Hosted by some of the most prolific faces on the scene, the weekly hip-hop jam invites collaborators to the stage - make yourself known to the house band and get involved! The stage is open to musicians, MC's, poets and everything in between. Express your creativity with the house band other collaborators.

Featuring crack house band Alex Veitch, Sam Fox, MĀDŁY & Laurence Clutson.

Free entry, music from 8:30pm.

Join us for the launch of Like Honey!

Curated by a collective of Bristol's finest up-and-coming musicians, Like Honey is more than just a jam - it's a platform for young emerging musicians - a spotlight for the city's freshest sounds. Creating a space where musicians can connect, play, and grow - no egos, no gatekeeping. Just good music and good energy.

This jam is all about community, collaboration, and creativity. We're passionate about nurturing a more equal and inclusive scene - especially when it comes to gender representation in music.

With Neo-Soul inspired sounds by the likes of Moonchild, Hiatus Kaiyote and Sault, come down on the 2nd July at 9pm for the first instalment of Like Honey.

Bring your voices, instruments and sticks!

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In the final installment of her series, ZENA welcomes you to an intimate take on her repertoire. With stripped back instrumentation and assisted by a 6 piece choir, this night will be a recreation of old and new songs, some never heard live before. We welcome you and your friends to come join us on September 2nd for a night of heartfelt music, drinks and laughter, and looooooots of singing.

A bit about ZENA:

Fusing the sounds of folk and neo-soul with sharp, relatable lyrics, ZENA is an exciting fresh talent on the South West music scene.

With only two singles out in the world, ’The Bedbugs’ and ‘You Really Need to Water the Plants,’ ZENA has already performed at a variety of festivals across the South West including Valley Fest 2022 and Victorious 2024, and venues in Bristol such as The Fleece, Thekla and The Jam Jar.

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Wash away your Monday blues with a night of original live music at The Gallimaufry. The stage is open to performers, poets, spoken word artists and everything in between. 2 songs each or 10 minutes for poets.

PLEASE JOIN FB GROUP TO SIGN UP IN ADVANCE

Hosted by the charismatic Mike Dennis, Bristol's very own rapping violinist, you'll be in safe hands and guaranteed an entertaining evening as he welcomes you to discover some of the city's finest up-and-coming artists.

NOTE TIME CHANGE:
Please arrive at 7pm to sign up and ensure a spot, live music will begin at 8pm.

Entry requirements: no age restrictions

PAPERCROWNS (jazz/post-punk)

Newly Bristol-based, 6-piece Papercrowns are a high-octane fusion of jazz and post-punk. Blending bold brass, intricate rhythms and boundless energy. They are building a reputation for their explosive and dynamic live performances.

It has been just a month since Papercrowns took to the Gallimaufry stage for the first time - and we want more. If you missed it, this is your chance to make things right.

see you there...

FFO- Black Midi, Black Country New Road, King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard

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Zena is a Neo-soul and folk artist who found her beginnings as a musician in the vibrant folk community that resides in the South West, and more specifically Devon. Drawing inspiration from the folk jams and singarounds that would happen in pubs and venues throughout tiny villages and towns in Dartmoor, these spaces served as an incredibly inclusive outlet for musicians and music lovers of all levels and ages. Zena now aims to bring this love of music, dance and folk to the Galli for a one night only folk jam, with sounds reminiscent of bands such as Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span. With a range of talented musicians joining in the house band, such as violinist Miranda Faye, guitarist Ollie Armstrong, and Lapsteel instrumentalist Will Murphy to name a few, we encourage as a collective to bring down your instruments in a free for all night of laughter, music and dance.

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Hosted by some of the most prolific faces on the scene, the weekly hip-hop jam invites collaborators to the stage - make yourself known to the house band and get involved! The stage is open to musicians, MC's, poets and everything in between. Express your creativity with the house band other collaborators.

Featuring crack house band Alex Veitch, Sam Fox, MĀDŁY & Laurence Clutson.

Free entry, music from 8:30pm.

Now residing in Manchester, Uph returns to the Galli to bring a deep understanding of rhythm and philosophy of music to the dance floor, from downtempo uk funk to Afro & Latin soaked boogie bangers.

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Kickstart your weekend with an eclectic mix of bootleg tunes and undiscovered gems. Guiding you through the evening will be some of the city's finest disc jockeys, covering genres such as UK garage, house, disco, soul and hip hop.

Free entry, music from 9pm.

Slowly assembled together after years of “life's wonderful lived experiences” - at college, at Green Man festival, on Gumtree adverts, at gigs - Wakey Wakey Rise & Shine eventually emerged in Bristol in 2020.

