Discover how Bristol's beloved street party could make a comeback this year with new community backing.

A fundraiser is currently underway to bring back the annual Kingston Road community Street party.

The free event, which has been organised by The Coronation pub since 2022, features music and entertainment for the community of all ages to enjoy, attracting hundreds of people from all walks of life.

The entertainment usually includes a children’s magic show, music acts and a silent disco, and the street party has been self funded by The Coronation in the past.

Unfortunately, Bristol City Council have increased the fee to use the street from £25 per year to over £500 of admin fees. Business rates have also increased by 100%, making it difficult to afford to self-fund the street party, which is why The Coronation’s landlord Ben Cheshire, has a GoFundMe.

He said: “The Coronation in the past has always self funded the street party, but this year unfortunately Bristol City Council have increased the fee to use the street. It has gone from £25 each year to over £500 of admin fees. This is before any money has been paid out to the artists who play or our terrific sound and staging technician.

“The current Labour government are also about to implement over a 100% increase in business rates and alongside other costs across the board, small independent local places like ours are struggling and need your support now more than ever.

“We cannot afford to fund the whole event any longer, this is why we are asking support from the public to help fund this free community event. So we can make shore every artist is paid for there performance and all the public can have a bloody good time enjoying themselves all day.

“We appreciate any donation you can spare, big or small to help make this free community event come to life.”

For more information about the fundraiser, click here.