Kevin Figes:  Sound Dimensions
Jul
30
8:00 PM20:00

Kevin Figes: Sound Dimensions

Bristol composer and saxophonist Kevin Figes presents Sound Dimensions: an ambitious new suite inspired by Italian greats Ennio Morricone, Luigi Nono and Bruno Maderna.

Featuring the Bristol Ensemble, vocalist Brigitte Beraha, electronics from Gaz Williams and leading South West musicians, this genre-defying performance fuses jazz, classical and experimental sounds into a bold, cinematic experience.

Presented by Kevin Figes

Kevin Figes Saxophone & Composer
Brigitte Beraha Vocals
Gaz Williams Electronics
Bristol Ensemble

Format: Unreserved seating

Age: 14+

 

Performance times

Start: 20.00
Finish: 
22.00

All timings are approximate and subject to change

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Tryani Collective at Fanny's Meadow
Aug
3
12:30 PM12:30

Tryani Collective at Fanny's Meadow

We’ve invited some of our favourite musicians to join us for an intimate 500-capacity Fanny’s Meadow. Our merry throng will include independent stalls, crafts, food, curios and entertainment plus our nightly fireside jam. Our charming bar will serve locally brewed ales, ciders and cocktails as well as favourites like cold lager on tap, throw in a load of free children’s activities, fine sound engineers, and DJs to keep the grooves humming to perfection and we guarantee you will have a very special 4 day summer weekend.

We pride ourselves on putting musicians first, therefore we break all the festival rules and actually pay ALL programmed musicians.

 We also hold with the philosophy of ‘doing not having’ so you’ll find plenty of interactive amusements for all the family. We’ve got craft, singing and swing dance workshops. A sauna, yoga sessions and sound healing. Independent food stands will serve up an array of delights and the star gazing is otherworldly under the uninterrupted skies of the Somerset Levels.

Any profits from this event go towards funding independent music projects so we ask you to eat and drink generously at our cafes and bars and think twice before bringing booze on site as our beverages are realistically priced.

Our Secret Somerset location is blooming under the care of its current equine residents.

Tryani Collective time TBC

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Stevie Toddler at Green Man
Aug
15
6:00 PM18:00

Stevie Toddler at Green Man

Jazz-pop perfection somewhere between Joni Mitchell, Feist and St Vincent, Stevie Toddler’s playful bass lines and lulling vocal melodies float her gracefully to the top echelons of Bristol’s scene.

Bass player/ songwriter Stevie Toddler blends a spectrum of sound worlds that she's occupied as a bassist, including alt-pop, jazz, post punk and classical music. Balancing a deep admiration for songwriters such as Joni, Feist and Dusty Springfield with a fascination for masters of large-then-small dynamics such as Pixies, Dirty Projectors and St Vincent, the Bristol (UK) based artist started her musical journey as a double bassist in orchestras, but later found her own voice writing songs on bass guitar.

 

She has since released 2 albums of original material which recieve continued support from BBC radio and gained her performance opportunities alongside Nick Mulvey, This is the Kit and Alabaster DePlume. She has also had performance opportunities at many major festivals, including Glastonbury, Fusion (Germany), Shambala and Greenman.

 

“Love this song, love the way it’s produced. Love the whole sound of it. This beautiful mix of jazz and pop, it feels super contemporary. Stevie Toddler. Based out of Bristol. The album is called Such Big Ideas. And I’ve been binge listening to that this week. Maybe you should too.” - Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio 2 ​

 

“An artist called Stevie Toddler made something that really grabbed my attention last week…” - Guy Garvey, BBC Radio 6

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Fairfield House Ethio-Jazz Project @ Bristol Fringe
Jun
18
8:00 PM20:00

Fairfield House Ethio-Jazz Project @ Bristol Fringe

Fairfield House Ethio-Jazz Project.

From 1936-1941 Haile Selassie was exiled to Fairfield House, Bath, England due to Mussolini’s invasion of Ethiopia. Upon his return to Ethiopia, a flourishing jazz scene emerged spawning such luminaries as Mulatu Astake, Hailu Mergia & Walias Band during the 60s & 70s.

