Festival of Sound

About Festival of Sound

The Festival of Sound is a huge, family friendly festival with live performances for music lovers of all ages and tastes from rock, pop and electronic to classical, gospel and jazz.

This year’s festival includes three unique and special events that span the wide and diverse work of the Centre for Music.

Festival of Sound at Colston Hall

Festival of Sound 2024 events

Black and white stylised image of Amy Winehouse
Events

Mon 17 March 2025, 19:00

Festival of Sound 2025: UWE Big Band celebrate Amy Winehouse at Strange Brew

Strange Brew, 10-12 Fairfax Street

A night of soulful melodies as UWE Big Band pays tribute to Amy Winehouse and the timeless sounds of soul music! With support from Noru

Colourful rainbow image of people singing
Events

Sun 23 March 2025, 14:00

Festival of Sound 2025: Vocalise

St. George's Bristol, Great George Street

Join the UWE Singers and UWE Gospel Choir for Festival of Sound 2025 at St George’s Bristol.

Woman in black conducting an orchestra
Events

Sun 23 March 2025, 19:30

Festival of Sound 2025: Music in the Media at St George's Bristol

St George's Bristol, Great George Street

Festival of Sound from Centre for Music celebrates Music in the Media with UWE Orchestra and UWE Brass

Festival of Sound 2023 gallery

View from above of the UWE Orchestra performing at the Bristol Beacon.
Drummer performing at The Louisiana.
Performers on stage at The Louisiana playing a saxophone and guitar.
Band performing on stage at The Louisiana.
Pianist and saxophonists performing together on stage at the Bristol Beacon.
UWE Gopsel choir performing at the Bristol Beacon.
Keyboardist performing on stage at The Louisiana.
Choir signing together in unison at the Bristol Beacon.
View from above of the UWE Orchestra performing at the Bristol Beacon.
Drummer performing at The Louisiana.
Performers on stage at The Louisiana playing a saxophone and guitar.
Band performing on stage at The Louisiana.
Pianist and saxophonists performing together on stage at the Bristol Beacon.
UWE Gopsel choir performing at the Bristol Beacon.
Keyboardist performing on stage at The Louisiana.
Choir signing together in unison at the Bristol Beacon.

Festival of Sound 2022

Check out our playlist of 2022 performances from talented UWE Bristol graduates Will Spicer and the Worm Immortality Team.

Festival of Sound 2019

A celebration of Centre for Music's annual Festival of Sound sharing highlights from 2019

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Become a member

In order to join any of our groups, access to rehearsal rooms, or come to any sessions all you need to do is sign up to become a member of the Centre for Music.

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Playing and singing opportunities

Playing and singing opportunities to meet your interests or talents.

Rehearsal room for bands

Rehearsal studios and practice spaces

The Centre for Music has a range of fully equipped, professional rehearsal spaces for bands, singers and DJs and well as practice rooms for individual or duet practice. 

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Music lessons, masterclasses and mini courses

The Centre for Music offers a range of music lessons, music minicourses and masterclasses to our UWE Bristol student and staff members that can be booked with our team of professional musicians.