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Big Chill Bristol announces line up for opening weekend + exclusive art trail
Bristol can boast a brand new bar this month, but not just any bar - Ohh no... The all-new 'Big Chill Bar Bristol' - brought to you from the dream team behind the superb and highly acclaimed Big Chill festival. To signal the arrival of this monument of merriment, those red hot chillies have a truly scrumptious line-up...
Featuring a mix of local and international talent plus the launch of an art trail (don't look at me - I don't know what that is either), this is set to be a very special weekend indeed. First up to test drive the sound-system will be electronica legend, Daddy G; one half of the tour-de-force that is Massive Attack and main headline for the Saturday night session - he will be joined by Queen Bee, whilst together uniting themselves as Bristol Hi-Fi.
They will be accompanied by a series of soon to be regulars, including Western Soul - who will be bringing their huge brand of funk and reggae vibes to Bristol's Small Street. Other treats include the red-hot sounds of Future-boogie - who promise a funk filled, soul loving, beat rocking collective of DJ’s. This bunch of gifted individuals can regularly be caught setting London bars alight with their xtra special brand of top funked up tunes and mixed vibes. These boys can't wait to feather their Bristol nest to play regular future homecoming gigs.
www.futureboogie.com
If that wasn't enough, joining this finest of line-ups we have the talents of Bedmo Disco; who's acclaimed sound-system comprises of the talents of Sell By Dave and Five-Stylez. This pair of Bristol based producers will be busting disco-centric party-starting beats at close range, so beware!
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AND SO, TO INTRODUCE THE ARTS TRAIL>>>
The sterling Big Chill Arts trail has inspired a mini version for the Big Chill Bristol in association with Friend & Co. Gallery http://www.friend-and-co.com is a new arts space co-owned by Geoff Barrow from the band Portishead. With more info coming soon, they will be showcasing some of the best local talent around.
Dave Smeaton - Big Chill Bristol’s partner said “The Big Chill's mix of music, art and great food will be welcomed in a city which has always embraced all of these things in a big way". He added “Now all the many Bristol Big Chillers can get a small piece of the festival every day for free!" (so long as it's not the loo's it sounds good).
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WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW>>>
The Big Chill Bristol will be open day and night offering tapas-style easy to share dishes and guest menus from the festivals famous food stalls. Drinks will be well-made classic cocktails alongside more traditional pub offerings of beers and local cider plus a good value and keenly researched wine list.
The Big Chill Bristol will be free entry every day – including New Year and have highly acclaimed DJs from the Bristol scene and the festival spinning sets in the bar every day.
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OPENING LINE-UP WEEKEND + ADDRESS DETAILS>>>
FRIDAY OCT 9th:
OPENING PARTY in conjunction with Friend & Co. Gallery featuring western soul / futureboogie / bedmo disco plus many more…
SATURDAY OCT 10th:
BRISTOL HI FI feat. DADDY G (massive attack) & QUEEN BEE
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The Big Chill Bristol
15 Small Street, Bristol,
BS1 1DE
Tel: 0117 9304217
http://www.bigchill.net/bristol
http://www.myspace.com/bristolhifi
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