The Station Bristol

06/10/2023

Next week at The Station! 🤩🧠🥽💫

Try out a short virtual reality (VR) experience from two of the world's best immersive arts studios, Marshmallow Laser Feast and All Seeing Eye.

The piece is an excerpt from a collective virtual reality experience which drops audiences deep inside the landscape of the body, following the flow of oxygen through our branching ecosystem, to a single ‘breathing’ cell.

You will experience the VR as part of a small group - six to twelve people at a time. This user test is part of a collaborative research project with UWE Bristol and afterwards we will ask you for your thoughts and feedback. More on the wider research project, STREAM here.

The session will take approximately 1 hour.

Age: 18+

Try out a short virtual reality experience from two of the world's best immersive studios. Your feedback will inform cutting edge research.

25/09/2023

We LOVED having the Pride Comic Art Festival at our venue on Saturday. It is always such a lovely event and it's great to hear that the exhibitors had as much fun as we did!

05/09/2023

5 Stages Across 4 Venues - Misery Loves Company is coming to The Station Saturday 30th September. Here's the official Station lineup for the day.

Tickets still available:
https://miserylovescompanyfestival.co.uk/

See you there!

16/06/2023

Second wave announcement just dropped! 20+ of the hottest new bands around and established heavy-hitters join us for our first year including: including stage headliners Heriot (The Lanes), Fearless Vampire Killers (Rough Trade), and The Hara (co-headline with InMe at The Station) and more! Also announced are Adharma, Cody Frost, Exit Child, Blacklist, Graphic Nature, From Inside, Gracious Hope, South Arcade, Lake Malice, Knife Bride, Raiders, SAFIRE, Split Chain, Witch Fever, Black Foxxes, The Xcerts, Bex and The Menstrual Cramps.They join the already-announced headliners Twin Atlantic and Yonaka, alongside: Kid Bookie, Mimi Barks, Pengshui, InVisions, TheCityIsOurs, Vexed, Love Is Noise, Lizzy Farrall, InMe, RXPTRS, Gurl, Kite Thief, Immerse and Lozeak.

Misery Loves Company, a brand new Bristol-based multi-venue festival with an ethos built on raising awareness around mental health issues. The event has proudly partnered with Heads Above The Waves, a non-profit that raises awareness of depression and self-harm in young people.Improving diversity and tackling gender equality in the music industry is also part of Misery Loves Company's mission, and they are proud to announce that 50% of the acts on the line-up will include female and/or non-binary members.

06/08/2021

Next Thursday at The Station Bristol: Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate

⏰4-6pm, Thursday 12th August 2021
📍The Engine Room, The Station, Silver Street, BS1 2AG
❓An afternoon of workshops, talks, stalls and a film screening. Join Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate as they host a variety of activist groups from Bristol and beyond for a collaborative afternoon of learning. Let’s ensure we build a future protecting both the planet and people.

‼️Guests include: The African Voices Forum, WTF WWF, Bristol Disability Equality Forum Community Climate Action and Your Parks.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-justice-day-tickets-164534680659 🌍🌞🌿

02/08/2021

This Sunday we are hosting an amazing celebration of Indonesian culture being organised by the Bristol Indonesian Society. There will be tons of stalls (including 12 different food traders), a live band and some short films throughout the day. The event is free to attend and we would love to see you there 🥰🥟🍚🎼🎤

10/06/2021

10/06/2021

10/06/2021

Tonight, at 7pm in our Performance space we have a fantastic showcase of dance. Tickets are ✨free✨ and available here: https://www.creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk/future-proofing-dance?fbclid=IwAR23Z4iz5w5yplpRD0qXmzx9qtpn33knca-aFP9M7ZiyNiIoz9dvsKqV5aY

Get tickets to see a showcase of works in progress of four talented young choreographers emerging into the light after the long lockdown. Bristol Dance Futures and Creative Youth Network bring you - Future Proofing Dance Showcase on 10th June.
For free tickets contact: www.creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk/future-proofing-dance

02/06/2021

This show sounds fantastic! “Stunner” is a combination of video, animation, and music created and performed by Creative Youth Network alumni Eleanor Hope-Jones, Rachel Eames, Kate Rowsell, Annie Philbin and Gabi Spiro. It is a 'pay what you can' livestreamed performance.

