A popular one-day music festival based in Oxford will take place in Bristol for the first time next year.
Ritual Union has proved a hit for the past three years, attracting renowned acts such as Fontaines D.C, Teleman, Peace, Nadine Shah, Gaz Coombes and more.
In March 2020, local promoters Crosstown Concerts will bring their multi-venue festival home to Bristol for the first time, with the help of another local promoter, 1% Of One.
Saturday, March 28 will see acclaimed Hampshire multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Marika Hackman head up an eclectic lineup of some of the best new talent and established names in the alternative scene.
Also announced are Welsh indie-rock group Boy Azooga, postpunk revivalists Squid, Rozi Plain, Willie J Healey and London two-piece JOHN.
What stands Ritual Union apart though, according to a spokesperson, is the opportunity it provides for local talent, with the likes of Pet Shimmers, Lynks Afrikka and Wych Elm all on the bill, showcasing why Bristol continues to be at the forefront of musical innovation.
Simon Bailey, Ritual Union founder, said: "I’m delighted to be bringing Ritual Union to Bristol for its inaugural year in collaboration with Richard Walsh and the rest of the team at 1% of One.
"We have an exciting and varied programme lined up and we hope the people of Bristol are going to love it."
Taking place across venues on Nelson Street - SWX, SWX 2, The Lanes and Rough Trade on March 28 - a £20 Ritual Union ticket offers exceptional value for money, giving music fans the chance to enjoy some of the best established and up and coming acts the country has to offer for a brilliant price.
Richard Walsh, local promoter for 1% of One, said: "Bristol is thriving like no other music scene in the country.
"Despite its heritage milestones that span decades and genres, the community of musicians that call the city home are paving a new path to greatness.
"All the way through the best of electronica, abrasive punk rock, country pop-genius and the breezy world of alternative guitars; peek out the top-tips for 2020 and I guarantee you that Bristol will be indenting those lists in a very big, very crucial way."
For more information visit Ritual Union's website and for tickets go to See Tickets.
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