Music puts Bristol firmly on map

The event on 22 August 2009 aims to show Britain the up-and-coming talent the city harbours.

New Roots is billed as "Bristol bands who popularise the traditional musical styles of their influences".

Ten Ton Tongue, Vamos, The Dirty Roger, Zen Elephants and Chandelier Falls all play the six-hour gig.

Bristol has an extensive history of invention and innovation.

Sarah Corfield, an organiser of many music events, expressed her enthusiasm for the city's music scene. "I've always loved Bristol for being a city that harnesses the sounds of all musical genres," she says.

The surge of music, talent and distinctive shenanigans looks set to add to the wave of West Country creations.

Swallowed in the sea

Many of Britain's key music venues are being swallowed up by large organisations and sponsors, and the Trinity Centre is one of the last few remaining independent music centres in the UK.

The centre has hosted many large-scale events in its 17-year history as a music venue, with gigs including Massive Attack and Public Enemy.

For the unsigned performers, gigs at Trinity provide experience of getting out there and strutting their stuff on stage.

"There are so many pubs and venues doing their all to support the Bristol music scene, we just want to make sure we're doing our bit," says Sarah.