Squarely: Let’s Talk Grassroots Music

Squarely Magazine Squarely Magazine Squarely: Let’s Talk Grassroots Music by Molly Davies Let’s talk grassroots music.  For this quarter’s music feature, we’re exploring the impact of grassroots venues, promoters, engineers, and festivals on the growth of new musical talent and how these talented individuals are fueling a scene that creates space for new talent to […]

Squarely: Creative Connections

Squarely Magazine Squarely Magazine Squarely: Creative Connections Creative Connections Inspiration is a tricky thing. Some of us have it in abundance, others seem to lack it entirely. Inspiration has a myriad of synonyms, ranging from the active motivation to do something, to the more passive concept of being influenced. Artists, some might say, are the […]

Squarely: Bristol Beer Factory

Squarely Magazine Squarely Magazine Squarely: Bristol Beer Factory Bristol Beer Factory Drink more beer. That’s the message here, and it’s a compelling one. Not that anyone needs an excuse to enjoy a cool, crisp pint, but Bristol Beer Factory’s commitment to community initiatives has added an entirely new dimension to the nation’s drink of choice. […]

Squarely: Great Bristol Run

Squarely Magazine Squarely Magazine Squarely: Great Bristol Run The Great Bristol Run will be taking place on the 11th May, and this year, record numbers are expected. The scenic route stretches along the waterside, green spaces such as Castle Park and Queens Square, views of the Avon Gorge, and plenty of graffiti murals to spot […]

Squarely: Graffiti Royalty, Inkie

Squarely Magazine Squarely Magazine Squarely Graffiti Royalty: Inkie This quarter’s cover artist needs no introduction—it’s none other than Bristol’s legendary Inkie. A true pioneer of the UK graffiti scene, Inkie is one of the country’s most respected street artists. From the moment he could hold a pen, he was painting alongside the likes of Massive […]

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical at the Bristol Hippodrome

Theatre Review: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical at the Bristol Hippodrome Dates: Tuesday 8th April – Saturday 26th April 2025 Timing: 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval) Rating: ★★★★ TINA – The Tina Turner Musical! announces itself as ‘Simply the Best’, and I certainly share that opinion, along with the whole audience of last […]

Theatre Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet – Cinderella

Theatre Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet – Cinderella Dates: Thursday 27th March – Saturday 29th March 2025 Timing: 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval) Rating: ★★★★★ Last night I had the pleasure of going to watch Cinderella by the Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) at the Bristol Hippodrome. Having only seen one ballet previously, I was excited […]

Networking Events in Bristol

Squarely Magazine Blog Page Networking at The Square Squarely Magazine Blog Page Networking at The Square Networking Events in Bristol Networking is a cornerstone for success in the creative industries, offering avenues for collaboration, inspiration, and career advancement. In Bristol, a city renowned for its vibrant creative scene, numerous opportunities exist for young professionals to […]

Squarely: Local Heroes, One25

Squarely Magazine Squarely Magazine Squarely: Local Heroes, One25 by Evie Andrews As part of our Local Heroes feature, we choose a local person or organisation that is making a real difference to our city. For this issue, we had the privilege of visiting One25 and speaking to their team. One25 is a local charity that […]

Squarely: Creative Connections

Squarely Magazine Squarely Magazine Squarely: Creative Connections by Evie Andrews Creativity takes courage. Whether you love, hate, or feel ambivalent toward Henry Matisse, he was bang on the money when he allegedly uttered those three words. They apply more now than ever, with creatives facing a lack of funding and fewer opportunities and fewer opportunities […]