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Cultural treasures reimagined. The Compass crew has been programming exciting and diverse events since 2007.

With an annual festival/ show in Bristol, our events combine film, circus, performance and music, with interactive installations to create multi-disciplinary, immersive events. Starting life as a film festival hosted by Arnolfini, and subsequently the Watershed, Compass then moved into community and ‘found’ spaces in an effort to work with new audiences and to programme in less traditional perform

ance spaces. Compass additionally programmes themed events at other times of year and outside of Bristol, like the annual Burns Night Supper, and the Compass Presents… tent at Shambala Festival. Interactive installations, such as Compass Teleconfusions, can also be found at Glastonbury and Boomtown Fair. Compass Presents is currently in residency at The Watershed’s Pervasive Media Studio. We are a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), run by volunteers, and often run collaborative events as an opportunity to work with other creative’s from the South West and London.

02/05/2026

⏰ THIS SUNDAY - NO BAGS. JUST BANGERS ⚡️

Galleries free-party! Don’t miss your chance to party after hours in the galleries at the shopping centre 💥

🗓 Sunday 3rd May
⏰ 2PM – 11PM
🔥 After hours from 5PM

🎧 Expect DJ sets from:
Dancehall Generals • Krazy / Wordlife • DJ Style

🎹Electronic takeovers lineup includes Tazziman, Aztech Sounds, Eyre, Maxi,We All Play Synth, Raven, Josh Granger, Acid House Therapy,Scarlett Walker, Maff, Sasha Vore, Escher, Bleep Klub & Bristol Live Techno Society

⚡️ Featuring visuals from: Doppler, Jasper Goulding & The Guild of Lightsmiths

📍 Galleries Shopping Centre
🎟 FREE EVENT

🔊 Full set times on Headfirst

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A Love Letter to Broadmead has been commissioned by and is funded by the UK government through UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and funding from the .

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30/04/2026

✨ THREE UNMISSABLE EVENTS THIS BH WEEKEND ✨

A LOVE LETTER TO BROADMEAD X DIASPORA!
We’re excited to invite you to three powerful events celebrating culture, creativity, and community at Unit One, First Floor of The Galleries.

🎭 FIVE WOMEN, ONE SHOW 📅 Saturday 2nd May | ⏰ 3PM–6PM Five incredible women. Five unique stories. One unforgettable showcase of performance, storytelling, comedy, and movement. 🎟️ £5 (refundable)

💭 COLLECTIVE DREAMING FOR THE FUTURE 📅 Monday 4th May | ⏰ 12PM–2PM A free, interactive workshop from ,inviting you to imagine and dream collectively. Come connect, reflect, and create with others. 🎟️ Free (booking required)

🎨 MINIATURE WORLDS OF BROADMEAD 📅 Monday 4th May | ⏰ 3PM–5:30PM A playful, hands-on workshop from .scenography ,transforming everyday materials into imaginative miniature worlds. Perfect for curious minds of all ages! 🎟️ Free (limited spaces)

📍 Location: Unit One, First Floor of The Galleries 🎟️ Spaces are limited — BOOK NOW via the link/QR codes!

Let’s celebrate cultural diversity through the arts 💛

💌 A Love Letter to Broadmead has been commissioned by and is funded by the UK government through UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and funding from the .
 

29/04/2026

💥HERE IT IS! - The Crazy About You Street Party Line Up💥

What better way to herald in the Bank Holiday.
FREE tickets via Headfirst.

Claim the space. See you there!

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24/04/2026

‼️ THIS SUNDAY ‼️

Community Skillswap with Missy ✨

Want to learn something new? Have a crafty project you are yet to finish? 🎨 Curious about zine-making, portrait photography, or getting stuck into DIY crafts? Come hang out at a relaxed, creative skillswap hosted by artist Missy Macdonald.

PLUS — there’s a crochet workshop happening at the same time thanks to Community Crochet by .collab 🧶 Learn to crochet from scratch or build on what you already know — all skill levels welcome!