Fairfield House is now a community hub and heritage attraction dedicated to the lives of Haile Selassie and the Ethiopian royal family in exile: fairfieldhousebath.co.uk

2024 marked 70yrs of Haile Selassie as Hon. Freeman of the City of Bath and Fairfield House Ethio-Jazz Project was assembled to perform at the celebrations across the city.

Featuring some of the South-West’s finest musicians performing Ethio-Jazz classics and original compositions:

Harriet Riley - vibraphone, Ross Hughes - bass clarinet/flute/synth, Riaan Vosloo - double bass, Mark Whitlam - drums, Chris Saunders- Trombone

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Tryani Collective at The Canteen
Jun
12
8:00 PM20:00

Tryani Collective at The Canteen

Free Entry!

Bristol-based ensemble of six vocalist-instrumentalists fuses percussion, synths, and drums with hypnotic multi-part vocal arrangements.

Think Georgian-style chants, trance-inducing polyphony, and words twisted into rhythm. Their live shows are part ritual, part rave, part choral experiment—blending the primal and the precise.

Featuring members of Soma Soma, Spindle Ensemble, Solana, and Safrela, Tryani Collective have been lighting up stages at Shambala, Fire in the Mountain, and The Jam Jar.

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Fairfield House Ethio-Jazz Project @ The Gallimaufry
Jun
10
9:00 PM21:00

Fairfield House Ethio-Jazz Project @ The Gallimaufry

Fairfield House Ethio-Jazz Project feat special guests Trevor Mires & Gary Alesbrook

From 1936-1941 Haile Selassie was exiled to Fairfield House, Bath, England due to Mussolini’s invasion of Ethiopia. Upon his return to Ethiopia, a flourishing jazz scene emerged spawning such luminaries as Mulatu Astake, Hailu Mergia & Walias Band during the 60s & 70s.

Fairfield House is now a community hub and heritage attraction dedicated to the lives of Haile Selassie and the Ethiopian royal family in exile: fairfieldhousebath.co.uk

2024 marked 70yrs of Haile Selassie as Hon. Freeman of the City of Bath and Fairfield House Ethio-Jazz Project was assembled to perform at the celebrations across the city.

Featuring some of the South-West’s finest musicians (and including a visiting guest from London) performing Ethio-Jazz classics and original compositions:

Trevor Mires - trombone
Gary Alesbrook - flugelhorn/trumpet
Harriet Riley - vibraphone
Ross Hughes - bass clarinet/flute/synth
Riaan Vosloo - double bass
Mark Whitlam - drums

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Zoobers at Motives Festival
Jun
1
4:00 PM16:00

Zoobers at Motives Festival

To round off our first week of artists, this is Zoobers: where techno’s pulse, math-pop precision and jazz harmony collide. This electrifying trio—Dorian Childs-Prophet (Dundundun) on synths and keys, Harriet Riley (Spindle Ensemble) on vibraphone and percussion, and Chris Langton (Snazzback) on drums—crafts a sound that is as intricate as it is intense, blending deep musicality with raw emotion.

With continued support from Gilles Peterson (Radio 6), Soweto Kinch (Radio 3) and Tina Edwards, and slots at major festivals this year, Bristol based Zoobers are diving head first into future sounds of genre-bending music, can’t wait to see what they bring to the festival. 🎪

Timme TBC

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Daniel Inzani at Jazz Stroud
May
31
8:00 PM20:00

Daniel Inzani at Jazz Stroud

Daniel Inzani is a composer, pianist and band leader based in Stroud, UK. For the past 2 decades Inzani has performed with dozens of bands from Bristol’s underground alternative and avant-garde scene, blending classical, jazz, contemporary, improvisation, unusual harmony and rhythms as a band leader and collaborator.

He’s released an avant-garde collaborative album with Alabaster dePlume, is the musical director and arranger for Cosmo Sheldrake’s 19 piece live band, leads his own critically acclaimed modern chamber quartet Spindle Ensemble and (the now disbanded) 8 piece Ethiopian Jazz meets Frank Zappa group Tezeta. He has toured worldwide as a keys player, collaborated with Canadian ensembles Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan and London Symphonia and co-founded Bristol’s experimental collective Bloom, leading to tours and releases with UK rocksteady favourites Count Bobo, the psychedelic space doo-wop of Dubi Dolzcek and many more.