Influenced by the likes of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Snapped Ankles, and the New Wave trailblazers DEVO and B-52s, the band came to define their Psychedelic/post-punk sound; frilly psychedelic melodies fused with the fuzzed-up fury of high-octane post-punk, all powered by an embrace of all things silly and irreverent: “fun and mischievous ways of expressing yourself within art is probably an artist's greatest weapon”, explains Seamus, “Collectively we enjoy being a bit silly with our ideas and keeping the writing process interesting and playful.”

The band have been generating new fans through their unpredictable live shows with their music receiving airplay on BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Introducing in the West and Radio X.

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Following on from the success of Sade in July, Lily Mackay & Friends return to the Gallimaufry for their 3rd instalment of reworks, bringing you an evening of Cleo Sol. Born and raised in London, Cleo Sol has become the queen of modern soul as her magic captivates listeners all around the world. Her soulful artistry is embodied in her music, as she writes rich and reflective songs that express wisdom, vulnerability and strength through the themes of self-love, spirituality and motherhood. Famous for her velvety smooth and emotive voice, she blends elements of neo-soul, gospel, R&B, and jazz into something truly beautiful and authentic.

Joined once again by an ensemble of Bristol’s finest, this one-night-only tribute will feature some of her most loved tracks that are guaranteed to lift your spirits and warm your hearts - so come down to the Gallimaufry at 9pm on the 20th August and immerse yourselves in the luscious sounds of Cleo Sol.

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Excited to announce the return of the incredible TryaniCollective! Merging six vocalist-instrumentalists from an array of musical backgrounds, Bristol-based TryaniCollective perform original compositions featuring multi-part vocal arrangements interwoven with explosive percussion, synths & drums.
This hypnotic polyphony draws on influences from Henry Purcell, Cocanha and San Salvador, using original lyrics as repetitive musical motifs. Words are broken down and distorted, and voices are used as instruments to explore the expressive potential of the human voice.This symbiotic exchange between percussion and vocals creates a sound simultaneously complex and unified.
Equally at home blasted over a festival crowd or stripped down for an intimate acoustic performance, TryaniCollective's infectious energy transports both performers and audience into an ecstatic trance. With a growing reputation for their precise and passionate delivery, the group features members of some of the UK's most innovative music projects including Spindle Ensemble, Solana, Soma Soma, Stevie Toddler, Tezeta, Zoobers, & Safrela.

"Emotionally powerful" - Jazzwise Magazine

FFO Caroline Shaw, San Salvador, tUnE-yArDs, Zap Mama. Roomful of Teeth

Emerging from the cultural melting pot of Bristol's vibrant underground scene, WINDSHAKE embodies the unbounded frontiers of musical exploration.

This audacious six-piece collective rejects conformity, drawing inspiration from the raw essence of youth culture to craft music that plumbs the depths of the human mind. Their genesis traces back to the hidden corners of side street alleyways and grassroots venues, where they absorbed Bristol's pulsating artistic energy. Their debut album, 'Waking Moment,' a fusion of Psych-folk and distinct songwriting, laid the foundation for their forthcoming musical odyssey.

Now, with a raw, unrestrained sound, WINDSHAKE's sonic landscape mirrors the tumultuous echoes of man-made thunder rolling through the peaks of the West Country, resonating within Bristol's graffiti-strewn streets. An interplay of funky basslines, African-infused drum rhythms, and the poignant blend of poetic lyrics and evocative guitar tones paints a vivid musical tapestry, a true reflection of their urban origins.

FFO: Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, Thom Yorke

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Curated by a collective of Bristol's finest up-and-coming musicians, Like Honey is more than just a jam - it's a platform for young emerging musicians - a spotlight for the city's freshest sounds. Creating a space where musicians can connect, play, and grow - no egos, no gatekeeping. Just good music and good energy.

This jam is all about community, collaboration, and creativity. We're passionate about nurturing a more equal and inclusive scene - especially when it comes to gender representation in music.

With Neo-Soul inspired sounds by the likes of Moonchild, Hiatus Kaiyote and Sault.

Bring your voices, instruments and sticks!

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For her second installment of her series, ZENA and her band take on the 'Frank' album by the notorious Amy Winehouse in a night of jazz and soul.

Winehouse's debut album, Frank, was released in 2003. Many of the album's songs were influenced by jazz and, apart from two covers, were co-written by Winehouse. Frank was a critical and commercial success in the UK, and beyond, and was nominated for the UK's Mercury Prize.

