Bristol is filled with fantastic places to see live music, from venues which host world-renowned acts to small, intimate spaces where up-and-coming artists can show off their talent.
But for those who like to venture off the beaten track, gigs also take place in unusual, hidden locations every now and then, offering up a unique live music experience.
In April a dark, eerie space which is usually only visited by people on tours sporting hard hats and hi-vis will come alive with music.
The vaults below the Clifton Suspension Bridge will host a performance from Manchester-based artist Kelly Jayne Jones on April 25 as part of Bristol New Music festival, which sees artists from around the world present events at some of Bristol’s most unique venues.
About Kelly Jayne Jones
Kelly's work combines performance, installation and sound. She has performed across Europe in DIY venues as well as renowned venues and events such as the Tate Modern, the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow, Le Plateau in Paris and Bergen Kunsthall in Norway.
She currently has a film collaboration with Haris Epaminonda named Chimera being showing at the Venice Biennale.
According to her website, she is 'interested in creating a multi-sensory experience that creates possible conditions for communication and exchange' and is currently 'exploring animist ideas around the breath and spirit of mountains and rivers and how we can reconnect with our planet by means of ancient and modern rituals'.
For Bristol New Music, Kelly has created a bespoke performance designed for intimate groups, which promises to be memorable.
What else is happening at Bristol New Music?
Events for Bristol New Music will take place from Thursday, April 23 until Sunday, April 26.
Other artists featuring at this year’s festival include Japanese conceptualist Asuna, Oscar-nominated composer Mica Levi who will lead a graphic scores workshop and cutting-edge UK club/electronic alchemists Beatrice Dillon and James Massiah.
There will also be a performance from Welsh new music ensemble Uproar, as well as local talent Miguel Prado and Yas Clarke.
Artistic director of Colston Hall Todd Wills, who organises the festival, said: "Over the last six years we have established Bristol New Music as a weekend of adventure and curiosity, presenting a cutting edge programme of contemporary music and visual arts.
"For 2020 we have some exciting new commissions and are using spaces we’ve never worked in before, such as the Suspension Bridge Vaults and St Mary Redcliffe church.
"This festival is a unique event in Bristol’s busy calendar, with collaboration across the five organisations allowing us to curate a really remarkable series of events."
For more information and tickets, visit Bristol New Music's website.