After years of recording, touring and eclectic composing he has gathered a trusted set of musicians who are both skilled improvisers and virtuoso players to record a large new body of work for release under his own name:

Selected Worlds, Daniel Inzani’s debut triple vinyl album, co-released by Hidden Notes Records and Tardigrade Records on 3rd September 2024.

“unhinged, exhilarating adventures in genre-hopping”

“There is a narrative logic to Inzani’s compositions that is compelling, heart-rending and gloriously disturbing”

★★★★★ Contemporary Album of the Month (Sept 2024), The Guardian

This event is also to celebrate the are release of Tezeta’s brilliant debut lp Seventh Place on Klang Tone Records! Formed in Bristol back in 2014 Tezeta were an experimental 8 piece instrumental group led by Daniel - effortlessly combining Ethiopian jazz, Afrobeat, prog and improvisation. The band spawned out of the much loved Bloom Collective - a group of musicians and friends from an experimental corner of the city’s buzzing music scene.. Featuring Pete Gibbs, Andrew Neil Hayes, Matthew Jones, Lorenzo Prati, Harriet Riley, Conrad Singh, Daniel Truen and Daniel Inzani

Tickets: £12 - £18

18+

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Shoulder to Shoulder Tour 2025 - Salisbury
May
30
7:30 PM19:30

Shoulder to Shoulder Tour 2025 - Salisbury

Librettist – Brendan Wheatley

Composer – Lenny Sayers

How do you beat loneliness? How do you learn to laugh again?

Busy young mum Gwen is at her wits end with her dad, Rhys, who’s hitting the whisky having lost his wife and son.

Bereaved and lonely, Rhys reluctantly joins his local Men’s Shed.

Experienced Shedders, Dai, Ioan and Charlie, with difficult stories of their own, show Rhys the ropes…woodworking, garden gnomes, and where the teabags live…

Our acclaimed new chamber opera, Shoulder to Shoulder, explores the issue of loneliness and isolation. Shoulder to Shoulder was developed through our partnership with the charity Men’s Sheds Cymru.

Shoulder To Shoulder is inspired by the moving, uplifting, and laugh out loud stories of members of Men’s Sheds Cymru.  The charity supports isolated men by creating warm and welcoming spaces where Shedders build friendships, enjoy hobbies, and learn new skills. And drink tea.

Swansea City Opera collected ‘Shedders’ stories of life’s ups and downs. Librettist Brendan Wheatley of Swansea City Opera created the story of a group of ‘Shedders’, and Lenny Sayers (BBC National Orchestra of Wales) composed the music.  The result is the chamber opera – Shoulder to Shoulder.

Shoulder to Shoulder is a powerful, uplifting exploration and often funny story of men overcoming isolation through their friendships made in their local Shed.

And a garden gnome becomes part of the story…

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Zoobers at Warwick Arts Centre
May
22
6:30 PM18:30

Zoobers at Warwick Arts Centre

Expect an electrifying set from Bristol-based trio Zoobers, where techno’s pulse, math-pop precision, and jazz harmony collide to craft a sound that is as intricate as it is intense. With synths, vibraphone, percussion and drums, “Zoobers’ live sound is huge” (The Jam Jar Bristol) and not one to be missed.  

Also on the lineup is multi-disciplined artist AFFIEJAM, primarily known for her work as a songwriter, guitarist and producer. Drawing on jazz, indie, and alternative influences, her solo performances are both dynamic and intimate, carefully crafted to bring her sound to life.  

We’re thrilled to be joined by award-winning photographer Ayesha Jones, running a pop-up photography studio in the gallery. Strike a pose in the photo booth and come away with your very own professional portrait!

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Shoulder to Shoulder Tour 2025 - Llangadog
May
10
7:30 PM19:30

Shoulder to Shoulder Tour 2025 - Llangadog

Librettist – Brendan Wheatley

Composer – Lenny Sayers

How do you beat loneliness? How do you learn to laugh again?

