Tess Rummer, James Crawley, Shirley Halse, Hannah Weetman, + more. MC - Sam Hardy. Doors open at 7.15 PM. Starts promptly at 8.00 PM. Tickets are £4 each + booking fee.
Ain't Misbehavin' swing dance - Bristol's friendly, monthly Swing dance Social! 7.45pm Doors open | 7.55pm Beginners taster class | Downstairs - Dancing 8.30-midnight No partner needed, just turn up! £10 / £7 concessions on the door. Every third Friday of the month at SouthBank.
Calling all musicians, performers and music lovers of Bristol! Come and join the fun! Perform a set, join a jam or just enjoy the music talent on show! Third Thursday of every month at the Southbank Club, Bristol - BS3 1DB. Doors 7pm | Music starts at 8pm. Beginning with a few open mic slots before the open jam commences, be sure to get there early or MSG for a slot! Everyone's welcome! Come as a spectator just get yaself a ticket! For more info email Chalky at: vookoo.collective@gmail.com or message on social media @vookoo_bristol
Our February screening at SouthBank is The Grapes of Wrath (1940). Starring Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell and John Carradine, the film was directed by John Ford. The screenplay was adapted by Nunnally Johnson and the film benefits hugely from the work of cinematographer Gregg Toland. One of the first films selected in 1989 for preservation by the United States National Film Registry as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant", it won two Academy awards for Best Supporting Actress (Jane Darwell) and Best Director (John Ford).
~ OUT THE CLOSET ~ are high-energy genre blenders, mixing House, Disco, UKG, Bassline & more, playing underground remixes of iconic songs that are guaranteed to keep audiences captivated. ~ DJ HEAVEN LEE ~ having been influenced by her upbringing in Ibiza and her parents love of dance music, music has become part of HEAVEN-LEE’s lifestyle. She embraces all sorts of styles of dance music ranging between house and techno.
A Party for everyone who loves Salsa at Southbank & a special thank you to Salsify students for their support in 2022! Numbers are capped as usual to ensure comfortable dancing for all, however, this large venue is capable of comfortably accommodating 100 dancers! So there is extra space for dancing entry will be limited to 90 for Salsa. 8pm classes. Intermidiate (Level 3): Cedric, Improver (Level 2): Charlie & Davina, Beginner (Level 1): Ania and Deaglán. Social from 9pm. Tickets: £10
Watch 8 stand-up comedians for just £4 and vote for your favourite comedian of the night to be invited back again in the future. This night sells out, so we recommend booking in advance! This month's headliner is Eric Rushton. With support from: Damon Conlan Eli Gumble Mel Owen Brendan Low Evanthe Gee Chrissy Derbyshire Tom Hutchinson MC - Sam Hardy Doors open at 7.15 PM. Starts promptly at 8.00 PM. Tickets are £4 each + booking fee.
Ain't Misbehavin' swing dance - Bristol's friendly, monthly Swing dance Social! 7.45pm Doors open | 7.55pm Beginners taster class | Downstairs - Dancing 8.30-midnight No partner needed, just turn up! £10 / £7 concessions on the door. Every third Friday of the month at SouthBank.
Friday Milonga - every second Friday of the month with musicians from Argentina and all over the world. 19:15 Doors open -Basics Tango lesson for those who want to ease back into tango! / practice time! 20:00 till midnight Milonga. The Alchemy Milonga with it's usual mix of best tango music: traditional, modern and alternative.
This month's screening (Sunday Jan 8) is The Turning Point (1952), a variation on film noir starring William Holden, Edmond O'Brien and Alexis Smith. Directed by William Dieterle and based on a then renowned US senate investigation into organised crime, it is a tightly wrapped tale of romance and political intrigue from a seasoned cast.
East Street Emporium indoor Christmas market at the SouthBank Club 11am-3pm.
Ain't Misbehavin' swing dance - Bristol's friendly, monthly Swing dance Social! 7.45pm Doors open | 7.55pm Beginners taster class | Downstairs - Dancing 8.30-midnight No partner needed, just turn up! £10 / £7 concessions on the door. Every third Friday of the month at SouthBank.
Take part in the Christmas quiz at SouthBank's Christmas party on Thursday 15th December, 7.30pm in the back room, £2. Expect quirky quick quality questions, Christmas themed music and picture rounds plus events of 2022.
It's that time of year again... please join us at the SouthBank Club for a Christmas party from 6pm! Take part in the Christmas quiz in the back room at 7.30pm or come and enjoy mince pies, mulled wine, live music and merriment! FREE entry! £2 to take part in the Christmas quiz
Before the Airplane parodies, before Blazing Saddles, before the Laugh-in and Monty Python, before them all, there was Hellzapoppin (1941). As well as being a groundbreaking critique of the phony restrictions of Hollywood narrative, the comic mayhem of Hellzapoppin celebrates swing dance and the genius of performers like Frankie Manning. If you have not seen Hellzapoppin before, you are in for a treat. And if you have, you'll welcome the chance to see it again on a big screen.
