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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 The Star
The Star is a grassroots music venue in Fishponds, Bristol. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Star books Folk, Irish Traditional, Mixed acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.
The Star is a historic, traditional freehouse at 539 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol (BS16 3AF), under newer Irish ownership and run with a strong community ethos. It puts on a varied, eclectic range of live music — aiming to give Fishponds an alternative type of music venue — with a regular Irish traditional session every Wednesday from 8:30pm, plus quality touring bands and a deliberate push to give young, up-and-coming local acts a stage. The pub pours award-winning real ales (including Nailsworth Brewery), and has restored its original skittle alley for parties alongside a championship pool table and darts.
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539 Fishponds Rd, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3AF
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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Bristol venues by backline.
The Star books Folk, Irish Traditional, Mixed. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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539 Fishponds Rd, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3AF. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bristol venues nearby.
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