Busy young mum Gwen is at her wits end with her dad, Rhys, who’s hitting the whisky having lost his wife and son.

Bereaved and lonely, Rhys reluctantly joins his local Men’s Shed.

Experienced Shedders, Dai, Ioan and Charlie, with difficult stories of their own, show Rhys the ropes…woodworking, garden gnomes, and where the teabags live…

Our acclaimed new chamber opera, Shoulder to Shoulder, explores the issue of loneliness and isolation. Shoulder to Shoulder was developed through our partnership with the charity Men’s Sheds Cymru.

Shoulder To Shoulder is inspired by the moving, uplifting, and laugh out loud stories of members of Men’s Sheds Cymru.  The charity supports isolated men by creating warm and welcoming spaces where Shedders build friendships, enjoy hobbies, and learn new skills. And drink tea.

Swansea City Opera collected ‘Shedders’ stories of life’s ups and downs. Librettist Brendan Wheatley of Swansea City Opera created the story of a group of ‘Shedders’, and Lenny Sayers (BBC National Orchestra of Wales) composed the music.  The result is the chamber opera – Shoulder to Shoulder.

Shoulder to Shoulder is a powerful, uplifting exploration and often funny story of men overcoming isolation through their friendships made in their local Shed.

And a garden gnome becomes part of the story…

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Shoulder to Shoulder Tour 2025 - Maesteg
May
9
7:30 PM19:30

Shoulder to Shoulder Tour 2025 - Maesteg

Librettist – Brendan Wheatley

Composer – Lenny Sayers

How do you beat loneliness? How do you learn to laugh again?

Busy young mum Gwen is at her wits end with her dad, Rhys, who’s hitting the whisky having lost his wife and son.

Bereaved and lonely, Rhys reluctantly joins his local Men’s Shed.

Experienced Shedders, Dai, Ioan and Charlie, with difficult stories of their own, show Rhys the ropes…woodworking, garden gnomes, and where the teabags live…

Our acclaimed new chamber opera, Shoulder to Shoulder, explores the issue of loneliness and isolation. Shoulder to Shoulder was developed through our partnership with the charity Men’s Sheds Cymru.

Shoulder To Shoulder is inspired by the moving, uplifting, and laugh out loud stories of members of Men’s Sheds Cymru.  The charity supports isolated men by creating warm and welcoming spaces where Shedders build friendships, enjoy hobbies, and learn new skills. And drink tea.

Swansea City Opera collected ‘Shedders’ stories of life’s ups and downs. Librettist Brendan Wheatley of Swansea City Opera created the story of a group of ‘Shedders’, and Lenny Sayers (BBC National Orchestra of Wales) composed the music.  The result is the chamber opera – Shoulder to Shoulder.

Shoulder to Shoulder is a powerful, uplifting exploration and often funny story of men overcoming isolation through their friendships made in their local Shed.

And a garden gnome becomes part of the story…

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Shoulder to Shoulder Tour 2025 - Pontyberem
May
3
7:30 PM19:30

Shoulder to Shoulder Tour 2025 - Pontyberem

Librettist – Brendan Wheatley

Composer – Lenny Sayers

How do you beat loneliness? How do you learn to laugh again?

Busy young mum Gwen is at her wits end with her dad, Rhys, who’s hitting the whisky having lost his wife and son.

Bereaved and lonely, Rhys reluctantly joins his local Men’s Shed.

Experienced Shedders, Dai, Ioan and Charlie, with difficult stories of their own, show Rhys the ropes…woodworking, garden gnomes, and where the teabags live…

Our acclaimed new chamber opera, Shoulder to Shoulder, explores the issue of loneliness and isolation. Shoulder to Shoulder was developed through our partnership with the charity Men’s Sheds Cymru.

Shoulder To Shoulder is inspired by the moving, uplifting, and laugh out loud stories of members of Men’s Sheds Cymru.  The charity supports isolated men by creating warm and welcoming spaces where Shedders build friendships, enjoy hobbies, and learn new skills. And drink tea.