Friday Milonga - every second Friday of the month with musicians from Argentina and all over the world. 19:15 Doors open -Basics Tango lesson for those who want to ease back into tango! / practice time! 20:00 till midnight Milonga. The Alchemy Milonga with it's usual mix of best tango music: traditional, modern and alternative.
The last of this years monthly live music series by VooKoo sees... The Gulls - a trio of mad bastards that tour up and down the country in their beaten-up old motorhome. Willing to ruffle a few feathers in order to rescue our freedom from finger flicking apathy. Their listeners have described their gigs like 'dancing around the last bonfire at the end of the world.' For lovers of Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin and The Doors the moment you've been waiting for has arrived. The Sunshine Blues Band are based in Bristol and bring together our love of 60s blues, hard rock and funk to create a natural and authentic sound that encompasses our values of freedom and optimism. Come join the VooKoo tribe for a night to remember!
Join Ellie Moonshine and the Prohibition Band at the Southbank for a fun filled evening of swing jazz and dance. Fronted by sassy vocalists Ellie and Millie Moonshine, the Prohibition Band play an upbeat mix of jazz standards, swing classics, and up-beat floor-fillers. So grab your glad rags and put your dancing shoes on, for an evening of dance, live music and entertainment. Music and dancing starts from 21:00, £6 entry!
The Bristol Ceilidh Collective return to the SouthBank Club! After a summer of festival-ing and being on the road they're back with their kooky yet traditional take on the Ceilidh night. Expect celtic, balkan, and folk, to set you off into group and partner dance which they will call and lead you through, and then let you go free with... 7pm Doors, Ceilidh Begins 7:30pm. £7 advance. £10 OTD
Watch 8 stand-up comedians for just £4 and vote for your favourite comedian of the night to be invited back again in the future. This night sells out, so we recommend booking in advance! This month's headliner is Lord Christian Brighty, the country's most notorious rake. He puts the bi in Byron, the don in hedonism, and the key in chastity belts. Prepare to swoon for the greatest lover who has ever lived. He sends his fondlest regards. Lord Christian Brighty is played by Christian Brighty, the award-winning comedian, clown and heartthrob. His show Playboy had total sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre in 2022, and was one of the best-reviewed shows of the festival. Also performing: Orlando Gibbs, Ella Price, Jemma Baker, Joe Riley, And More. MC - Sam Hardy.
Ain't Misbehavin' swing dance - Bristol's friendly, monthly Swing dance Social! 7.45pm Doors open | 7.55pm Beginners taster class | Downstairs - Dancing 8.30-midnight No partner needed, just turn up! £10 / £7 concessions on the door. Every third Friday of the month at SouthBank.
Calling all musicians, performers and music lovers of Bristol! Come and join the fun! Perform a set, join a jam or just enjoy the music talent on show! Third Thursday of every month at the Southbank Club, Bristol - BS3 1DB. Doors 7pm | Music starts at 8pm. Beginning with a few open mic slots before the open jam commences, be sure to get there early or MSG for a slot! Everyone's welcome! Come as a spectator just get yaself a ticket! For more info email Chalky at: vookoo.collective@gmail.com or message on social media @vookoo_bristol
Our next film is in French (with subtitles) and stars Danielle Darriex, Charles Boyer and the Italian director Vittoria de Sica (unusually in an acting role). It was directed by the German-French master filmmaker, Max Ophüls. The Earrings of Madame de . . . (1953) is an emotional and adventurous tale of deception, opulence and tragic romance, set in Paris at the turn of the century. PLOT: To pay off some debts, an aristocratic lady sells some earrings, gifted to her by her husband, to her jeweller. She tells her husband she lost them at the opera, but when news of the search hits the newspapers, her jeweller approaches her husband and sells them back. Trouble ensues - but in a very French manner.
Our Sunday lunches are back from Sunday 13th November 2022 with a new chef! We will be serving delicious lunches from 12:00 midday, last food orders at 14:30. Reserve via the ticket link to guarantee a table for you and your group. Pay at the venue!
Friday Milonga - every second Friday of the month with musicians from Argentina and all over the world. 19:15 Doors open -Basics Tango lesson for those who want to ease back into tango! / practice time! 20:00 till midnight Milonga. The Alchemy Milonga with it's usual mix of best tango music: traditional, modern and alternative.
Friday Milonga - every second Friday of the month with musicians from Argentina and all over the world. 19:15 Doors open -Basics Tango lesson for those who want to ease back into tango! / practice time! 20:00 till midnight Milonga. The Alchemy Milonga with it's usual mix of best tango music: traditional, modern and alternative.