🎉 Community Skillswap with Missy
📍 Unit One at The Galleries
📅 Sunday 26 April
⏰ 11am–5pm

Got a skill to share? Or something you’re passionate about and want to teach others? Drop Missy an email at [email protected] with your idea 💌

🎟️ Tickets are FREE and available now on Headfirst Bristol

Come learn, share, and connect 💫

21/04/2026

💌 A Love Letter to Broadmead is taking over Broadmead this April and early May 🎉

17th APRIL - 4th MAY

Find us in two units on the first floor of the Galleries, with:
📻 Daily live radio from (Unit Ujima) 10am–6pm
🎨 Workshops, performances + Diaspora Festival events in Unit One

See the full schedule and posters for details

Then join us for the bank holiday weekend takeover:

FRIDAY 1st MAY

🏛Tours of The Baptist Church
🎨Art Installation in the Climbing Hangar window
🛹Street Performance Bristol Breakers, Shredenhams Skaters, Strangebrew artists
🔥Performances in Unit One from Bristol Ballroom Community
🎶Followed by a party at Shredenhams skate park

SUNDAY 3rd MAY

🎛 Live electronic music from Unit One + Unit Ujima
🪩 Dancefloor outside Boots
📍 The Galleries transformed into a party spot

All events are FREE — book your ticket to secure your place.

🎟️ BOOKING LINK IN BIO 🎟️

Or screen grab and poster and press the QR code in your photo gallery

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A Love Letter to Broadmead is funded by the UK government through UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and funding from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.

17/04/2026

THIS WEEKEND!!
Join us for three back-to-back events at Unit One, celebrating art, music, and collaboration 💌

🚀 UNIT ONE LAUNCH: A LOVE LETTER TO BROADMEAD
🗓️ TONIGHT
⏰ 4PM – 6PM
📍 Unit One, The Galleries

Celebrate the official launch of Unit One — a new creative hub breathing new life into Broadmead! Expect open decks, live art, youth-led conversations, and networking in true Bristol style

🌈 QPOC CRAFTERNOON
🗓️ SATURDAY!
⏰ 1PM – 5PM
📍 Unit One, The Galleries

Hosted by Bristol QPOC Socials, this cozy afternoon for the q***r people of colour is all about crafting, chatting, and community. Bring your creative energy and make something beautiful together 💜

🎶 THE AV TAKEOVER DAY
🗓️ SUNDAY
⏰ 2PM – 7PM
📍 Unit One, 1st Floor, The Galleries

Dive into a day of sound and visuals with We All Play Synth, Escher Music Connection, and The Bristol Live Techno Society. Bring your own gear to jam or just come enjoy the vibes 🔊 Free tickets available!

ALL TICKETS ARE FREE

🔥 Don’t miss the chance to be part of Broadmead’s creative revival — from hands-on crafts to live music and art collabs, there’s something for everyone.

Ps. Keep your eyes peeled for our Bank Holiday wild fun!

FULL LIST OF EVENTS LINKED IN THE BIO

14/04/2026

💌 WE WOULD LOVE YOUR HELP 🫶

Our events rely on the support of our amazing volunteers helping in stewarding roles and we are still looking for energetic people to support us on some events during A Love Letter to Broadmead.

Particularly on our larger events on the 1st & 3rd of May

🎟️WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN
We would love you to join us and as a thanks we will provide you with a meal during your shift, a cinema ticket for The Watershed, references and a fun shift!!

📢 Go to the link in our bio or scan the QR code in this post for more info and to sign up!

📧 Feel free to email [email protected] with any questions or drop us a DM

Look forward to hearing from you! 🙏

13/04/2026

💌 GET THE GOSS 💌

Our founding director Tara was on to talk all about A Love Letter To Broadmead. It’s a treat to the ears!

KEY DATES FOR THE DAIRY

17th April - Unit One Launch
1st May - Crazy About You Street Party
3rd May - Galleries Free Party

All events are free, tickets available through the bio!

See y’all there! 🫶

08/04/2026

NEWS! 💌

We’re excited to share news of A Love Letter To Broadmead. Our amazing teams of young people, alongside our partners – ujimaradio_official , Shredenhams , Strange Brew Bristol , Sparks Bristol and more – have been cooking up happenings, planned for the coming weeks, especially for you.

This little part of Bristol, not known as the fanciest, but cool in its own way, is receiving a big dollop of LOVE in the form of art, music and community. Come and get involved

25/03/2026

💌 WE’VE GOT POST!

Sending a massive shout out to all volunteers who heard the call and have already signed to give Broadmead some love! We will hopefully see you there tomorrow!

For everyone else - The Big Broadmead Spring Clean, hosted by our friends at , is happening this week until the 29th March. You can sign up now via their website to make our city sparkle again!

For love and community - Broadmead re-imagined has begun!

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Pervasive Media Studio
Bristol
BS15TX

Website

http://www.compasspresents.com/

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