Swansea City Opera collected ‘Shedders’ stories of life’s ups and downs. Librettist Brendan Wheatley of Swansea City Opera created the story of a group of ‘Shedders’, and Lenny Sayers (BBC National Orchestra of Wales) composed the music.  The result is the chamber opera – Shoulder to Shoulder.

Shoulder to Shoulder is a powerful, uplifting exploration and often funny story of men overcoming isolation through their friendships made in their local Shed.

And a garden gnome becomes part of the story…

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Tryani Collective at The Jam Jar, Bristol
May
1
8:00 PM20:00

Tryani Collective at The Jam Jar, Bristol

Thursday 1st May
Tryani Collective
+ Stevie Toddler
Doors Open 8pm
The Jam Jar, Bristol

Tryani Collective are a Bristol-based ensemble performing original compositions that interweave multi-part vocal arrangements with explosive percussion, synthesisers and drums. Featuring Danny Tryani (Soma Soma) Harriet Riley (Spindle Ensemble, Zoobers, Tezeta), Stevie Toddler (Rum Buffalo, Nuala Honan) Roland Harrad (Bristol Improv Theatre) Rowan Elliott (Solana, Tamsin Elliott Trio) Beth Roberts (Hands of the Heron, House of Figs, Hedera), Suzi Macgregor (Creative Camino)

Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)

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Will Gregory Moog Ensemble at St George's
Apr
24
7:30 PM19:30

Will Gregory Moog Ensemble at St George's

A sonic and visual sensation, 10 analogue Moog keyboards gather on stage at the hands of some of the most skilful and innovative rock, contemporary classical and jazz musicians.

Will Gregory – one half of pop duo Goldfrapp – leads this extraordinary 10-piece ensemble of analogue synths through new compositions, transcriptions of classical works, and their own versions of music from popular culture and film.

From Wendy Carlos’ renowned arrangements of Bach, through Beethoven and Bacharach, to the exhilarating sounds of John Carpenter’s Escape from New Y

ork and Gregory’s own compositions for the band, this is a dazzling performance which places these vintage synths front and centre.

This concert is produced by Sound UK.

“A mind-blowing experience” – MOJO

“Deep, deep inside this substantial set I am immersed in the ceremonial … musicians and
audience transcend the here and now as we journey towards the sublime.”
Louder Than War

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Daniel Inzani - Special 12 piece ensemble performance
Apr
17
8:00 PM20:00

Daniel Inzani - Special 12 piece ensemble performance

“Someone give this guy a movie soundtrack immediately.” (Guardian)

Self-taught pianist and composer Daniel Inzani has been a pivotal figure on the Bristol alternative music scene for more than a decade. He leads a neoclassical chamber quartet Spindle Ensemble, co-curates Hidden Notes Festival in Stroud, and he’s worked with a baffling array of outfits, playing Ethiopian funk, Indonesian gamelan and rocksteady, as well as working closely with fellow maverick musicians Alabaster dePlume and Cosmo Sheldrake.

In this very special concert tonight he plays brand new music from his recently released triple-album Selected Worlds with a 12-piece ensemble comprising some of the most original musicians on the local scene. The release was hailed with a 5 star review in The Guardian and listed as contemporary album of the month. It is compelling, deeply imaginative music that grabs the heart and the head in equal measure, and expresses the dazzlingly different faces to Inzani’s musical personality, from neo impressionist chamber and contemporary jazz to brilliantly cinematic soundtracks that evoke whole worlds in the imagination.

“What could be a huge act of hubris is transformed into gold by Inzani’s slightly unhinged sonic adventurousness and his storytelling skills…Someone give this guy a movie soundtrack immediately.” (Guardian)

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Daniel Inzani at Wanderfal, Falmouth
Apr
11
9:00 PM21:00

Daniel Inzani at Wanderfal, Falmouth

Featured as one of The Guardian's Contemporary Albums of 2024, Daniel Inzani is bringing his band to Totnes. As a pianist and composer, he has been a pivotal figure on the Bristol alternative music scene. After 20 years of recording, touring and composing as a collaborator and band leader with the likes of Alabaster dePlume and Cosmo Sheldrake, he gathered a trusted set of skilled improvisers and virtuoso players to record his first major solo release Selected Worlds. The critically acclaimed triple album was released in September 2024, receiving a 5 star review in The Guardian where it was listed as the contemporary album of the month.

