Festival of Sound

About Festival of Sound

The Festival of Sound is a series of events across Brisol's best venues with live performances for music lovers of all ages and tastes from rock, pop and electronic to classical, gospel and jazz.

This year’s festival includes three unique and special events that span the wide and diverse work of the Centre for Music.

Festival of Sound at Colston Hall

Festival of Sound events

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Events

Sat 21 March 2026, 19:30

Infinite Skies

Aerospace Bristol, Hayes Way

Festival of Sound launches into space with a dynamic, exciting programme. Featuring UWE ensembles - Orchestra, Singers, Brass and Voices

Doors open at 19:00 for a prompt start at 19:30

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Events

Sat 28 March 2026, 11:00

Ableton Live 12 Intensive Masterclass

Centre for Music, The Farmhouse, Frenchay Campus

Get lost in Live 12’s creative features and sounds and find your own way of making music in this one-day intensive masterclass.

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View from above of the UWE Orchestra performing at the Bristol Beacon.
Drummer performing at The Louisiana.
Performers on stage at The Louisiana playing a saxophone and guitar.
Band performing on stage at The Louisiana.
Pianist and saxophonists performing together on stage at the Bristol Beacon.
UWE Gopsel choir performing at the Bristol Beacon.
Keyboardist performing on stage at The Louisiana.
Choir signing together in unison at the Bristol Beacon.
View from above of the UWE Orchestra performing at the Bristol Beacon.
Drummer performing at The Louisiana.
Performers on stage at The Louisiana playing a saxophone and guitar.
Band performing on stage at The Louisiana.
Pianist and saxophonists performing together on stage at the Bristol Beacon.
UWE Gopsel choir performing at the Bristol Beacon.
Keyboardist performing on stage at The Louisiana.
Choir signing together in unison at the Bristol Beacon.

Festival of Sound 2022

Check out our playlist of 2022 performances from talented UWE Bristol graduates Will Spicer and the Worm Immortality Team.

Festival of Sound 2019

A celebration of Centre for Music's annual Festival of Sound sharing highlights from 2019

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Become a member

In order to join any of our groups, access to rehearsal rooms, or come to any sessions all you need to do is sign up to register for Centre for Music.

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Playing and singing opportunities

Playing and singing opportunities to meet your interests or talents.

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Rehearsal studios and practice spaces

The Centre for Music has a range of fully equipped, professional rehearsal spaces and practice rooms for musicians, bands, singers and DJs.

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Music lessons and masterclasses

The Centre for Music offers a range of online music lessons that you can book with our team of professional musicians.