Find out more and book tickets here ⬇
https://www.cptheatre.co.uk/production/stunner/?fbclid=IwAR2az08Cw8S00TtEEqbWzvHSK9KzIXaguolZLMgFdzjqevtAMg5A8tmnEGw

Do you hate being looked at? Or do you long to be seen?

A perfect mother hides a dirty secret. A daughter’s drawing aches to be viewed. A jealous sister yearns for freedom.

Enter a labyrinth of surreal stories that tell of one family’s legacy of longing.

“Stunner” is a combination of video, animation, and music created and performed by our alumni Eleanor Hope-Jones, Rachel Eames, Kate Rowsell, Annie Philbin and Gabi Spiro Palomar Theatre

Check it out at Camden People's Theatre from 6th June:
www.cptheatre.co.uk/production/stunner/

Proud to work with such talented young artists and see them expand their networks, make amazing new work and achieve their potential 🥳

❗ Content warning: This performance contains references to violence, s*x, strong language and eating disorders.

24/05/2021

This week at the venue we have a fantastic exhibition. Book tickets and find out more here! ⬇️ https://www.creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk/resilient

Creative Youth Network

A collective exhibition examining the resilience of humans and nature, giving a nod to the resilience needed in current times for emerging young artists. Carlo Hornilla, Tilly O’Shea, Teddy Andraste and Skye Turner. 25th-28th May, 10:00-18:00 The Station, Silver Street, BS1 2AG

21/05/2021

11/05/2021

We are really looking forward to having this work in progress show with us next week. A witty, comedic and truthful insight into growing up opposing the female narrative. Have you missed seeing live theatre? Us too! Find out more and book tickets here:
https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/checkout/there-was-a-little-girl---bristol-performances-2021

10/05/2021

We were lucky enough to host boomsatsuma's live streamed production of 'The Su***de' last week. FANTASTIC performances all round and it felt so great to have events happening in our venue once again. Things are looking up!

Creative Youth Network

21/12/2020

We are over the moon to be hosting The Little Things Theatre company and their production of 'Snow Day'. A perfect festive treat for families to bring some magic to your Christmas. Shows are happening today, tomorrow and Wednesday. There are very limited tickets left! https://www.thelittlethingstheatre.co.uk

TODAY’S the (snow) DAY! And we are on our way 🚗 can’t wait to see all of you lovely people this afternoon - 2pm and 5:30pm at The Station ! Hope you’re all as excited as we are 🦉

25/11/2020

Learning Marathon | enrolyourself

Enrol yourself is launching an incredible number and variety of learning marathons next year. The full listings are here, as well as some info about what a learning marathon even is: https://www.enrolyourself.com/learning-marathon

The Learning Marathon helps you grow to meet a professional, personal or societal challenge that really matters to you. We connect you to a dozen peers who will multiply your growth. You'll learn together by pooling your skills, creativity, perspectives and more.

23/11/2020

Connect

For any creatives aged 18 - 30, this Thursday at 1pm Creative Youth Network and Creative Workforce Foer The Future are hosting a virtual networking event called CONNECT. You'll get to meet other young creatives and hear from the author of Stormzy's HOW TO BUILD IT: GROW YOUR OWN BRAND, Niran Vinod.
It's free and you can book on at https://www.creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk/connect

Join CONNECT - a networking opportunity for emerging creatives to meet one another, develop connections and hear from inspirational speakers. 26th November, 1-2:30pm Zoom Free for 18-30 year old creatives

28/10/2020

We can't wait to have The Little Things Theatre presents: Snow Day at our venue this Christmas! A perfect, covid-safe, festive family show (recommended age 3-8). Find out more and book tickets visit https://www.thelittlethingstheatre.co.uk/projects/snow-day/

10/09/2020

Venue hire: The Station

The Station has reopened for venue hire! We have been accredited our Good to go certificate and are very happy to be welcoming hirers back to our venue. If you are looking for a city centre meeting space, please get in touch.

Any enquiries, please email: [email protected]
Creative Youth Network

The Station is open and operating in accordance with government guidance to prevent the spread of Covid-19.  You can now book meeting and workshop space, starting from 7th September. Please get in touch with us for the latest availability. The venue has been accredited a Good to go certificate....