INFORMATION

The Cornish Bank once again transforms the historic streets of Falmouth into the ultimate music adventure. 

We invite you to wander for two days, dipping your toes into a glorious variety of genres, venues and arts scattered across the town, to absorb a carefully curated blend of Cornwall's finest talents alongside top-class acts from across the World. 

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Tryani collective at Wanderfal
Apr
11
1:30 PM13:30

Tryani collective at Wanderfal

The Cornish Bank once again transforms the historic streets of Falmouth into the ultimate music adventure. 

We invite you to wander for two days, dipping your toes into a glorious variety of genres, venues and arts scattered across the town, to absorb a carefully curated blend of Cornwall's finest talents alongside top-class acts from across the World. 

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Daniel Inzani at The Barrel House, Totnes
Apr
10
8:00 PM20:00

Daniel Inzani at The Barrel House, Totnes

THURSDAY 10 APRIL 2025

TOTNES, THE BARREL HOUSE

Featured as one of The Guardian's Contemporary Albums of 2024, Daniel Inzani is bringing his band to Totnes. As a pianist and composer, he has been a pivotal figure on the Bristol alternative music scene. After 20 years of recording, touring and composing as a collaborator and band leader with the likes of Alabaster dePlume and Cosmo Sheldrake, he gathered a trusted set of skilled improvisers and virtuoso players to record his first major solo release Selected Worlds. The critically acclaimed triple album was released in September 2024, receiving a 5 star review in The Guardian where it was listed as the contemporary album of the month.

INFORMATION

Starts 8:00 P.M.

Early Bird £14.00

General Admission £17.00

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Toufic Beyhum Photography Exhibition opening - Fairfield House ethiojazz band
Mar
13
7:00 PM19:00

Toufic Beyhum Photography Exhibition opening - Fairfield House ethiojazz band

OPENING NIGHT 13th March (6pm - 10pm)

EXHIBITION DATES 14th - 30th March (Thursdays - Sundays, 11am - 5pm)

FREE ADMISSION WITH TICKET

There are photographs that capture a single moment, a single idea—and then there are photographs that unravel a thousand meanings. Toufic Beyhum’s work falls into the latter category. His images present themselves as visual allegories, layered with cultural nuance and metaphor. His frames are not passive but demand interaction, compelling observers to lend their own rendition, making the work as much about the viewer as it is about the subject.


At the heart of Toufic’s photography lies a poignant commentary on culture, laced with sublime drollery. Whether it’s the falconry-inspired hoods of Burqa, the emoji-masks redefined through Namibian craftsmanship in Amoji, or the juxtaposition of streetwear sneakers with traditional thobes in Thobes & Creps, his photographs celebrate the tension between heritage and modernity.

This plurality, commonly found in his work, can be traced back to the constant movement that has defined Toufic’s life. Born in war-torn Beirut in 1974, he was exiled to London as a child of war, an experience that imbued his work with a sensitivity to cultural displacement and transformation. Later, his career as a creative took him across the globe, further enriching his visual lexicon and grounding his photography in an exploration of identity, heritage, and the interplay of cultures.

Toufic’s series Burqa has been acquired by institutions such as LACMA and The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, and it was featured in Yale Books’ Islamic Art – Past, Present, Future (2019). His photographic book Emotions in Motion (2007) offered an unfiltered glimpse into the lives of Berlin's U-Bahn commuters, cementing his reputation as a photographer capable of finding narratives in the everyday. The book received widespread acclaim, with copies held in the New York Public Library, Berlin’s Universitätsbibliothek, and the International Center of Photography in New York City.

His Amoji series, meanwhile, has travelled from South Korea to Dubai, Norway, and beyond, becoming part of the permanent collection at Oslo’s Preus Museum.


