A event held at Strange Brew on Wednesday 21st June. The event starts at 19:00.
Raise the Bar proudly presents 'Dizraeli - Animal Noises.' Plus support sets from incredible local poets Muneera Pilgrim and Toby Thompson.
This is a seated event. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
June 21st 2023
Strange Brew, 10-12 Fairfax St, Bristol BS1 3DB
7:00pm doors | 7:30pm start
£10 (£8 concessions)
Rapper, songwriter and raconteur Dizraeli celebrates the publication of his first book, Animal Noises, by taking it on the road. A collection of lyrics, diary entries, experimental writings and surreal illustrations drawn from the margins of his notebooks. Animal Noises is a searingly honest exploration of the mess of human creation, and it bursts with life.
For this exclusive performance, Dizraeli will bring his unique blend of singing, rapping, live instruments and spoken word spanning 20 years of lyrics, verses and diary entries. Think Dylan Thomas meeting Black Thought at a John Cage concert, and you’re halfway there.
Dizraeli's performance will be followed by a book sale and signing, as well as a DJ set from the man himself until 11pm.
DIZRAELI:
Rapper, producer, firestarter. Songwriter, multi instrumentalist-raconteur... Dizraeli is a genre of his own. From his debut solo album Engurland (City Shanties) to touring the world and releasing the acclaimed Moving In The Dark with The Small Gods, on the way collaborating with artists as diverse as Nubiyan Twist, Kae Tempest, Jam Baxter and Eliza Carthy... and releasing his solo masterpiece The Unmaster, nominated for Album of the Year by Gilles Peterson in the 2020 Worldwide Awards... Diz has always forged his own way.
“Incredible” - Gilles Peterson
“A vital poetic voice in UK rap” - Line of Best Fit
2020 Album of the Year nominee - Worldwide Music Awards
MUNEERA PILGRIM:
Muneera Pilgrim is an international Poet, Cultural Producer, Writer, Community Researcher, Broadcaster, TEDx Speaker and WOW Festival Speaker. She conducts workshops, shares art, guest lectures, hosts, and finds alternative ways to educate and exchange ideas while focusing on methodologies of empowerment for non-centred people. At heart, Muneera is a storyteller, concerned with telling stories to disrupt mainstream narratives of non-centred people globally.
TOBY THOMPSON:
Previous Glastonbury Poetry Slam Champion Toby Thompson has written commissions for the RSC, The Royal Geographical Society and the National Portrait Gallery. He’s performed his work at The Natural History Museum; The Royal Albert Hall and The House of Lords. His one man poetry and music storytelling bonanza ‘For The Record’ won the Pleasance Indie Award for Best Theatre Show at at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018. His show ‘I Wish I Was A Mountain’ won the Victor Award for Best Theatre Show at Philadelphia’s IPAY Festival 2020.
'...easily one of the most gifted young wordsmiths I have ever had the pleasure to encounter.' - Akala
RAISE THE BAR:
The South West's leading live poetry night, showcasing the very best of UK poetry and spoken word since 2014.
‘From top to bottom, one of my all time favourite shows’ – Shane Koyczan
'One of the best poetry nights in the country' – Rafeef Ziadah
'Out-loud reactions are encouraged…shaking off traditional theatre etiquette' – Bristol 24/7
Entry requirements:
This is a seated event. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
June 21st 2023
Strange Brew, 10-12 Fairfax St, Bristol BS1 3DB
7:00pm doors | 7:30pm start
£10 (£8 concessions)
Rapper, songwriter and raconteur Dizraeli celebrates the publication of his first book, Animal Noises, by taking it on the road. A collection of lyrics, diary entries, experimental writings and surreal illustrations drawn from the margins of his notebooks. Animal Noises is a searingly honest exploration of the mess of human creation, and it bursts with life.
For this exclusive performance, Dizraeli will bring his unique blend of singing, rapping, live instruments and spoken word spanning 20 years of lyrics, verses and diary entries. Think Dylan Thomas meeting Black Thought at a John Cage concert, and you’re halfway there.
Dizraeli's performance will be followed by a book sale and signing, as well as a DJ set from the man himself until 11pm.
DIZRAELI:
Rapper, producer, firestarter. Songwriter, multi instrumentalist-raconteur... Dizraeli is a genre of his own. From his debut solo album Engurland (City Shanties) to touring the world and releasing the acclaimed Moving In The Dark with The Small Gods, on the way collaborating with artists as diverse as Nubiyan Twist, Kae Tempest, Jam Baxter and Eliza Carthy... and releasing his solo masterpiece The Unmaster, nominated for Album of the Year by Gilles Peterson in the 2020 Worldwide Awards... Diz has always forged his own way.
“Incredible” - Gilles Peterson
“A vital poetic voice in UK rap” - Line of Best Fit
2020 Album of the Year nominee - Worldwide Music Awards
MUNEERA PILGRIM:
Muneera Pilgrim is an international Poet, Cultural Producer, Writer, Community Researcher, Broadcaster, TEDx Speaker and WOW Festival Speaker. She conducts workshops, shares art, guest lectures, hosts, and finds alternative ways to educate and exchange ideas while focusing on methodologies of empowerment for non-centred people. At heart, Muneera is a storyteller, concerned with telling stories to disrupt mainstream narratives of non-centred people globally.
TOBY THOMPSON:
Previous Glastonbury Poetry Slam Champion Toby Thompson has written commissions for the RSC, The Royal Geographical Society and the National Portrait Gallery. He’s performed his work at The Natural History Museum; The Royal Albert Hall and The House of Lords. His one man poetry and music storytelling bonanza ‘For The Record’ won the Pleasance Indie Award for Best Theatre Show at at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018. His show ‘I Wish I Was A Mountain’ won the Victor Award for Best Theatre Show at Philadelphia’s IPAY Festival 2020.
'...easily one of the most gifted young wordsmiths I have ever had the pleasure to encounter.' - Akala
RAISE THE BAR:
The South West's leading live poetry night, showcasing the very best of UK poetry and spoken word since 2014.
‘From top to bottom, one of my all time favourite shows’ – Shane Koyczan
'One of the best poetry nights in the country' – Rafeef Ziadah
'Out-loud reactions are encouraged…shaking off traditional theatre etiquette' – Bristol 24/7
Entry requirements:
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