November 2024 Meetup
Early Slot 7.30 – 8.15: Solos Solos (Optional) theme for the solos this month: Baroque Night First Session 8.20-9.00pm Ensemble Second Session 9.15-10.00pm Ensemble
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Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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January Meetup and AGM
Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomTheme: Celebrating the Slow. (Slow movements and slower pieces)19:15-19:45 Solos and chamber ensembles
19:45-20:00 Members’ short talks TBD
20:00-20:50 Ensemble
21:00-22:00 Annual General MeetingIt’s a very exciting AGM — this is is the first one since we officially became a charity last year, and there’s lots to discuss.
If you want to submit any AOB items, please do so at least two weeks before the AGM.£7 -
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February 2025 Meetup
Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomSolos and chamber ensembles
Guest Speaker: Sam Brown “Caught Luting: Playing renaissance
lute music on the guitar” Sam Brown leads a practical workshop on how to transfer
lute music well to the guitar: expect a whistle-stop tour of lute repertory, division
playing, ornaments, and right hand hints and tips.
BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal£7 -
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March 2025 Meetup and Wales Guitar Duo
FeaturedUnitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomTheme: TV, film, musical, video game themes (arranged or written for guitar) 19:00-19:45 Solos and chamber ensembles 19:45-20:00 Members’ Lightning Talk: Tony Mulholland “Software Tools for Ensemble Practice” 20:10-21:00 Young Artists Platform We host one of this year’s IGF Young Artist Platform winners for a short concert. The Wales Guitar Duo (Cai Charles and Oliver […]
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April 2025 Meetup and Luke Tyrell
Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomTheme: Dance (Music inspired by dance forms like Waltz, Tango, Pavane, Sarabande, Rumba, Fandango etc.)
19:15-20:00 Solos and chamber ensembles
20:00-20:50 Luke Tyrell, IGF Young Artists Platform
We host Luke for a short concert.
21:00-22:00 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal
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May 2025 Meetup
Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomTheme: Not originally for guitar – transcriptions throughout the ages
19:15-20:00 Solos and chamber ensembles
20:00-20:50 Guest Artists: Mosaic Guitar Ensemble A short concert by the Mosaic Ensemble, based in the south of England, and under the direction of Amanda Cook
21:00-22:00 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal£7 -
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June 2025 Meetup and Composition Competition
Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomTheme: Own arrangement or composition (£100 first prize, £50 second prize!), or if not participating in the competition: music from a living composer. This month we have a special competition — play your own composition or arrangement, and be in the running to win a £100 voucher/prize for the best own composition or arrangement, as […]
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2025 Members’ Summer Concert
Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomCome and support our members at this performance, allowing them to showcase their hard work this year! Includes solos, small chamber groups and the BCGS Ensemble.
19:00 – 19:50 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal
20:00 – 22:00 Members’ Summer Concert
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September 2025 Meetup and Duo Cantelina
Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomTheme: Cheesy classics. Shamelessly celebrate the perennial favourites which might have drawn you to the guitar in the first place e.g. Spanish Romance, Lágrimas, Recuerdos, Cavatina, Asturias… 19:15-19:45 Solos and chamber ensembles 20:10-21:00 Young Artists Platform We host Duo Cantelina, one of this year’s IGF Young Artist Platform winners, for a short concert. For more […]
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October 2025 Meetup and Fika Duo
Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomTheme: Personally Meaningful. Play something which has great personal meaning for you 19:15-20:00 Solos and chamber ensembles 20:10-21:00 Young Artists Platform: Duo Fika We host Duo Fika, one of this year’s IGF Young Artist Platform winners, for a short concert. See the event page here for background and a programme. This concert is promoted in partnership […]
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November 2025 Meetup
Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomTheme:Something Old or Something New.
Old repertoire you learnt long ago, or something you just learnt!
19:15-19:45 Solos and chamber ensembles
19:45-20:00 Members’ Short Talk TBD
20:00-22:00 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal
Double session to prepare for next month’s concert!
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January 2026 Meetup and AGM
Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomJanuary meetup themed “Distant Lands” exploring music from Iberia to the Andes. 7:15pm: Members’ showcase (solos/chamber ensembles). 8:10pm: Annual General Meeting. 9:00pm: BCGS Large Ensemble rehearsal. Repertoire ranges from beginner Pasieczny miniatures to advanced Krouse variations. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol. £8. Bristol Classical Guitar Society’s monthly gathering for performance and community music-making.
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February 2026 Meetup
Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom“Numbers and Patterns” – exploring groove, symmetry, and variations. 7:15pm: Member showcase performances. 8:10pm: Guest artists Emily Andrews & Francisco Correa preview “From Honey To Ashes” album. 9:10pm: Ensemble rehearsal. Mathematical and rhythmic approaches to classical guitar repertoire. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Monthly BCGS meetup featuring members and guest artists. Visitors welcome.
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March 2026 Meetup
Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom“Faces and Places” – musical portraits and scene-inspired pieces. 7:15pm: Member performances. 7:45pm: Peter Smith on “Neuroscience of Practicing.” 8:10pm: Bridget & Milton Mermikides present “Guitar and Electronics.” 9:10pm: Ensemble rehearsal. £8. Contemporary classical guitar with electronic enhancement. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Monthly BCGS gathering combining performance, educational talks, innovative techniques.
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April 2026 Meetup
Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom“Hidden Treasures” – overlooked gems and modern miniatures. 7:15pm: Member showcase performances of lesser-known repertoire. 8:10pm: Guest artist performance. 9:10pm: Ensemble rehearsal. Discover forgotten baroque pieces and contemporary miniatures deserving wider recognition. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Monthly BCGS meetup celebrating breadth of classical guitar literature beyond standard repertoire. All levels welcome.
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May 2026 Meetup
Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom“Study in Style” – etudes as concert pieces. 7:15pm: Member performances (Villa-Lobos, Brouwer, Sor studies). 7:45pm: John Powell: “Why 12 Frets to the Octave?” 8:10pm: Gerald Garcia: “Anatomy of an Etude.” 9:10pm: Ensemble rehearsal. