Bristol Beacon

16/06/2026

Deadline for applications closes Monday 22 June!

Find out more and apply: https://impact-alliance.org.uk/all-together-now

⭐ New opportunity for artists, creative practitioners, groups and organisations in the West of England! ⭐

All Together Now is an exciting, flagship programme that uses creativity to address loneliness across six pilot communities, and we are delivering it!

Round 1 is now open for idea/proposals for the communities of Stockwood (Bristol), Mendip Villages (North Somerset) and Global Majority Older People (West of England).

Whether you work in visual arts, music, craft, drama, food or nature-based practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply at: https://impact-alliance.org.uk/all-together-now

Find out more about All Together Now: https://impact-alliance.org.uk/all-together-now

St Monica Trust
The Grateful Society
Sirona care & health

15/06/2026

Did you catch our Be Kind event last week as part of Bristol Refugee Festival ?

Co-created and co-delivered by people with lived experience, Be Kind was a gorgeous day celebrating the huge spectrum of cultural traditions that make up the fabric of Bristol!

The event also brought together music and art workshops, a curated programme of international films, practical support from local organisations, and inspiring live performances from artists with refugee and asylum-seeker experience.

We were also proud to launch our new Instrument Library, giving refugees and asylum seekers the opportunity to borrow an instrument of their choice for free.

To find out more about the instrument library, email: [email protected]

15/06/2026

This week, we’re proud to be part of .
Loneliness is a natural human emotion and something many of us experience but don’t always talk about.

Being creative with others, whether it’s through music-making, dancing, film-making or crafting, are all fantastic ways to build connections.

This year we are so excited to launch the All Together Now programme, a flagship multi-year project across the West of England that will address loneliness through the arts.

Whether you’re interested in volunteering, or getting involved as an artist or creative practitioner, there are plenty of ways to get stuck in.

Currently, we're funding inspiring creative projects and activities in the six pilot communities of interest and inviting applications from artists, groups and organisations.

Find out more and get involved: https://impact-alliance.org.uk/all-together-now

West of England Combined Authority
St Monica Trust
Sirona care & health
Arts Council England
The Grateful Society

12/06/2026

Last chance to get your tickets to our Massive Come and Play Workshop with National Children's Orchestras of Great Britain as part of Fusion Fest, our youth music festival!

Calling brass, string, woodwind, Clarion and percussion players aged 7 – 11, come be part of a mass ensemble of over 200 young players as we learn together some fun classics as well as body percussion pieces!

Whether you’re a beginner at your instrument, or an accomplished player, everyone is welcome. This friendly morning session will culminate in a free sharing for all to enjoy on the Beacon Hall stage.

Sun 5 July
Booking closes Monday 15 June:
https://bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/fusion-fest-massive-come-and-play-workshop-and-sharing-with-nco/

11/06/2026

''How can a young person know whether they are a musician, unless they experience it in the classroom with their peers?” - Laurie Stewart, Head of Creative Learning

This week we welcomed hundreds of primary school children from our Earthsong programme, to perform their end of year celebration events.

The Earthsong programme is the only one of its kind in the UK, offering a 5 years of free music education to 13 Bristol primary schools in disadvantaged areas, or where English is a second language.

A huge thank you to the Earthsong Foundation for enabling this life-changing work.

Discover more at: https://bristolbeacon.org/music-in-schools/earthsong-programme/

10/06/2026

New grant funding open now from Bristol Beacon for the Mendip Villages apply now!!!

06/06/2026

Journey back with us into an immersive world of sound and vision.

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Kraftwerk for an otherworldly experience unlike no other 😍 What a night!🕺

C. Soul Media

04/06/2026

With one month to go until Fusion Fest, your no-spoilers guide is here!

In just one month, 500 young performers will take over the stages in an explosion of music, creativity and incredible talent.

Have you got your tickets yet?

Discover the lineup and grab tickets for 4- 5 July at: https://bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/fusion-fest/

04/06/2026

As part of this year’s Care Leavers Showcase, Kiki captivated audiences with her honest songwriting and beautifully intimate performance.

The showcase marked the start of We Care Week, a celebration of the creativity, resilience and voices of care-experienced young people.

Hear Kiki talk about her relationship with music, and how it helps her connect with herself, her emotions and those around her.

Thank you to our sponsors and supporters who make this amazing work possible: 🤲

Plus support from Garfield Weston Foundation, The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust, The Beaverbrook Foundation, The Linder Foundation, The Morel Trust, The Nisbet Trust, The Portishead Nautical Trust, Rayne Foundation, S. A. Watson, and The Segelman Trust.

Find out more about Hope Creative and our work with care-experienced young people via the link in our bio.