LONG TONIC are a groovy-blues rock band based in Bristol bringing a foot-stomping, head-bopping energy to any live night. Ideal listening for fans of The Black Keys, RHCP, Sticky Fingers, Ocean Alley and The Doors. KOLOLO are based in Bristol and birthed from that pandemic thing that happened, Kololo blend vocal harmonies and trippy production to make a trio of computerised groove. Smooth alternative pop. Kicking the night off will be VooKoos resident DJ Midnight Groove providing a Kaleidoscopic party music to get you're feet warmed up for the night ahead. Get your tickets now for a night to remember!
Special Guests: Teacher & Dj: Greg Brad (Bachata), Salsa by Sam Mr. Sleek & Charlotte. Salsa & Bachata! FREE Classes: 8-9pm. Party: 9pm - 12am. Price: £10 (£8 NUS) All Night. Every Fourth Friday of the month at SouthBank!
Watch 8 stand-up comedians for just £4 and vote for your favourite comedian of the night to be invited back again in the future. This night sells out, so we recommend booking in advance! This month's headliner is Birmingham comedian, Sachin Kumarendran. Sachin regularly performs weekends for some of the UK's biggest comedy clubs and promoters, has put on successful shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and Leicester Comedy Festivals, performed an hour show for the standup.tv streaming platform. He is through to the upcoming Final of Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year 2021, was a Finalist in Manfords New of the Year 2019, and was shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Award 2021. With support from: Johnny CT, Mark Adams, Julius Abraham, Lynsey Hall, George Willoughby, Jessica Otterwell, Alexandra Mason, and MC - Sam Hardy.
Weekend Workshop based on the FELDENKRAIS METHOD. In this first workshop series, which will take place in Bristol, release of the psoas core tension will be explored using principles of the Feldenkrais Method. Taught by three Feldenkrais Practitioners, participants will learn to differentiate between useful contractions, to create strength, and harmful restrictions by methodically exploring an area through movement and its relation to the whole body-mind system. The workshop will be on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd October from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Booking via Eventbrite or contact trefeldenkrais@gmail.com. Open to participants with interest/experience in movement practice.
Ain't Misbehavin' swing dance - Bristol's friendly, monthly Swing dance Social! 7.45pm Doors open | 7.55pm Beginners taster class | Downstairs - Dancing 8.30-midnight No partner needed, just turn up! £10 / £7 concessions on the door. Every third Friday of the month at SouthBank.
Calling all musicians, performers and music lovers of Bristol! Come and join the fun! Perform a set, join a jam or just enjoy the music talent on show! Third Thursday of every month at the Southbank Club, Bristol - BS3 1DB. Doors 7pm | Music starts at 8pm. Beginning with a few open mic slots before the open jam commences, be sure to get there early or MSG for a slot! Everyone's welcome! Come as a spectator just get yaself a ticket! For more info email Chalky at: vookoo.collective@gmail.com or message on social media @vookoo_bristol
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Friday Milonga - every second Friday of the month with musicians from Argentina and all over the world. 19:15 Doors open -Basics Tango lesson for those who want to ease back into tango! / practice time! 20:00 till midnight Milonga. The Alchemy Milonga with it's usual mix of best tango music: traditional, modern and alternative.
Our next Classic film on Sunday October 9 is Random Harvest (1942), directed by Mervyn ReRoy and starring British talent in Ronald Coleman and Greer Garson. PLOT: At the end of WWI amnesiac, Smithy, meets showgirl, Paula. They fall in love and marry, but on a trip to Liverpool for a job interview, Smithy is hit by a car and recovers his true identity. The trouble is he has no memory of his life with Paula ... The film was the highest earner for the studio in 1942 and still wins consistently high online rankings today.
Bristol's very own Miya The Sun form a unique blend of Jazzy Hip-Hop, Neo Soul and Funk. From sexy beats that soothe the soul to upbeat dancey feel good bangers! Influenced by the likes of A Tribe Called Quest, Tom Misch, Prince, The Roots, Jamiroquai and many more, they showcase a truly special sound! This will be the band's first gig since the release of their celebrated debut EP: Saviour The Flavour... Its gunna POP!! Tim Phillips, soloist singer, playing funky fingerstyle pop jazz and soul covers, new and old bangers guaranteed to make you groove! Our first event of the series is gunna start with a BANG! BE THERE. Get your tickets now for a night to remember!
Join us for a Lightning Quiz! TUESDAY 4TH OCTOBER 8PM. Expect quick-fire rounds of three questions each, interesting and unusual subjects, puzzle questions that you don't know that you know and full-length themed music and picture rounds. See you there! £2 to take part.
Forró Bristol is back in one of our favourite venues! Southbank Club! Come and dance Forró, a traditional Brazilian partner dance from Brazil's Northeast. Doors Open at 7 pm | Forró Class: 7.30pm | Live Band: from 9pm| Lights out: 00:00. Come and take part in this exciting event!.... but be aware: you might get addicted to it! Tickets: £10 at the door or via MoveGB. This is a great opportunity to see a traditional Brazilian band! Hope to see you there!