02/09/2020

Culture in Quarantine - Filmed in Lockdown: Sign Night

We are really proud that our outdoor courtyard was used for this stunning short film, funded by the BBC for their Culture in Quarantine series.

Creative Youth Network

Two deaf women separated by lockdown unite through sign language in poetic projection.

05/08/2020

Welcome back to The Station!

Our youth club sessions at The Station are back! We have opened our doors again to young people, in small groups. Find out how we are keeping you safe in this short video.

Each session will have a maximum of 8 young people and 2 workers. Our courtyard is a great space so we can ensure everyone is socially distancing.

We are closely monitoring attendance and young people are booking slots in the sessions. If you're interested in coming along, send Emma Rigby Cyn a message!

We're all very excited to provide this safe space for young people to hang out and meet up with trusted youth workers, right in the heart of the city 🥳

30/04/2020

How are you keeping busy while in lockdown? Our youth clubs are back online! Join us on Zoom next week for fun activities - DM us to get the private links👇

17/03/2020

What we are doing to protect our young people, staff and visitors from coronavirus

Following the most recent government advice, we are now closing our open access youth work sessions in order to protect against the spread of coronavirus.

We are also cancelling room and venue hires to avoid mass gatherings in our buildings.

The Station is now open only for pre-booked appointments, Monday-Friday, from 9am - 7pm.

At Creative Youth Network our one to one advice and small group sessions are ongoing for the time being. Our youth workers are also ensuring that we are using telephone conversations and video conferencing instead of face-to-face meetings as far as possible, with young people who have access to either of these options.

This is a rapidly changing situation. More details are available below and we'll keep you up to date with new developments 👇

https://www.creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk/blog/covid19-update

Here at Creative Youth Network, the safety of young people, staff and visitors to our buildings are our main concern.

28/02/2020

Can't wait for the Bristol Goth and Alternative Market to arrive at the venue..☠️ One week to go! ☠️

We've mentioned our awesome traders, so we want to to give a shout out to our venue! The March market will be taking place at The Station Bristol, part of Creative Youth Network – a charity that helps young people across Bristol and South Glos. So you’re not only getting great space when you hire the building, but you’re also supporting local young people! Info on venue hire can be found here:
https://www.creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk/Pages/Category/the-station-venue-hire
It’s great to work with Creative Youth Network to host our Goth and Alternative Market at their central Bristol youth hub, The Station! The venue is lovely and we’re glad we get to support young people in the city through our event. Creative Youth Network’s work ranges from one to one mental health support, to youth clubs and creative courses and workshops. This work relies on donations, so please help young people get the support they need. Head to https://www.creativeyouthnetwork.org.uk/donate/donate-now/7/paypal to support them

27/02/2020

Pleased to be hosting SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment this evening for their tech meet-up in our performance space. Pizzas galore.

13/02/2020

An exciting week of theatre this week in our performance space as we are hosting the fantastic boomsatsuma professional acting students:

Love and Information by Caryl Churchill - performed by boomsatsuma's second year professional acting students. Photography by Jack Offord

30/01/2020

We love having 5x15 Bristol at the venue. 5 different speakers on a specialist subject for 15 minutes. Tonight's line up includes Flo Perry, eXXpedition, No More Page 3, Mac Macartney (the importance of hope) & Bruce Hood (why we want more than we need).

23/01/2020

We are hosting Cross Country Magazine and Six-time Red Bull X-Alps champion Chrigel Maurer (Team Chrigel Maurer) this evening. During tonight's presentation Chrigel will reveal what it is really like to race 1,200km across the Alps by foot and paraglider in the toughest adventure challenge in the world. Epic.

10/01/2020

Introducing.. The Engine room! The Engine room is ideal for film screenings, social gatherings, choir rehearsals, food events, meetings or a bar area for performance space events.It's a really versatile space and has capacity for 80 people seated. Drop us an email: [email protected] if you are interested in hiring this fantastic space! 😁

03/12/2019

It was great hosting the Youth Hustings here last week. We had 100+ young people attending. The event started with 36 people not knowing who they would vote for and at the end there was 0 which is a fantastic result.

