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Slowdive And More For Simple Things

Slowdive, Helena Hauff, James Holden And The Animal Spirits and many more will play Bristol's Simple Things in October

The first names for this year’s Simple Things in Bristol have been announced with the likes of Slowdive, Helena Hauff and Optimo all lined up to play.

Also announced today is a wide-ranging line-up of live acts filling the bill during the daytime including the likes of Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, James Holden and the Animal Spirits, Kamaal Williams, Rival Consoles, Tirzah, Jimothy Lacoste, Iglooghost, The Parrots, Sorry, Warmduscher and many more.

Confirmed amongst the nighttime DJ and live programme are DJ Stingray, Jane Fitz, DJ Python, Giant Swan, Minor Science, Mafalda, LOFT, Deena Abdelwahed, Coby Sey, Eric Drew, Tasker and many more, in addition to the previously mentioned Helena Hauff and Optimo.

This year’s Simple Things takes place as ever across multiple Bristol venues on October 20. To check the full line-up as it stands and get tickets, head here.

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