Watch 8 stand-up comedians for just £4 and vote for your favourite comedian of the night to be invited back again in the future. This night sells out, so we recommend booking in advance! This month's headliner is Patrick Spicer. Patrick is an actor and stand-up comedian quickly making a name for himself with a distinctively playful, relaxed stage presence and offbeat, unpredictable writing. He is a regular at top comedy clubs including; Angel Comedy, Top Secret, Backyard, Komedia, and The Boat Show. As a writer and actor he has starred in dozens of online shorts featured on BBC3, BBC iPlayer and Channel 4 Online, as well as television roles including The Mash Report on BBC2. He also regularly creates offbeat sketch comedy content for his social media channels, generating over a million views across all platforms.
PARTY 6PM-LATE 💃🎶! It's that time of year again...the annual SouthBank anniversary bash celebrating 15 years of love, sweat and tears as an independent arts and community space (and Jess' secret birthday shhh…🎂) SouthBank was recently awarded 'Best Community Arts & Music Venue - South West 2022' and ‘Best Live Music venue 2021’ by SME UK Enterprise Awards. In that time we’ve sung, danced, laughed, survived covid, seen celebrations of birth, marriage, death and everything in between. What to expect? BBQ and acoustic music in the garden from 6pm. Performance, cabaret, live music, DJs, dancing and general merriment into the early hours. Update! 'Helele' will headline the SouthBank club Anniversary Party celebrations! Expect a tight set mixing infectious West African grooves with jazz. If you’ve been part of SouthBank over the last year as teacher, performer, participant or general visitor we’d love to see you Performers are welcome! The bar will be open until late! The party is FREE but ticketed. You can order your bbq meal via the ticket link.
Calling all musicians, performers and music lovers of Bristol! Come and join the fun! Perform a set, join a jam or just enjoy the music talent on show! Third Thursday of every month at the Southbank Club, Bristol - BS3 1DB. Doors 7pm | Music starts at 8pm. Beginning with a few open mic slots before the open jam commences, be sure to get there early or MSG for a slot! Everyone's welcome! Come as a spectator just get yaself a ticket! For more info email Chalky at: vookoo.collective@gmail.com or message on social media @vookoo_bristol
Our next Classic Film, on September 11, is a war drama, Watch on the Rhine (1943), starring Bette Davis and Paul Lukas. It has a screenplay by Dashiell Hammett (The Maltese Falcon), adapted from a 1941 Broadway hit by Lillian Hellman. Nominated for the Best Picture Award at the 1943 Oscars, it lost out to Casablanca, but won a Best Actor Oscar for Paul Lukas. The story concerns an immigrant family seeking sanctuary in the US when they cross the border from Mexico to visit close relatives. They are from Germany and have to face opposition and treachery from a Count, who is a guest at the family home. The play had won a Critics Award in New York and film reviewers praised its acting and outspoken integrity.
Ain't Misbehavin' swing dance - Bristol's friendly, monthly Swing dance Social! 7.45pm Doors open | 7.55pm Beginners taster class | Downstairs - Dancing 8.30-midnight No partner needed, just turn up! £10 / £7 concessions on the door. Every third Friday of the month at SouthBank.
Friday Milonga - every second Friday of the month with musicians from Argentina and all over the world. 19:15 Doors open -Basics Tango lesson for those who want to ease back into tango! / practice time! 20:00 till midnight Milonga. The Alchemy Milonga with it's usual mix of best tango music: traditional, modern and alternative.
Join Aneta for her new Flamenco class at SouthBank. Every Wednesday from 20:15-21:15. Beginners are welcome! For more information email flamencoaneta@gmail.com
Come join us at SouthBank Club for a relaxed night of gaming. We'll have a selection of games with us but feel free to bring along anything specific you'd like to play!
Watch 8 stand-up comedians for just £4 and vote for your favourite comedian of the night to be invited back again in the future. This night sells out, so we recommend booking in advance! This month's headliner is Sally-Anne Hayward Award-winning comedian, Sally-Anne is currently supporting Sarah Millican on tour. She has performed all over the world and has also provided tour support for Russell Howard, Russell Kane, Hal Cruttenden and Suzi Ruffell.
Come join us at SouthBank Club for a relaxed night of gaming. We'll have a selection of games with us but feel free to bring along anything specific you'd like to play!
Our screening on August 14 (second Sunday now, remember) is a 1957 DeLuxe Colour CinemaScope film. Adapted from a 1952 novel and directed by John Huston, the film was nominated for Best Actress (Deborah Kerr) and Best adapted Screenplay. It follows the fortunes of a marine (Robert Mitchum) and a nun (Kerr) shipwrecked on a desert island during WWII and was the first pairing of Deborah Kerr and Robert Mitchum (they would star in four movies together). Kerr observed that Mitchum was "a far more complex person than his lazy, relaxed manner would have you believe, a man who hides many lights under many bushels." Mitchum never received formal acting lessons which, he said, "is like going to school to learn to be tall."
