Interested in what is happening to support the night time economy of Bristol? Why not check out the Night Time Economy Summit on 7th and 8th April at Bristol Beacon.
Details on this link: Bristol Night Time Economy Summit
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“Are We There Yet?” new local blog for women in music
Check out the “Are We There Yet?” music industry blog from new Bmin member Gloucester-based Carla Kerslake. It is focused on Women in Music but that’s no reason for you guys not to check it out too 🙂
Manager Carla Kerslake
Do you play or are learning classical guitar? Interested in joining a local group?
Bmin has recently been introduced to the Bristol Classical Guitar Society by Ciaran Elster, one of the members.
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Ciaran has recently joined Bmin and can be found on the Facebook Group. We hope to meet up with some of the BCGS members when our monthly meetings return (soon we hope).
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Bristol Classical Guitar Society’s mission is to promote and extend the profile of the classical guitar in the south west and to bring together players, makers, composers and enthusiasts of all levels. Our meetings include solo and ensemble practice and performance, seminars and masterclasses; our Concert Series presents internationally acclaimed performers. We meet on the second Thursday of the month at 7:45 pm (or 7.30 for pre-arranged group practise) at the Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, BS2 8PE. Membership costs £30 a year, those interested can attend one meeting without joining the Society so that they can then decide whether or not they would like to join. Members have the opportunity to perform solo and ensemble pieces in two annual Members’ Concerts which are open to the public and free of charge.
Bristol City Council Covid 19 Update – August 2020 Week 2
Dear All,
This week’s Items of Interest:
- The Eat Out to Help Out scheme, by which you get a 50% discount when you eat in at restaurants that are registered with the scheme, is open for the rest of August. This article lists a number of local independent businesses that have signed up (as at 31 July), and you can find up-to-date information on participating establishments here.
- As the effects of the pandemic became apparent, we launched the OutSet Micro-Business COVID-19 Support programme, designed to respond to the needs of Bristol’s small business community. Businesses with less than 10 employees are able to benefit from immediate help and support from expert advisors. The programme runs until Wednesday 19 August, so to ensure you don’t miss out, email bristolcovidresponse@outset.org or call: 0800 917 9324.
- As Bristol begins to re-open and accommodation, attractions, shops, restaurants and bars start to welcome visitors once again, Visit Bristol has created a guide with some FAQs about what you might need to know before you go, along with the latest official coronavirus UK guidance; access it here.
- A new service for residents and businesses based in South Bristol has officially launched. The South Bristol Enterprise Support (SBES) is available both for existing businesses that are looking to grow and also residents who are looking to start a business. The service offers a  range of provision including mentoring for young people in enterprise and support for digital manufacturing, bursaries, grants, pre-start up training packages, access to workshops and business coaching.
- The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in support for and awareness of small businesses in the UK, according to new research; more here.
- The West of England Recovery Taskforce has backed plans for integrated support for businesses and employees at risk of redundancy due to Covid-19. The support is coordinated through the new Redundancy Response Group that is led by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and brings together government departments, employers, unions, local councils and education and training providers; more here.
- The UK Government committed to conduct a fundamental review of business rates and published the terms of reference for the review at the Spring Budget. The call for evidence on the multiplier and reliefs sections closes on Friday 18 September; and for all other sections on Saturday 31 October; more here.
- SETSquared Bristol’s Breakthrough Bursary scheme is aimed at BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) founders with an existing tech business and first-time entrepreneurs from a BAME background; find our more here.
- Read more about recent and future road changes and parking bay suspensions across Bristol here.
- The UK’s first scheduled bus booking system is being trialled in Bristol by First Bus; more here.
- A record-breaking number of new business formations in June offset a major drop in registrations during lockdown and suggests the beginning of an entrepreneurial recovery. These are some of the findings from analysis of Companies House data by the Centre for Entrepreneurs (CFE); more here.
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Redland-based Luke Sital-Singh interviewed by Songwriter Magazine
Give a listen to another great talent making Bristol their home………………..
Looking to be seen by the local media?
Bristol Post have launched a new Facebook Magazine and are recommending you use this to highlight upcoming stuff that you want to put out there. TIP: Take it from us fellow Bmin’ers, they will be trawling the postings for interesting/newsworthy stuff so think about that before you post with no context and you never know…….they just might get in touch 🙂
NB for Members only: If you have something planned or to announce that you feel would be of particular interest, email me: mike@bmin.co.uk.
Bristol Post Entertainment News Magazine
Winning entry for new Bristol Arena
Whether you love or hate the idea, this is the winning design entry for the new Bristol Arena. It will be situated close to Temple Meads in the centre of Bristol. Bmin were able to list their concerns regarding the effect it might have on the local music scene at a special presentation to members early in 2014. It is not clear if those concerns and ideas we presented had any effect, but we live in hope. As for support for it in the room…….well that was about 50/50 as memory serves.