"As a deeply influential artist on modern jazz and neo-soul and one of my deepest and oldest musical loves, it's a beautiful moment to be able to dedicate a night of music to Amy Winehouse and an album that was a huge stepping stone in shaping my own musical identity" - ZENA

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Hosted by some of the most prolific faces on the scene, the weekly hip-hop jam invites collaborators to the stage - make yourself known to the house band and get involved! The stage is open to musicians, MC's, poets and everything in between. Express your creativity with the house band other collaborators.

Featuring crack house band Alex Veitch, Sam Fox, MĀDŁY & Laurence Clutson.

Free entry, music from 8:30pm.

One band with two sounds. Nile Robinson takes the stage, but not before Wifi Memory takes the stage. Tattoo Destiny. An evening of music to come, with guitars and harmonicas and slide guitar and drums and laptops.

The band features local legends like electronic hero, Redh3rring and ambient slide guitar virtuoso, George Lasbury and audiophilic keeper of the books Harry Wright.

Nile Robinson is a much mentioned name in the current Bristol music scene playing solo and on top of The Countrymen, Wifi Memory and Tattoo Destiny. Nile most recently ran the Folke Fort stage at The Midsommar Mansion Festival. He has already joined Eve Appleton Band on stage during their residency at The Gallimaufry but this will be his first headline show at 26-28 Gloucester Road. Be a witness.

FFO: a good old harmonica solo, bit of ramshackle, Jay electronica and Guitats.

Florence Knight Presents: Pulp Fiction Live ain’t your average lounge act. They’re a high-octane, vinyl-crackling ensemble of Bristol’s finest session slingers, ripping through the Pulp Fiction soundtrack like a straight razor through banana pancakes.

Imagine: a smoke-filled club, neon buzzing like a broken promise, and then bam!—that surf guitar twang hits you like a jab to the ribs. Behind it? A hit squad of musicians who’ve played with everyone worth name-dropping in the South West and beyond. They don’t wear suits for style—they wear ‘em like armor. Because when they step on stage, it’s showtime. And somebody’s about to get sonically whacked.

Leading the charge is Florence Knight, whose sultry, razor-sharp vocals could melt ice in Jack Rabbit Slim’s. She doesn’t just sing the songs—you feel ‘em in your bones. On guitar, Adam Holgate brings the kind of surf-infused grit and tremolo-drenched bite that would make Vince Vega spill his milkshake. And when Sophie Stockham takes the stage with her saxophone? It’s like a gun going off in slow motion—smooth, seductive, and absolutely dangerous, while Lyle Anderton’s trumpet cuts through the air like a warning shot in a desert standoff.

On keys, Tom Berge lays down vintage grooves straight from a lost '70s reel, while Coreysan holds the foundation on bass—deep, dubby, and dirty enough to rattle the floorboards. Behind it all, Max Harrison drives the whole thing forward on drums, tight and relentless, like a getaway car skidding around every corner on the beat.

This outfit doesn’t just stick to Pulp Fiction. Oh no. They dive into the Tarantino vault—pulling out gems from the legendary filmmakers’ back catalogue. And every track hits like a pulp paperback to the face. From the seductive strut of Let’s Stay Together to the adrenaline-snorting rush of Misirlou, they play every note like it was dipped in blood, bourbon, and black vinyl. It ain’t a tribute. It’s a resurrection.

Directed by the ghost of Tarantino himself (probably), Florence Knight Presents: Pulp Fiction Live brings cinema to life—loud, live, and cooler than a $5 milkshake.

So get ready. The band’s here, and they’re gonna blow the doors off this joint.

Buzzing to announce this double headline show with Hexcut and Akané at the Gallimaufry on Tuesday July 29th!

HEXCUT will be bringing their trademark experimental danceable and cinematic sounds - they’ve been on our watch list for a while! Expect pulsating, organic and concise compositions that remind us of Gogo Penguin, Three Trapped Tigers and Mammal Hands. These Bristol based veterans deliver an engulfing sonic whirlwind.

Akané are excited to return to the Galli for another night of uplifting electronic music. Mixing live house, indie and a groove based sound in an immersive experience with seamless transitions. Stylish synths blended with hypnotic guitar, solid drum beats and floating percussion create tight arrangements and a rhythm-driven performance.

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Below the Belt collective is Grassroots, DIY, genre diverse and champion the best of the South West. Below the Belt is setting up shop in The Gallimaufry every Thursday night, showcasing grassroots, genre-bending and local artists. Come find some new music.

THE MALARKEY- An Acoustic Set

An alternative rock five-piece whose nostalgic and earnest sound will have you quitting your day job and driving East, The Malarkey bring thoughtful lyricism and jangly guitars.

One to watch, and you can… for free… at the Galli 24/7/25

FFO: Big Thief, Fleetwood Mac, Bright Eyes

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