Make Music Day: Over 30 free activities and performances coming to Bristol this month - here's when
Discover over 30 free activities and performances happening in Bristol for Make Music Day this month. Here's everything you need to know to join the celebrations.
St George’s Bristol has teamed up with multiple Bristol venues, Bristol City Centre BID and Visit West to create a day-long programme of free pop-up activities and music-making events across Bristol’s city centre as part of Make Music Day (June 21).
The event will see group performances by Dovetail Orchestra, Rising Voices, UHBW NHS Choir and many more across the host venues, including St George’s Bristol, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, RWA, St Stephen’s Church and St Mary Redcliffe.
Pop-up, flash-mob style performances will take over St Augustine’s Parade, Bristol Hippodrome and Arnolfini Art Gallery throughout the day.
St George’s Bristol Café Bar will also be giving away 1000 free scoops of real dairy ice cream thanks to Marshfield Ice Cream – simply book a free ticket to any of St George’s free Make Music Day events, then ask at the Café Bar.
While, both St George’s Café Bar and Pinkmans at Bristol Cathedral will be running a first-come, first-served giveaway: free teas or coffees for anyone who comes in and sings their order on the day!
Samir Savant, Chief Executive of St George’s Bristol, said, “We are delighted to bring together Bristol’s musicians to showcase the diverse talent here for Make Music Day.
“There will be 25 choirs and other groups of all genres performing across eight city centre venues and the best news of all is that it’s all free. Come and enjoy!”
Dan Pate from Big Friendly Choir, Raff Pack and Choirs For Good said, “We are delighted to come and sing as part of Make Music Day.
“Bristol has a rich tradition of community music making and Make Music Day is a lovely opportunity to bring these groups together.
“The experience of performing in historic venues as part of this city-wide celebration means a lot to us.
“Many of our singers could never have imagined themselves as performers before joining a choir, and opportunities like this are so joyful, confidence boosting and make us feel part of the Bristol music community. We can't wait to take part!”
Sophie Wilsdon, Rising Voices Choir Leader and BDP Creative Communities Coordinator, added: “Free music and live performances are essential for making the arts accessible to our city's richly diverse communities.
“Experiencing a choir or band perform live can profoundly impact an individual's mental well-being, and the fact that Make Music Day is free ensures that this opportunity is available to everyone, not just those with existing access.”
Jenni Tamlin from Bristol City Centre BID commented: “We’re happy to be able to support International Make Music Day, St George’s coming together with other cultural destinations around the city for such a fantastic community event, is something we’re proud to be involved with.”
For a full schedule of events happening at Make Music Day, click here.