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BBC News
25-05-2025
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Take a look at the dynamite moments from Love Saves the Day
Thousands have been getting into the festival mood at Love Saves the line-up at Bristol's biggest music festival this year includes Ms Dynamite, Groove Armada, Shy FX and Wilkinson, alongside various up-and-coming artists.A crowd of 30,000 each day has had plenty of sets to choose from with eight stages at the site in Ashton were advised to take wellies with them just in case – and to wear their "party pants". Take a look at some of the best moments of the weekend.
BBC News
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bristol in Pictures: Love Saves the Day and Good Times
The starting gun has been fired for Bristol's festival season, with two big events in one Saves The Day, one of the largest events in the city, is in full swing at Ashton Court, while up in Chipping Sodbury, Good Times Live has brought some big names down to entertain ticket Hippodrome has been packed out this week as well, as fans flocked to see hit musical Chicago. Whatever the weather: Saturday may not have had the glorious sunshine of recent weeks but that didn't deter ticket holders at Love Saves The Day. The festival continues on Sunday with acts such as Groove Armada among plenty of others. The one and only: Chesney Hawkes was among the famous names who have played at Good Times Live at Chipping Sodbury. On Sunday it will be the turn of Will Young and Natalie Imbruglia to headline, while on Monday the comedy stage will host the likes of Katherine Ryan and Gary Delaney. Showtime: Hit musical Chicago has been entertaining audiences at the Bristol Hippodrome this week, ending its run on Saturday. Life is but a dream: It's been (mostly) a good week for getting out and about on the harbour. Flocking together: The right of commoners to graze animals on the Downs was kept safe for another few years when some sheep were taken to the well-used green space earlier this week. Special guests: The Project Zulu Choir has been appearing at various places across Bristol including here at Avon Valley Adventure Park, in a tour hosted by UWE. Making a stand: More than 150 young people from across the city created slogans against knife crime as part of an innovative project led by the University of Bristol in partnership with youth organisations and schools. The shirts went on display in the Lord Mayor's Chapel. Shipshape: Is there a better view of the SS Great Britain than from above on a sunny day?
BBC News
22-05-2025
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- BBC News
Bristol's Love Saves the Day: Everything you need to know
One of the biggest music festivals in Bristol is fast approaching, so we've put together a helpful guide for ticket holders. Love Saves the Day will kick off the city's busy summer season at Ashton Court on 24 to 25 May, welcoming more than 30,000 festival-goers per day to the estate on the edge of the city. Across eight stages, the diverse line-up will host household names including Groove Armada, Shy FX and Wilkinson, alongside plenty of up-and-coming local director Tom Paine said the bank holiday event was "shaping up to be pretty spectacular". What's the line-up? The annual festival aims to reflect the evolving UK music scene, featuring both established artists and emerging year's headline acts include Overmono on Saturday, followed by Nia Archives on with full weekend tickets can also expect to see Andy C, Ghetts, Sully, and Girls Don't Sync dominate the stage, among many more. When do the gates open? Gates will open at midday each day and last entry to the event will be at 20:00 is no general re-entry to the festival, except in the case of medical requirement. Love Saves The Day is an 18+ event so valid ID will need to be provided upon entry and at the bars. Can I still get tickets? Yes, it's not too and weekend tickets are still available for purchase on the event's you missed out on the final release, additional tickets are also up for grabs through official resale partner Tixel, with prices ranging from £71-£136. How do I get there? The Love Bus will run from 11:00 BST till 19:00 shuttle service, which will pick people up at Temple Meads station and Queen Square, will drop attendees off at the Long Ashton Park and Ride, approximately 1km (0.6miles) from the festival gate. People should then follow signposts and stewards to reach the entrance. Alternatively, pedestrian access is available via Kennel Lodge you fancy riding an electric scooter or bike to the event, organisers have advised to be aware there are geofenced road closures and speed restrictions in roads around the festival site will be closed from 21:00 BST. What's the weather looking like? Bristol has enjoyed sunny, dry weather for several days now, but the city will see spells of rain and low cloud as we head into the bank holiday weekend. Temperatures will range between 11C and 18C. The forecast looks humid but it will feel fairly cool in the strong winds, which could reach up to 30mph on Sunday. While there will be some sheltered areas at the festival, it is predominantly an open-air event and most stages and viewing platforms will be uncovered, so it would be wise to pack layers, a waterproof and consider wellies. What else do I need to know? There will be dedicated teams on site to ensure the emotional wellbeing and safety of the public. Safer Spaces Now aims to confront and prevent sexual violence, harassment and domestic abuse at festivals and events. Their support tents will be open as a refuge to anyone looking to report an incident or escape for a moment, organisers have is also a list of prohibited items to ensure the safety and security of everyone on items include - but are not limited to - fireworks, chairs, disposable vapes, drones, selfie sticks, hi-vis vests and confiscated items will not be returned, ticket holders have been warned.