His photography has been exhibited in London, Berlin, LA, New York, Milan, South Korea, Washington DC, Dubai, Sharjah, Nizhny Tagil, Oslo, and Miami (Arizona). His work has been featured in:

• Dazed & Confused
• Vice magazine
• The Independent
• The Telegraph
• Esquire Russia
• WIRED
• It's Nice That
• CNN Arabia
• Bild
• Die Zeit
• Der Tagesspiegel
• Zeitung
• Welt Am Sonntag
• Libération
• Nataal
• The Drum
• Complex art+design
• Society
• Art Africa
• C41
• Leik
• Designboom

Toufic’s Website | Instagram

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Stevie Toddler at Jazz Cafe Supporting Courtney Pine
Feb
25
7:00 PM19:00

Stevie Toddler at Jazz Cafe Supporting Courtney Pine

NO MUSICIAN MORE EMBODIES THE DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION IN THE BRITISH JAZZ SCENE OVER THE PAST TWENTY-PLUS YEARS THAN SAXOPHONIST COURTNEY PINE.

The groundbreaking, multi-instrumentalist has led a generation of exciting and innovative players who have broadened their styles to take jazz out to a wider audience.

In the 80’s he was one of the first black British jazz artists to make a serious mark on the jazz scene when his first album charted.

Now with an OBE and CBE for services to music, he continues to break new ground with a string of highly acclaimed recordings, numerous prestigious Industry awards, and a highly anticipated live performance at Jazz Cafe.

LINE UP

  • Courtney Pine

  • Stevie Toddler

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Norma with Bath Opera
Feb
19
to Feb 22

Norma with Bath Opera

  • The Roper Theatre, Bath, B12 3LA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A timeless tale of epic passions across the divides of conflict

A fully staged production with International Cast Famous arias including 'Casta Diva'

Sung in Italian with English surtitles

Conducted by William Stevens

Designed and Directed br Neil Kirkman

The Roper Theatre, Bath, B12 3LA

February 19, 20, 21 and 22,

7.00 pm

Tickets www.bathboxoffice.org.uk 01225 463362

www.bathopera.com

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A Midsummer Nights Dream at The Barbican
Dec
3
to Jan 18

A Midsummer Nights Dream at The Barbican

  • The Barbican Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter. 

With Mathew Baynton (Ghosts, Horrible Histories) as Bottom, this hilarious production of Shakespeare’s captivating comedy will transport you from deepest midwinter to the most magical of midsummer nights. As four young lovers are faced with the prospect of unhappy marriage or worse, they flee the court of Athens and stumble into an enchanted forest, where the real and fairy worlds collide.

Director Eleanor Rhode returns to the Royal Shakespeare Company with a ‘joyous’ (Times) Dream that is magical, mischievous and full of wonder.

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PASIC: Percussive Arts Society International Convention
Nov
13
to Nov 16

PASIC: Percussive Arts Society International Convention

PASIC is the largest percussion event in the world featuring over 120 concerts, clinics, masterclasses, labs, workshops, panels and presentations. The finest artists from all over the world are invited to present and perform at PASIC. The program showcases all areas of percussion, including: drumset, marching, keyboard, symphonic, world, recreational, education, music technology, new music, and health & wellness.

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Stevie Toddler at The Louisiana
Oct
22
7:30 PM19:30

Stevie Toddler at The Louisiana

Alpaca Presents:
Stevie Toddler + Law Anywar

"Stevie Toddler is a Bristol based bassist, singer and songwriter. Her 2 albums received widespread attention, including plays from Guy Garvey (BBC Radio 6) and Jamie Cullum (BBC Radio 2).

“Love this song, love the way it’s produced. Love the whole sound of it. This beautiful mix of jazz and pop, it feels super contemporary. Stevie Toddler, based out of Bristol. I’ve been binge listening to that this week. Maybe you should too.” - Jamie Cullum (Radio 2)

“An artist called Stevie Toddler made something that really grabbed my attention last week…” - Guy Garvey (Radio 6)

Her second album 'Last Time Forever' was released in spring 2024 and is the next step in a career that has seen Stevie playing bass at major festivals (Glastonbury, Fusion (Germany), Shambala), on tour, and on record. Having supported artists such as Nick Mulvey and Alabaster Deplume, Stevie's live band comprises of:

Harriet Riley - Vibraphone/ percussion

Danny Tryani - Synths/ keyboard

Jon Clarke - Drum kit"

Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio

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