James Dorman's Sonic Art Collective. After wowing audiences with his Luna Art Ensemble's performance at Bristol Cathedral in 2021, James Dorman returns with his Sonic Art Collective. Using a distinctive sound palette this ensemble creates music that moves from the intensely angular to deeply meditative.

Piano, cello, vibraphone, saxophone, guitar are combined with ambient electronica to create a rich and compelling soundscape. Borrowing from the composition techniques of musique concrète, shimmering ethereal sounds are punctuated with angular melodic fragments, bursts of dense harmony are followed by sudden changes in dynamics and looped tones morph into faint shards of sound.

Influenced by Messian, Alvo Noto, Richter, Birtwistle, Stockhausen and Lemon Jelly, James Dorman's Sonic Art Collective create music that is well crafted and intelligently arranged. An engaging collage of modern sound, the music is accessible due to being both exciting and profoundly emotional.

What to expect:

Performance by James Dorman's Sonic Art Collective
Live music featuring piano, cello, vibraphone, saxophone, and guitar
Bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (card only)
Child-friendly environment with ear defenders available

Bar

A bar will be available throughout the event. Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks will be available. Card only.

Children

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure there is a ratio of no more than four children to one adult. Children's ear defenders are available to borrow on a first come first served basis.

This is a fundraising event for Bristol Cathedral. Charity number 1204673

You can find information about what counts as proof for carer ticket here

Nave Front
Adult (over 16)	£17
Child (under 16)	£13
Registered carer (Attending with the individual they care for. Only valid with a paid ticket.)	Free

Nave Front - Wheelchair space
Wheelchair user/ accessible - Adult	£17
Wheelchair user/ accessible - Child	£13

Nave Front - Companion seat
Companion	£17
Registered carer (attending with the individual they care for. Only valid with a paid ticket.)	Free

Nave Middle
Adult (over 16 )	£14
Child (under 16)	£10
Registered carer (Attending with the individual they care for. Only valid with a paid ticket.)	Free

Nave Middle - Wheelchair space
Wheelchair user/ accessible - Adult	£14
Wheelchair user/ accessible - Child	£10

Nave Middle - Companion seat
Companion	£14
Registered carer (attending with the individual they care for. Only valid with a paid ticket.)	Free

West End
Adult (over 16)	£12
Child (under 16)	£8
Registered carer (Attending with the individual they care for. Only valid with a paid ticket.)	Free

West End - Wheelchair space
Wheelchair user/ accessible - Adult	£12
Wheelchair user/ accessible - Child	£8

West End - Companion seat
Companion	£12
Registered carer (attending with the individual they care for. Only valid with a paid ticket. )	Free

Available dates

Choose a slot to begin your booking

Thu, 07 Nov 19:30 - 21:30

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How to get there

Bristol Cathedral, Bristol, BS1 5TJ

Facilities

Baby changing
Refreshments available
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
WiFi

On the day

Please ensure you have your Yuup e-ticket ready to show on entry
This is a seated event. The seats are 485 mm wide, 553 mm deep and the seat is 456 mm from the floor. Some seats with arms are available.
There is level access to the event. Temporary toilets will be available outside of the Cathedral for this event.
We recommend using public transport - use buses to the City Centre/Park Street. The nearest car park is College Street.

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates

Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 5 days before your experience.

How to get a refund

Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 5 days before your experience.

Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. However, all gifts are non-refundable and expire exactly 1 year after the date of purchase.

You'll be hosted by

Bristol Cathedral

Standing at the heart of Bristol's vibrant city centre, Bristol Cathedral is one of England's great medieval churches. For almost 900 years it has been a living place of sanctuary, teaching, prayer and music. Events at Bristol Cathedral range from family-friendly Crafty Cathedral sessions to gin tasting and guided tours in the Norman Chapter House, through to large-scale light shows.

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