Outside, the festival roars on. But here, within our velvet-lined walls, beneath silk canopies and surrounded by Persian rugs and handmade critters, you step into something different. Kick off your shoes, grab a drink, and make yourself at home- welcome to the People’s Front Room.
In our home of grassroots music, the artists who gather here welcome you like family, dissolving the lines between audience and performer. One moment, you’re entranced by the poetry of a Bristolian Folk MC or lost in deep electronic soundscapes: the next, you’re up on your feet for an all-female punk band tearing up the stage, a 10-piece gospel choir lifting the roof off of the place, a rich-voiced soul singer backed by a full band or a drum and bass DJ blending beats with live instrumentation.
Daytimes bring an eclectic mix, soaring harmonies from Balkan folk quartets, lilting improvised acapella, carefully crafted acoustic sets, sequin studded disco cabaret and a candy rock band delivering sweet, riotous energy.
Whether it’s improvised jams, Thai-fusion grooves, or something completely unexpected, every set is a moment waiting to happen. The drinks are flowing, and our renowned cocktail bar serves up some of the finest mixes on-site. Sink into the most comfortable seating in the festival (if we do say so ourselves), a welcome retreat from the wilderness beyond.
You are the People, and we are the People’s Front Room.