BlackFest 2026 – Bristol Music Showcase
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BlackFest's Rhythms Night comes to Bristol with a Shore to Shore Exchange talk and live music from Bristol and Liverpool artists.
BlackFest brings its Rhythms Night to Bristol for its eighth year, connecting the port cities of Liverpool and Bristol. The evening opens with the Shore to Shore Exchange, featuring Malik Al Nasir and Roger Griffith MBE discussing the shared histories of two cities shaped by enslavement, colonialism, migration and cultural exchange. This is followed by live music spanning hip-hop, R&B, neo-soul, reggae, jazz and soulful sounds from artists including Rising Son, Laura Dia, Rebel Soul, MARNS and more, plus community stalls and an industry panel.
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Listed on headfirstbristol.co.uk. Details can change, so check with the organiser before you go.