Magic nights,written down
Live music, reviewed. Magic Barnes has been covering Bristol's gigs and festivals for years - here's the latest.
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- 103Artists
- 34Venues
- 16Festivals
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All publications β- 82 reviews Β· 2023β2026
Bristol24/7
Latest: M/X Q/A β The Croft, Bristol β 06/11/2026
bristol247.com β - 32 reviews Β· 2023β2026
MusoMuso
Latest: Big Talent, Small Stage: Violet Grohl's Bristol debut proves the hype Is entirely earned
musomuso.com β - 23 reviews Β· 2022β2023
BristolWorld
Latest: βForwards Festival delivers againβ - 2023 two-day festival review
bristolworld.com β - 6 reviews Β· 2026
Magic Barnes Reviews
Latest: Simple Things In Pictures
- 4 reviews Β· 2025
Clunk Magazine
Latest: Live Review | Kae Tempest @ O2 Academy, Bristol
clunkmag.com β - 1 review Β· 2026
All Music Magazine
Latest: Punk Rock, Power Chords and Pure Joy Frank Turner & Bowling For Soup Bring Cardiff Castle to Life
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All authors β- 144 reviews Β· 2022β2026
Matt Barnes
Latest: Simple Things In Pictures
In Bristol24/7, MusoMuso & 4 more
- 1 review Β· 2026
Hannah King
Latest: FORWARDS FESTIVAL 2026: Bristol brings the summer to a euphoric close
In MusoMuso
- 1 review Β· 2026
Lowenna King
Latest: M/X Q/A β The Croft, Bristol β 06/11/2026
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