Gig Buddies Bristol

28/11/2023

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Punk Rock Stars In Their Eyes at Exchange and we are so grateful that Deadpunk Promotions will be donating any profits to Gig Buddies Bristol.

Punk Rock Stars In Their Eyes is the most fun show of the year, every year, and we highly recommend grabbing a ticket: https://exchangebristol.com/whats-on/

03/10/2023

Welcome to the Gig Buddies family Gig Buddies Gloucestershire!

If you or someone else you know lives in Gloucestershire and would like a Gig Buddy, or would like to volunteer, then you can find out further information through their website at the following link: https://gigbuddiesgloucestershire.org.uk/

25/04/2023

Buddies Callum & Brian met up last week to watch The Last Internationale at The Fleece and had an amazing time. Thanks to Brian for sending us these great photos, we love to see it ❤️

12/02/2023

Thanks to Liam for sending us a photo of him and his buddy Michael enjoying a night of blues music at Bristol's world famous The Old Duke. So glad to hear they had a great time!

You can find further information about Gig Buddies through our website here: https://exchangebristol.com/gig-buddies/

25/01/2023

Buddies Wes & Leah recently had a great time watching Bristol City FC Vs Swansea City Football Club, and they even got to meet a few robins in the process!

You can find further information about Gig Buddies through our website here: https://exchangebristol.com/gig-buddies/

11/12/2022

Had such a great time at our first ever Gig Buddies Bristol social. So lovely to get everyone together for some bowling 🎳 Merry Christmas everyone!

09/12/2022

Gig Buddies Wes & Leah braved the cold and went to watch Bristol Bears Rugby vs Leicester Tigers last Saturday!

You can find out more about getting a Gig Buddy, or volunteering for us, through our website here: https://exchangebristol.com/gig-buddies

22/11/2022

Gig Buddies Cass & Roberta recently went to see Confidence Man at O2 Academy Bristol and had a great time. We love seeing photos of buddies enjoying shows across Bristol!

If you or someone you know would like to have a Gig Buddy then you can find further information through our website: https://exchangebristol.com/gig-buddies/

15/11/2022

Gig Buddies at the theatre! Buddies Matthew & Ian recently met up to watch The Canterville Ghost at The Redgrave Theatre. 👻

If you or someone you know would like a Gig Buddy you can find further information here: https://exchangebristol.com/gig-buddies

11/11/2022

What better location for a first meet up than a carvery?! 🍽 Welcome to Gig Buddies Amylou and Hannah.

If you or someone else you know would like a Gig Buddy, or you would like to volunteer, you can find further information through our website here: exchangebristol.com/gig-buddies/

27/10/2022

Really great day meeting other Gig Buddies projects from across the UK and Ireland. Thanks for coming to Bristol and thanks to Exchange for hosting us!

Wonderful day in Bristol with partners talking about our work, the issues and challenges but also so many ideas for enhancing the projects and reaching more people.

26/10/2022

Gig Buddies Michael & Liam recently met up for the first time to see Ragged Union UK at The Horseshoe Downend. We love seeing photos of buddies enjoying shows across Bristol!

If you or someone you know would like to have a Gig Buddy then you can find further information through our website: https://exchangebristol.com/gig-buddies/

22/10/2022

Our amazing Gig Buddies Joe and Giuseppe are out and about today watching Bath Rugby 🏉

If you or someone else you know would like a Gig Buddy, or you would like to volunteer, you can find further information through our website here: https://exchangebristol.com/gig-buddies/

23/08/2022

We had a great time at our biggest ever volunteer training session on Sunday. Can't wait to get our new volunteers matched! If you or someone you know would like a Gig Buddy you can find further information here: https://exchangebristol.com/gig-buddies/

17/08/2022

Our wonderful Gig Buddies Tom & Ruby on the Ferris wheel at Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 🎡 If you or someone you know would like a Gig Buddy you can find further information here: https://exchangebristol.com/gig-buddies/

11/08/2022

Gig Buddies Bristol on tour! Our amazing buddies Wes & James recently went to London to see Arsenal play Sevilla FC at the Emirates Stadium. Remember Gig Buddies isn't just for gigs! If you or someone you know would like a Gig Buddy you can find further information here: https://exchangebristol.com/gig-buddies/

08/07/2022

Big thanks to BBC Music Introducing for having a chat with us about Gig Buddies Bristol. You can listen to the interview at the link below 👇

Dan Pascoe chats to IDLES' Dev and the Stay Up Late charity about the Gig Buddies project

22/06/2022

Gig Buddies isn't just about the music! Buddies Wes & James also love to meet up to go on walks together. If you would like to volunteer or find out more information about getting a Gig Buddy visit our website here: https://exchangebristol.com/gig-buddies/

29/05/2022

Not too late to grab your buddies and head to see the awesome art happening right now across Bedminster! Greville Smyth Park was looking great yesterday🎨🎨

20/05/2022

Loads of great live music coming up with our friends at Exchange // Take a look and arrange a trip down with your buddy!

