FORWARDS reveals new lineup additions including EZRA COLLECTIVE, the quintet spearheading Britain's jazz scene. The gospel notes of soul band GABRIELS are now set to serenade Bristol on Friday 1 September, following their meteoric rise in 2022. Also joining the 2023 FORWARDS programme is afrobeat, spoken word and electronic musician OBONGJAYAR.
Performing late night at THE INFORMATION stage on Friday, and bringing the after dark vibes is Bristol producer, vocalist and DJ Grove, ethereal guitar driven sound Prima Queen and bassist DJ and producer MARLA KETHER.
On Saturday rave-ready bangers by Bristol's SCALPING, groove laden bass and drum sections to 90’s styled anthemic guitar and vocal hooks Saloon Dion, emotive vocals and explosive hybrid drumming Intoku. Alongside this will be a showcase of associated CIC Big Teams talent development project, Next Level Showcase at THE INFORMATION late night.
FORWARDS’ stellar 2023 international music programme, previously announced, features: Aphex Twin, Erykah Badu, Bonobo, Primal Scream, Arlo Parks, Raye and more.
More than a music concert, FORWARDS looks to challenge what metropolitan festivals can be today, and how they can do good, from the inside out.
Kickstarting a new breed of city festivals, FORWARDS commits to positive change through social initiatives and a powerful platform for discussion, side by side with an epic music lineup, which draws the biggest names in international music to Clifton Downs each September.
Being announced later this spring is THE INFORMATION at FORWARDS - which each day unveils a programme of talks that face pressing cultural issues head on, with no conversation off limits.
Day tickets are now available from £60.70, with weekend tickets available from £101.90. Concessions are available for children aged 5-15, local residents and low income individuals. Like 2022, FORWARDS will offer discounted NHS tickets to those that work there. This is their small way of saying thanks for all the hard work and dedication.
Gates open 12:00 with the last entry to the event at 20:00.
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