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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Electric Bristol
Electric Bristol is a grassroots music venue in Bristol, Bristol with a standing capacity of approximately 1050. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Electric Bristol books Reggae acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.
Electric Bristol — formerly SWX — is a central Bristol multi-room venue on Nelson Street, open since 2015 and built around three rooms across multiple levels with a combined capacity of up to 1,800. The main stage holds around 1,050 and the room is kitted with a state-of-the-art sound, lighting and laser rig plus a large interactive video wall, hosting everything from touring bands and reggae to big club nights. It's a fully produced mid-size venue, not a grassroots room.
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15 Nelson St, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 2JY
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Bristol venue directory.
Electric Bristol books Reggae. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Electric Bristol has a standing capacity of approximately 1050, classed as a large venue. See all Bristol venues for size comparisons.
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15 Nelson St, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 2JY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bristol venues nearby.
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