Will the England Lionesses win the Women’s Euro final? Join us to watch the final on the big screen at SouthBank, 5pm kick off! The bar will be open and we're serving Sunday Lunches from 12:00. Reserve a table for lunch via our website. Last food orders 15:00.
Watch 8 stand-up comedians for just £4 and vote for your favourite comedian of the night to be invited back again in the future. This month's headliner is Matt Hobbs. He has been performing on the comedy circuit since 2012. A proud Bristolian, scientist and silly sausage.
Acting Out Summer school a children's Drama Workshop exploring the play of The Tempest. For 5 - 11 years olds. "We are such stuff as dreams are made on...” Cast adrift with Acting Out and come on a magical adventure. This year we will explore and play with the story of The Tempest, travelling through its themes of love, betrayal and revenge. Journey through the story together with imagination, improvisation, craft and all your favourite Acting Out drama games. The Tempest is on the curriculum for KS3 so drama is a great way for KS1 and KS2 to have fun and get familar with the story.
Come join us at SouthBank Club for a relaxed night of gaming. We'll have a selection of games with us but feel free to bring along anything specific you'd like to play!
Special Guests: Tbc... Salsa by Sam Mr. Sleek & Charlotte 2 ROOMS OF DANCING | Salsa & Bachata Classes: 8-9pm | Party: 9pm - 12am Price: £10 (£8 NUS) All Night Every Fourth Friday of the month at SouthBank!
Ain't Misbehavin' swing dance - Bristol's friendly, monthly Swing dance Social! 7.45pm Doors open | 7.55pm Beginners taster class | Downstairs - Dancing 8.30-midnight No partner needed, just turn up! £10 / £7 concessions on the door. Every third Friday of the month at SouthBank.
Join us for the Wimbledon Final on the big screen at SouthBank. Screening from 14:00. The bar will be open and we're serving Sunday Lunches from 12:00! Reserve a table for lunch via our website.
Friday Milonga - every second Friday of the month with musicians from Argentina and all over the world. 19:15 Doors open -Basics Tango lesson for those who want to ease back into tango! / practice time! 20:00 till midnight Milonga. The Alchemy Milonga with it's usual mix of best tango music: traditional, modern and alternative.
Outwit your competitors with general facts and trivia! Join us for a quiz night at SouthBank on Tuesday 5th July starting at 20:30! £2 per person.
Watch 8 stand-up comedians for just £4 and vote for your favourite comedian of the night to be invited back again in the future. This month's headliner is Celya AB. Originally from Paris, Celya AB is a fast rising writer-performer, with a magnetic stage presence and brilliantly crafted material. Winner of the Breaking Talent Award in 2019 (Birmingham Comedy Festival) and a finalist in the 2019 Funny Women Awards, Celya recently appeared as a guest correspondent on Yesterday, Today and The Day Before (Comedy Central) and performed a stand up set on Festival of Funny Live (BBC). A regular writer for BBC Radio’s The News Quiz, Celya is bringing a work in progress of her debut show, Swimming, to the Camden Comedy Club on December 17th.
Come join us at SouthBank Club for a relaxed night of gaming. We'll have a selection of games with us but feel free to bring along anything specific you'd like to play!
Special Guests: Tbc... Salsa by Sam Mr. Sleek & Charlotte 2 ROOMS OF DANCING | Salsa & Bachata Classes: 8-9pm | Party: 9pm - 12am Price: £10 (£8 NUS) All Night Every Fourth Friday of the month at SouthBank!
Ain't Misbehavin' swing dance - Bristol's friendly, monthly Swing dance Social! 7.45pm Doors open | 7.55pm Beginners taster class | Downstairs - Dancing 8.30-midnight No partner needed, just turn up! £10 / £7 concessions on the door. Every third Friday of the month at SouthBank.
Calling all musicians and music lovers of Bristol! Come and join the fun! Perform a set, join a jam or just enjoy the talent on show! Everyone's welcome! Doors 7pm | Music starts at 8pm £3 on the door | performers go free For more info email Chalky at: vookoo.collective@gmail.com Or message on social media @vookoo_bristol
Our Classic Film on June 12 is Pitfall (1948), starring Dick Powell, Lizabeth Scott, Jane Wyatt, and Raymond Burr. Directed by André de Toth, the film opens as a melodrama but quickly becomes a film noir and ends as social commentary.
Come to SouthBank for delicious lunches served at our unique music venue every Sunday from 12:00-17:00, last food orders at 14:30. There will be music, a great atmosphere and our outdoor seating area will be open so you can relax in the sun! Reserve a table via the ticket link to guarantee a table. Pay at the venue!
After their summer cabaret event was unfortunately cancelled due to low ticket sales The Flaming Feathers have decided to throw a barn dance....and your all invited! Expect high kicking performances from The Flaming Feathers, Line Dancing Lessons, Hilarious Games & Social Dancing. No previous dance experience required if you want to take part in the lesson - just the desire to have a great time! Can we get a YE-HA!
