Friday 4th of July
Bristol Beacon
8pm
£16/13 (concession)
Rating: 18+
The Bristol Pride Ceilidh Returns. Join us once again as we team up with regulars from Greenbank Folk Club to bring the rhythm of joy and pride for a very special ceilidh event.
Taking place in The Lantern at Bristol Beacon this will be an incredible evening filled with lively music, spirited dancing, and boundless celebration of love and diversity. Our first Pride Ceilidh last year was an incredible moment bringing together community to honour our identities, embrace our differences, and dance with pride!
Swirl and twirl to the electrifying beats of traditional ceilidh tunes, with a modern twist that celebrates the LGBT+ spirit. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a first-timer, this inclusive atmosphere welcomes everyone to join in the fun and create unforgettable memories. We’ll be dancing progressive dances as well as couples dances so everyone will get a chance to meet new people – so whether you’re coming alone or with a group, this ceilidh is for you!
From the spirited jigs to the heart-pounding reels, every step you take will be a testament to the resilience and strength of the LGBT+ community. So grab your dancing shoes, bring along your friends and allies, and let’s make this Pride Ceilidh a night to remember!
There is no prior experience required, beginners are encouraged to join us. Our amazing caller will guide you through all the dances so don’t worry if you don’t know what you’re doing!
There may even be a surprise guest performance in store while you all catch your breath…
Featuring:
Alex Garden (They/Them) – Guitar
Tess Livingstone (She/her) – Caller
Rhiannon Takel (She/Her) – Fiddle
Will Bremner (They/Them) – Melodeon
Alex Garden is a fiddle player, guitarist, composer and producer with a unique approach as a result of 10 years experience performing folk, classical and improvised music around the UK.
Rhiannon Takel is a folk singer and multi-instrumentalist from Cardiff. Her work focuses on traditional songs with queer readings and themes, and is one third of the trans/queer folk trio Craven. She performs repertoire from Welsh and English language song traditions.
Our caller for the night Tess will lead you in the dance.
Will Bremner (they/them) is a melodeon player (amongst other things) from Norwich, based in Bristol. They are a member of the folk trio Craven; playing a ballads, traditional songs and tunes with influences from electronic music and post-punk to name a couple. They have also recorded for Isembard's Wheel and have a variety of other projects germinating.