Workshops
In the run up to the carnival, SVA is working with local artists and schools to produce a programme of costume-making workshops and dance classes.
The new electronic jazz improvisation session returns for a special Jazz Stroud addition in the round at the Goods Shed including special guests for a night of spontaneous improvised electronic jazz fusion.
Led by award-winning bass guitarist and effects pedalboard maestro Mike Flynn the Unfurl session explores spacious soundscapes, bass lines and flowing beats, mixing jazz, electronica, broken beats, spoken poetry and vocals.
Fresh off the back of their 2nd birthday in Bristol, Analogue Lounge takes over The Goods Shed. Brought to life by SpaceJams and The Brakery Collective, the night blends open jam sessions, deep vinyl selections, immersive set design and a community feel that’s made it a cornerstone of the Bristol music scene.
Big Afon Sistema Procession though town, all invited and all welcome to join the parade!
Once the Carnival parade lands at the Goods Shed we will open the bar up for an afternoon cocktails and a DJ set with Joicey DJ Collective. Joicey is an SVA led project which provides DJ skills, training and peer to peer support for women and transgender people in Stroud and Gloucester.
Accompanied by a powerful brass section, electronic synth layers and an all-female choir (The Sounds of Joy), Alogte Oho takes his listeners on a journey like no other – lilting from low slung reggae based numbers to upbeat songs based around traditional Ghanaian music, soul and funk. Afriquoi are an underground sensation, bringing an uplifting fusion of African music and live electronics.
Bristol-based Reggae label 'Poor Man's Friend' will be bringing their sound system to the Goods Shed along with their extended family for a night of Reggae music from across different decades played in a Rub A Dub authentic sound system style.
Tropical Yard – Lady Kamikaze, Duncan Brooker and Liam Large – all in attendance for the first time at SVA John street
Combining leftfield electronica, techno & breakbeats with enveloping sonic landscapes and evocative composition, UK-based newcomer Sam Judd draws from a library of sounds collected all over the world to produce an experience that’s just as deeply sentimental as it is made for the dancefloor.
Daniel Inzani is a composer, pianist and band leader based in Stroud. After years of recording, touring and eclectic composing he has gathered a trusted set of musicians who are both skilled improvisers and virtuoso players to record a large new body of work for release under his own name: Selected Worlds, Daniel Inzani’s debut triple vinyl album, co-released by Hidden Notes Records and Tardigrade Records in Sept 2024. This event is also to celebrate the release of Tezeta’s brilliant debut lp Seventh Place on Klang Tone Records!
Jazz Stroud Live Music and Dance
Saturday 10th May 11am -2pm
In the run up to the carnival, SVA is working with local artists and schools to produce a programme of costume-making workshops and dance classes.
6161 is a surge of fiercely drum led and brass heavy alt jazz, its the brand new project of Matt Stockham Brown who has previously received critical acclaim winning a Montreux Jazz Festival talent award in 2019, releasing two albums with Run Logan Run and most recently a 5 star Guardian review with Daniel Inzani’s triple release.