Friday Milonga - every second Friday of the month with musicians from Argentina and all over the world. 19:15 Doors open -Basics Tango lesson for those who want to ease back into tango! / practice time! 20:00 till midnight Milonga. The Alchemy Milonga with it's usual mix of best tango music: traditional, modern and alternative.
Anglo-French acoustic five-piece Topette!! are back, for their first UK tour since 2019. With two albums released since the last tour, (Rhododendron, 2019 and Bourdon, 2022) they are hot, and raring to go... Book early!
Come to SouthBank for delicious lunches served at our unique music venue every Sunday! Our dance, music and arts venue with a bar and good food is open and we're serving delicious lunches every Sunday from 12:00-17:00, last food orders at 14:30. There will be music, a great atmosphere and our outdoor seating area will be open so you can relax in the sun! Reserve a table via the ticket link to guarantee a table for you and your group. Pay at the venue!
Welcome to São João party, the annual celebration that takes place at the beginning of the Brazilian Winter. During the entire month of June, night or day, the chords of the accordion, the triangle and zabumbas, can be heard in the Northeast of Brazil. To celebrate and honour Brazilian culture we are bringing this celebration to Bristol for one day. Its going to be amazing! Don't miss it! Learn how to dance Forró during this day and enjoy it at the evening party. Forró is a Brazilian partner dance that is easy to pick up, it is fun, playful and it's addictive! Any questions please contact us via forrobristol@gmail.com We hope to see you there! Forró Bristol, Pérolas de Rikardo e Oca Brasil are gathering forces to bring this amazing party to Bristol. Come and join us in this exciting event!!
We've planned a bank holiday full of dance, music, and good food at the SouthBank Club for the Jubilee bank holiday weekend! There will be live music all weekend starting on Friday night with our monthly First Friday Live event, featuring 'Freshly Cut Grass'. Saturday all-day we head to Brazil for the São João festival party hosted by Forró Bristol. Then relax with the launch of our SouthBank Sunday Lunches with musical accompaniment until 5pm! Come on down to the club for the Jubilee weekend and party with us! Scroll down for more info..
Chapter 5 of the exciting monthly FIRST FRIDAY LIVE by VooKoo sees the incredible... Freshly Cut Grass. Made up for a mix of Jazz and Classical players from the Royal Welsh College of Music. The band’s first album ‘Topiary’ was recorded entirely remotely with each member recording at their own homes. Expect a huge sounding show with genre bending music. Freshly Cut Grass draw influences from Frank Zappa, Snarky Puppy, Chicago and The Band but to name a few. They bring a vintage groove based rhythm section under exploratory guitars and innovative horns creating an ‘old sound in a modern life’.
Come join us at SouthBank Club for a relaxed night of gaming. We'll have a selection of games with us but feel free to bring along anything specific you'd like to play!
Special Guests: Darran Brady, Teacher & Dj: Gabriel Bravo (Happy Feet) and More Tbc.. Salsa by Sam Mr. Sleek & Charlotte 2 ROOMS OF DANCING | Salsa & Bachata Classes: 8-9pm | Party: 9pm - 12am Price: £10 (£8 NUS) All Night Every Fourth Friday of the month at SouthBank!
Watch up to 8 stand-up comedians for just £4 and vote for your favourite comedian of the night to be invited back again in the future. This month's headliners are Good Kids. “They're stupid, daft, at times nonsensical. Funny yes but daft as brushes. Just how I love my comedy. Thank the stars they went into stand up and not health care.” - Johnny Vegas Kieran Ahern and Tom Dowling, aka Good Kids, met in the playground at the age of 4. They're daft, weird and lairy. They have been taking the Midlands and wider UK comedy scene by storm for the last few years and have been nominated for a bunch of awards. Kieran is the curvaceous one and Tom is the other one. With support from: Chris Chopping Troy Orchard Jen Larner Ella Price Oscar Liddiard More TBC MC - Sam Hardy Doors open at 7.00 PM. You may be refused entry after 8 PM. Tickets are £4 each + booking fee.
The Bristol Ceilidh Collective will be playing and leading some new and some old folk tunes and dances for you all. The garden will be open to bask in the evening sun in between dances, and our full bar will be open too. No experience or partner needed, just show up, or bring down friends, family and loved ones Cheapest price online in advance: £7 online/ £6 concession/ More on the door The Bristol Ceilidh Collective have been leading and galavanting through their ceilidhs and themed nights all over bristol, the south west and wales. Come and join us every fourth Sunday of the month at SouthBank! ;)
Ain't Misbehavin' swing dance - Bristol's friendly, monthly Swing dance Social! 7.45pm Doors open | 7.55pm Beginners taster class | Downstairs - Dancing 8.30-midnight No partner needed, just turn up! £10 / £7 concessions on the door. Every third Friday of the month at SouthBank.