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/general-election-2019-young-people-3590251?fbclid=IwAR331i7m3eiPTGelwjvadzlmhiE2D7E4MmxkGR3_aVZ4-AvCqAaYpL0ECTk

02/12/2019

We're really proud to be hosting a group of Brazilian Dancers, Musicians and Fashion Designers at The Station until the end of the week. Join them on Wednesday for these amazing workshops! We're particularly excited about the 'Basics of Vogue' workshop!

Places are free and open to all.

25/11/2019

Friction Collective

Thank you so much to everyone who came to the premiere on Friday! It was great to see people enjoying the film & having a good ol time.

Tune into Mel Nicholls - GB Para Cyclist. Endurance Wheelchair Racer. Adventurer channel for more screening updates & to follow as continues it’s tour up the UK!

HUGE thanks to Marquis Motorhomes & Caravans for supporting this film. Couldn’t have done it without you! @ The Station Bristol

22/11/2019

Proud to be hosting Friction Collective this evening for a screening of their new documentary: Dream Big featuring Mel Nicholls - GB Para Cyclist. Endurance Wheelchair Racer. Adventurer 😁

08/11/2019

This looks fantastic! Did you know we have a dance studio for hire on our 2nd floor?

Some beautiful work yesterday from our Bristol Dance Extended Diploma students, they received a workshop on Blind Improvisation and Floor Work with the incredible James Wilton! Thanks so much for visiting us 🍊
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If you are interested in studying our Bristol Dance course, come along to our Taster Day on the 4th January, at the Station - 9:30am - 2:00pm.⁣
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You can let us know you are coming at www.boomsatsuma.education/events or message us on Facebook or Instagram. 🍊💃🕺 @ The Station Bristol

07/11/2019

Next week 100 young people are taking over Colston Hall for The Edge a Creative Youth Network production about reality TV. Don’t miss it! ?

06/11/2019

Creative Youth Network

Creative Youth Network

33% of people in Bristol are under 25. Youth services are where we find comfort, security and guidance. Support the people, places and programmes that make us smile 🎉🙌👏



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"Held in Pockets" is a spoken word poem by young artist Leeza Awojobi. It compares the comfort and security one finds in youth services to the comfort and security of a pocket - something you hardly notice, but which is necessary. These ‘pockets’ are dotted around the city and help young people to grow into maturity and affirm them in their journey to adulthood, helping them to be secure and ready to take on life’s challenges.

This video is presented by the partnership in Bristol which is a collaboration between Acta Community Theatre, Creative Youth Network, Empire Fighting Chance, Travelling Light Theatre Company, Young Bristol and Youth Moves.

This project is supported by funding from Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and The National Lottery Community Fund

This short film is based on young people's views from across partners organisation and has been produced by Eight Creative Agency, a team of experienced professionals working alongside emerging creatives, championing diverse talent.

05/11/2019

Listen up adventurers, filmmakers, and friends! We have an awesome night coming your way very soon, but only 80 tickets. 😬

Friction Collective will be screening Dream Big along with an additional short, followed by a Q&A with Mel & Jack. It'll be a chance to relax, soak in the film on a big screen, and have good chats with good people. Head to Eventbrite to reserve a spot! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/78170801973

Listen up adventurers, filmmakers, and friends!

We have an awesome night coming your way very soon, but only 80 tickets. 😬

We'll be screening Dream Big along with an additional short, followed by a Q&A with Mel & Jack. It'll be a chance to relax, soak in the film on a big screen, and have good chats with good people. Head to Eventbrite to reserve a spot! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/78170801973

Mel Nicholls - GB Para Cyclist. Endurance Wheelchair Racer. Adventurer
Marquis Motorhomes & Caravans

21/10/2019

BBC Bristol

We’re down at The Station in Bristol for our jam packed Untamed Media. With everything from workshops to panel sessions to CV drop ins, attendees are heading into the wild and finding out how to get started in wildlife broadcasting 🐯🦋🐧

21/10/2019

It is a very exciting day at the venue today as we are hosting the BBC for a launch event ahead of Seven Worlds, One Planet. They'll be holding a day of workshops in our cafe and performance space and encouraging the next generation of budding broadcasters!