12/05/2022

Stuck for ideas of things to do? Check out Bristol24/7's weekly listings of fun stuff to see and do! https://www.bristol247.com/guides/things-to-do/24-things-to-do-bristol-this-week-may-9-15-2022/

Everything from stand up comedy to Eastern European ska-punk

02/05/2022

Comedy fans? Grab your buddies and see what great acts are appearing all over our city!

28/04/2022

Ah thank you so much DREAM NAILS!! 😊😊

🥁EVERYONE DESERVES TO ACCESS LIVE MUSIC!! 🥁

At a recent show we were introduced to an amazing scheme called Gig Buddies. They match people with learning disabilities and/or autism with a volunteer who shares the same interests, so they can go to gigs and events together! 😍It’s about enabling people to go out, without people who are paid to be there, to boost confidence, make friends and see live music!

Punk is all about community and this is honestly one of the sickest projects we’ve come across in the music scene🤩

If you would like to get involved, donate or volunteer visit their website

https://gigbuddies.org.uk/about/

They currently run in the UK in Bedford, Bradford, Brighton & Hove, Calderdale, Cardiff, Croydon, Glasgow, Hull, Oxford, Mid Lothian, Portsmouth, and West Lothian. If they’re not in your area you can still get in touch!!

Gig Buddies are a project by the charity Stay Up Late

There are local Gig Buddy pages Gig Buddies Cymru Gig Buddies Bedford Gig Buddies Bristol Gig Buddies Croydon

Info from the Gig Buddies website

18/04/2022

HUGE thanks to Sun Spot who made a limited edition t-shirt for their Failure covers set a few weeks back and donated the proceeds to Gig Buddies Bristol! 🥰🙌🙂

12/04/2022

Big thanks to BCfm Radio for having our founder Iwan on to talk about our organisation and all the great things our users and volunteers are getting up to. Listen back to the breakfast show on their website https://www.bcfmradio.com/listen-again

09/04/2022

Not local to Bristol? Find a Gig Buddies or Sports Buddies organisation in YOUR area: https://gigbuddies.org.uk/

Welcome to the world of Gig Buddies, supporting people with learning disabilities to see live music through volunteering made easy...sign-up to the fun now!

02/04/2022

Lots of great shows coming up at Exchange this month! Grab your buddies and get involved🙂🙂🙂

28/03/2022

Thanks to The Everyday for the interview! 😃 Find out more about Gig Buddies here:

https://theeverydaymagazine.co.uk/music-1/talking-to-gig-buddies

It’s no secret that Bristol has a buzzing arts and culture scene, whether you’re into all-night raves, contemporary art, ballet or mosh pits. So it’s fantastic news that the Gig Buddies scheme has come to Bristol via the Exchange . Gig Buddies is a program for adults with autism, learning

17/03/2022

Buddies Wes + James met up for Bristol Bears Rugby game recently🏉🙂🐻 Great to see people enjoying all the different events our city has to offer 🙂🙌

08/03/2022

exchangebristol.com/gig-buddies/

21/02/2022

Our partner venue Exchange have this brilliant acoustic & poetry matinee this weekend! 🙂🙂 Grab your buddies and get involved // hdfst.uk/E71072

24/01/2022

Thanks to Ed Force One: A Tribute to Iron Maiden, one of our Gig Buddies, Callum, got to get on stage and show off his skills behind the drum kit at legendary venue The Fleece Bristol ! Amazing 🙌🤘💀

03/01/2022

Hopefully 2022 will be the year we can get back to live music in full force! Grab a buddy and come get involved!

14/12/2021

Why not grab a Gig Buddy and go and check out some of the art across the city? Please send an email to [email protected] and we can have a chat about how we can help!

04/12/2021

Nice article 🙂 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-59209653

The scheme matches people with autism or learning disabilities with a friend to attend events with.

29/11/2021

Get together with your buddy and discover something new!
(pic by https://www.oliverriddochphotography.com/)

17/11/2021

Check out this fantastic exhibition by local talent Big Jeff Johns Art! Open 'til Sunday 🎨🙌

14/11/2021

Don't forget that Gig Buddies can arrange to go to whatever events you choose! Loads to see and do in our brilliant city! Find out more: https://exchangebristol.com/gig-buddies/

07/11/2021

Awesome! Got to love a bit of bowling!

Bowling with the stars - last week at our West Sussex social!

Some of our West Sussex Gig Buddies got together to have fun and play 🎳

If you love games, or want to get more active with us, check out Sports Buddies - our new project pairing adults with and without learning disabilities to get moving and have fun!

Information on our website:

https://gigbuddies.org.uk/sportsbuddies/

13/10/2021

A great volunteer training session! If you're interested in taking part email [email protected]