Calling all musicians and music lovers of Bristol! Come and join the fun! Perform a set, join a jam or just enjoy the talent on show! Everyone's welcome! Doors 7pm | Music starts at 8pm £3 on the door | performers go free For more info email Chalky at: vookoo.collective@gmail.com Or message on social media @vookoo_bristol
SouthBank will be serving delicious Sunday lunches from the beginning of June. Our pre-launch lunch party for friends, colleagues and members to try out our scrumptious menu will be held on Sunday 15th May from 12 midday. There will be great food, bar, real ale, quality coffees, music and guaranteed sunshine in the garden! Pre-book your table reservation to guarantee a space for a SET 2 COURSE MENU FOR £12 INCLUDES NON-ALCOHOLIC WELCOME PUNCH!
Music, Technique and Connection Salsa Workshop with Tamba. Tamba is an International Salsa artist based in the UK who is known for his musicality, his versatility in the styles he dances and most importantly for his amazing social dancing skills. Fast-track your dancing and become a better social dancer in 3 hours at this exciting workshop!!
Louis is running a dance workshop teaching his unique African contemporary dance from Cameroon 🇨🇲 Idrissa Camara from Ballet Nimba will be a guest teacher at the workshop - teaching amazing African dance styles from Guinea 🇬🇳
Friday Milonga - every second Friday of the month with musicians from Argentina and all over the world. 19:15 Doors open -Basics Tango lesson for those who want to ease back into tango! / practice time! 20:00 till midnight Milonga. The Alchemy Milonga with it's usual mix of best tango music: traditional, modern and alternative.
Bristol Griot Jam Session, open to all singers, instrumentalists and spectators. A chance to play along with Moussa Kouyate, a renowned Kora player, a kind of African harp. It's more of a collective jam than an open mic, and requires sensitivity when not to play rather than brilliance. Improvised poetry works well. The job of the Griot is to build community and that's what we do in these sessions. Audience who don't play are most welcome and we ask for £8 to help cover an honorarium to Moussa, local legend, who lives hand to mouth. Please bring a mic stand and lead if you need it. We can use the house PA basic set up. I'll be your host and on other occasions it's Emmy the Harp and/or Bryn on guitar. David Mowat trumpeter.
Sylvia Scarlett (1935) is based on a 1918 novel by Compton McKenzie (The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett). It was directed by George Cukor and stars Katharine Hepburn, Edmund Gwenn, Brian Aherne and Cary Grant. An embezzler has to get out of Paris quick, but his daughter insists on going with him so, to avoid detection, Sylvia wears men's clothing and becomes 'Sylvester'. Adventures ensue ... In fact Hepburn spends most of the film in men's clothes, with a love interest who is not Grant (who was not yet a star) but Aherne. The story's a genre mash-up and the gay director goes all out for a gender-bending theme that is ahead of its time - and that audiences were not ready for, but anyway ...
Chapter 4 in this exciting monthly live music series called FIRST FRIDAY LIVE by VooKoo sees the incredible...Reuben’s Daughters Playful and adventurous alternative pop where solid grooves undulate underneath a technicolor island of slide guitars. Reuben and his 'daughters' accompany on the stage, in the studio and with all creative elements make surreal melodies that crouch on the banks and whisper pictures into your brain. Prepare to be taken on a musical journey of psychedelic pastoral pop that feels like the first buds of spring.
The recession fashion show S/S 2022.... recession fashion shows (20 of them) have traditionally foreseen the next big thing. Hell, remember 'Miss EU' 2016 and 'The End is Nigh' 2017. So maybe best to anticipate a more sparkly future this time. The category is 'Don't let it all drag you down' We'll be dragging the usual models out of their bunkers to strut their varying sizes, ages and wigs. Not to be taken too seriously. A hilarious night out, that ends in a rush to the dressing room to grab the fabulous vintage and extraordinary recycled clothes for sale.
A regular on the comedy circuit throughout the UK. Leroy's had 4 sold out solo shows at the iconic Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff and recently returned to the centre to record his brand new show Almost Famous. Star of the BBC One hit sitcom Tourist Trap, Leroy has presented on 6 Nations Sin Bin, Wales Big Kickoff and Wales Live and is also the creator of the Moment of Truth podcast. “Leroy brings a touch of humour to some of the tougher issues in life. He’s risky at times but never crude and always uniquely observational” – Buzz Magazine With support from: Col Howarth Oliver Young Biscuit Barrell Sion Owen Jo Duncan MC: Sam Hardy Doors open at 7.00 PM.
Join the team from Toyville Games for a friendly night of board games. Bring your own games along or we'll have plenty of games available to try. From modern classics like Carcassonne or Ticket to Ride, to newer games like Wavelength and Calico. We can even teach you how to play if you'd like! Come with friends or we can match you with a suitable table.
RWKUS A dope nu-jazz quintet born in Bristol. Cutting their teeth in various environments from regular gig venues to busking on the streets of their home town and further afield. Influenced by various forms of jazz, hiphop, afrobeat, latin and electronic music.
