Stornoway

Stornoway play Beacon Hall on Saturday 31 October, with Alice Boyd supporting. It's a reserved seating show, so you'll have a seat for the night rather than standing in a crowd.

If you're not familiar, Stornoway are led by Brian Briggs, whose distinctive voice sits at the front of their melodic songwriting. They've been around since their acclaimed debut Beachcomber's Windowsill, and over the years they've built a devoted following with uplifting, carefully crafted songs and a deep connection with their audiences. They describe their live shows as immersive and joyful, blending warmth, curiosity and a love of detail into the arrangements.

On the night, it's Stornoway headlining with Alice Boyd opening. The show is presented by Bristol Beacon, and it's for ages 14 and over, with under-18s needing to be accompanied by an adult. If you're bringing someone younger, keep that in mind when you're planning the evening.

Bars open at 18:30, doors at 19:00, and the music starts at 19:30. Tickets are between £22.80 and £36.48, which includes the booking fee. With the bars opening an hour and a half before the first note, there's plenty of time to get a drink and settle in before the set begins.