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"Sell out warning! Save our Avon! Vital grassroots doc focusing on a core group of activists, from the Avon Bride (!) to wild swimming mermaids, vowing to clean up the iconic river that’s fed our city for thousands of years. Presented with Q&A and banging afterparty ft. Booty Bass boss Ngaoi."
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A event held at The Grain Barge on Tomorrow. The event starts at 19:00.
Grain Barge are hosting a feature-length documentary that follows Bristol community's fight to save their river in unique and daring ways. After the film, don’t miss the chance to keep the celebration going at our official afterparty with DJ sets by Ngaio and Elder Island—two of many incredible musicians featured in the film—blending global beats, bass, and infectious rhythms. You can join us for the full experience or pick the part that suits you best—tickets for the film screening or the afterparty.
About the film
https://www.eightysita.com/raveonfortheavondocumentary
https://www.instagram.com/raveonfortheavon/
https://linktr.ee/raveonfortheavon
Host
https://grainbarge.com/
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SELL OUT WARNING
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After a string of sold-out screenings in Bristol, we’ve added a show to celebrate the nationwide release of Rave On For The Avon! Don’t miss out – book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
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Ticket 1 - Film Screening + Q&A Session
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Do humans have the right to nature? In "Rave On For The Avon", Director Charlotte Sawyer tells a story of a community of wild swimmers in Bristol (UK) affected by raw sewage pollution of the river Avon. England is one of the only two countries in the world to have a fully privatised water and sewage disposal system, and with only 14% of English rivers in good ecological health, the mission to keep the rivers clean is not going well.
In a series of moving, exciting and thought-provoking scenes, the swimmers create a stunning, light-hearted yet fascinating tapestry, probing how activism starts from the grassroots, and carries a profound universal lesson for all of us. There’s a marriage to the river, drum’n’bass, a mermaid who tows an inflatable turd, and a whole lot of cheesecake in this poignant reflection on people’s innovative battles for the natural world they cherish.
After the screening please stay for a poem from the Avon Bride, Mrs Meg Avon. Followed by a Q&A with director Charlotte Sawyer, learn about the journey of the film, and hear firsthand from those involved in the movement.
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Film Screening Starts: 7:00 PM
Q&A: 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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Ticket 2 - Afterparty with DJ Sets from Ngaio & Elder Island's, Dave Havard
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In true Rave On For The Avon style, join us for an exclusive afterparty featuring musicians in the film, NGAIO and Elder Island. Expect an eclectic mix of sounds that blend Afrobeat, Baile Funk, Dancehall, UK Funky, and Drum & Bass.
Dave Havard, guitarist and synth virtuoso of Elder Island, brings his signature multi-layered, genre-defying style to the decks with an energetic set.
https://www.elderisland.com/
NGAIO, a powerhouse DJ and performer, takes listeners on a musical journey across global sounds, blending bass-heavy genres with Afro, Latin, and Reggaeton beats. With a background in promoting community-driven events and a passion for bringing diverse music to the dancefloor, NGAIO’s sets are a celebration of culture, rhythm, and inclusivity.
https://ngaiomusic.com/
Afterparty Doors Open: 9:15 PM
Afterparty Starts: 9:30 PM
Event Ends: Midnight
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Important Info
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Food available from the bar (last orders before 9:15 PM).
Please note that tickets for the film screening + Q&A and the afterparty must be booked separately. Be sure to grab tickets for both events to join us for the full experience!
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
About the film
https://www.eightysita.com/raveonfortheavondocumentary
https://www.instagram.com/raveonfortheavon/
https://linktr.ee/raveonfortheavon
Host
https://grainbarge.com/
________________________________________________________
SELL OUT WARNING
________________________________________________________
After a string of sold-out screenings in Bristol, we’ve added a show to celebrate the nationwide release of Rave On For The Avon! Don’t miss out – book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
________________________________________________________
Ticket 1 - Film Screening + Q&A Session
________________________________________________________
Do humans have the right to nature? In "Rave On For The Avon", Director Charlotte Sawyer tells a story of a community of wild swimmers in Bristol (UK) affected by raw sewage pollution of the river Avon. England is one of the only two countries in the world to have a fully privatised water and sewage disposal system, and with only 14% of English rivers in good ecological health, the mission to keep the rivers clean is not going well.
In a series of moving, exciting and thought-provoking scenes, the swimmers create a stunning, light-hearted yet fascinating tapestry, probing how activism starts from the grassroots, and carries a profound universal lesson for all of us. There’s a marriage to the river, drum’n’bass, a mermaid who tows an inflatable turd, and a whole lot of cheesecake in this poignant reflection on people’s innovative battles for the natural world they cherish.
After the screening please stay for a poem from the Avon Bride, Mrs Meg Avon. Followed by a Q&A with director Charlotte Sawyer, learn about the journey of the film, and hear firsthand from those involved in the movement.
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Film Screening Starts: 7:00 PM
Q&A: 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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Ticket 2 - Afterparty with DJ Sets from Ngaio & Elder Island's, Dave Havard
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In true Rave On For The Avon style, join us for an exclusive afterparty featuring musicians in the film, NGAIO and Elder Island. Expect an eclectic mix of sounds that blend Afrobeat, Baile Funk, Dancehall, UK Funky, and Drum & Bass.
Dave Havard, guitarist and synth virtuoso of Elder Island, brings his signature multi-layered, genre-defying style to the decks with an energetic set.
https://www.elderisland.com/
NGAIO, a powerhouse DJ and performer, takes listeners on a musical journey across global sounds, blending bass-heavy genres with Afro, Latin, and Reggaeton beats. With a background in promoting community-driven events and a passion for bringing diverse music to the dancefloor, NGAIO’s sets are a celebration of culture, rhythm, and inclusivity.
https://ngaiomusic.com/
Afterparty Doors Open: 9:15 PM
Afterparty Starts: 9:30 PM
Event Ends: Midnight
________________________________________________________
Important Info
________________________________________________________
Food available from the bar (last orders before 9:15 PM).
Please note that tickets for the film screening + Q&A and the afterparty must be booked separately. Be sure to grab tickets for both events to join us for the full experience!
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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