Nature Versus Data: BDP fundraiser by Jimmy Galvin

Rising Voices performing on stage at the Mount Without at Jimmy Galvin's event 'Sacred Frequencies'

Featuring Jimmy Galvin performing a solo piano set with some amazing special guests such as world-renowned pianist Mark Springer, Bristol punk icon Rita Lynch performing an acoustic set, Planet 528, Rising Voices Choir, and Miles Chambers (Bristol’s 1st Poet Laureate), Isadora Vibes (viola and voice), Bristol poet Edson Burton, Bella (singing bowls and voice).

Films by Colin Moody and Tom Whitson. This promises to be a very special evening in the stunning venue The Mount Without.

Upcoming Events

Bristol Sober Spaces: Open Mic South Bristol

£3 on the door |

7.30 – 10pm (sign up from 6:30)

Zion Bristol, Bristol BS13 7JW

Zion is our open mic venue in the South. Zion Cafe is a community owned and run cafe and events space in Bishopsworth. We welcome singers, poets, musicians, magic acts, rappers, spoken word artists. Suggested donation of £3 on the door.

Dancers at Sober Queer Night, Club Loko, March 2025.

Sober Queers

£7.50-£12.50 |

Bristol Sober Spaces and Sober Queers are teaming up to host a night of live music, DJs and drag! Featuring our residents Slaggamuffin and Gender Criminal with guest performances from Juju and Kerensa. Dry but not Juiceless!

Past Events

What we've been up to

Choir performing in Care Home in Barton Hill 2024.

Voices in Action: Challenging Health Inequity Together

Choir in semi circle at Bristol Beacon Bridgehouse.

Celebration of Life

Choir leader, Sophie, holding up hand to indicate one more time through a song.

Creative Communities Winter Show #1!

Bristol Recovery Orchestra and Rising Voices performing on stage in bright colours at St George's for Maggie's memorial

Creative Communities Winter Show #2!

The audience dancing with their arms in the air at Bristol Sober Spaces' sober rave at Basement 45

Dry Jan Rave with Jumpin’ Jack Frost

Bristol Dance Project – World Music Night