New Name Announcement - Live Stream

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Since 1867 we have been at the heart of Bristol’s cultural life. We are so proud and grateful to have played such an important role in our city and the lives of our audiences for so long.

And now, in 2020, we have a new opportunity – a chance to acknowledge difficult parts of our past and look forward with hope towards our future.

Watch our name announcement live from 8am here:

We know that our current name, that of the slave trader Edward Colston, means that not everyone has felt welcome or that they belong in their city’s concert hall. And if we can’t share the joy of live music with everyone, something must change.

Our organisation was founded long after Colston’s death, and has no direct connection to him, financial or otherwise. We can no longer be a monument to someone who played such a prominent role in the slave trade.

We believe in the power of music to break down barriers and cross boundaries. And with this new beginning, we can do more: providing opportunities to create and experience incredible music moments like never before.

You’ve told us that you want us to inspire more people through music. With this change, and the coming transformation of our building, we can do that together.

Join us here live from 8am on Wednesday 23 September, as we announce that name and begin a new chapter for the Hall and the city.