VooKoo - Monthy Open Mic // Jam Night at Southbank Club, Bristol About this event Calling all musicians and music lovers of Bristol! Come and join the fun! Perform a set, join a jam or just enjoy the music talent on show! 3rd Thursday of every month at the Southbank Club, Bristol - BS3 1DB Beuatiful venue with hidden garden, large stage and seated tables. Everyones welcome! Cheap drinks! Don't miss out, get your tickets now! To perform just fill in this sign-up form. It does fill up so the sooner the better (link below) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xmPmIHZ4sFNgk_AQcTc2RHjb-Eh6-KndnH-3Sp2NPQo/edit To come as a spectator just get yaself a ticket! For more infomation email Chalky at: vookoo.collective@gmail.com Or message me on social media @vookoo_bristol
Our party to celebrate all the happenings of the past year..the closings and openings and half openings, refurbishments and all the great music and dance acts we've hosted. Door open 6pm with our Xmas market plus (at least) 3 live music acts: Kid Hyena - duo featuring body percussion and rhythm, an up tempo ceilidh set to get you up and dancing and a good ol' funk and soul band. There'll be african dancing, tango dancing, mince pies, mulled wine , a fire and of course the best of all the company of your fellow SouthBankers. Entry is free but ticketed so get there early.......or you might not get there at all?
An evening of board games & quiz hosted by SouthBank's own Quizibeth Taylor. Come down to the SouthBank Club to join us for an evening of games, quiz & fun. Quiz begins at 8.30pm. £1 entry fee, hosted by SouthBank's own Quizibeth Taylor.
This week's film: The Shop Around The Corner
Featuring the very best from the Burlesque & Cabaret Circuit including... *The Flaming Feathers - Vintage Dance Troupe From Sock Hop, The Moulin Rouge to Rio this versatile troupe of showgirls has been performing up and down the country for over a decade now and do not disappoint! Expect High Energy, High Kicks and alot of sparkly-fun from these Bristol-born girls. * Rod Laver - Juggling Genius A World Record breaker and ping pong juggler. For over 25 years Rod has been a unique and sought after speciality artist performing all over the world in Cabaret, Variety, TV aswell as the West-End. *Rosa Gray - Jazz Singer Hot, Smouldering vocals and the most sparkle you have ever seen on a dress... A multi-talented musician and an infectious energy. *The Showgirl Academy Special performances from the dance students of The Showgirl Academy including a Paso Doble to Queen and a Flirty Feather Fan Dance... Excited to be back on stage? Just a bit. Seats are limited. Shows tend to sell out in advance, so book early to avoid disappointment
Calling all musicians and music lovers of Bristol! Come and join the fun! Perform a set, join a jam or just enjoy the music talent on show! 1st Thursday of every month at the Southbank Club, Bristol - BS3 1DB Beuatiful venue with pub garden, large stage and seated tables. Everyones welcome! Cheap drinks! Don't miss out, get your tickets now! To perform just fill in this sign-up form (link below) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xmPmIHZ4sFNgk_AQcTc2RHjb-Eh6-KndnH-3Sp2NPQo/edit To come as a spectator just get yaself a ticket! For more information email Chalky at: southbankclubmusic@gmail.com Or message me on social media @chalkymusic
Yeeee-Har!!! For ONE night only the Bristol Ceilidh collective is going Western! Grab your lassoes, belts, buckles and partners! (Though save the last one for the ceilidh!) Bring your friends or bring yourself, however you ride... You are invited to a very special edition of your monthly Ceilidh at the Southbank Club, we are throwing a barn dance! This means all thigh slapping and boot tappin' new dances and tunes. Cowboy and Cowgirl costumes encouraged! We have some whisky water pistols loaded ready to spray towards the best dressed! Begins 7pm Tickets: £5 concession online and on the door , £6 online pre sale and £8 on the door
For one night, give up the luxury of your bed and swap it for a sleeping bag for one night on Fri 19 Nov to help raise funds for Centrepoint work with young homeless people. We're looking for 20 people to join us in the garden at the SouthBank Club for a night outside. However we'll be the lucky ones as it won't be all cold and hardship....we'll light a fire and if we're lucky it may be a starry night and of course there will be breakfast in the morning and coffee from our vintage machine. Minimum fundraising target is £100. If you can't join us you can still donate via the JustGiving page https://sleepout.centrepoint.org.uk/fundraising/southbank-sleepout
Fury (1936). Based on the story, Mob Rule, by Norman Krasna, this was the first Hollywood production by German director, Fritz Lang. Said to have been Lang's favourite American film, it targets ignorance, greed, hypocrisy, bigotry and intolerance in a small town. The film can also be read as criticism of the conditions in Nazi German that Lang had just fled. But it was also a warning to America - a warning that remains relevant to our own time, nearly 90 years later. Get more background and information on the film and director here. Classic Film Club @ SouthBank First Sunday of each month (usually) 5.30 for 6.00pm screening. SouthBank Arts Cafe and Bar, Dean Lane, Southville, Bristol. Club Members FREE Guest Membership £3.
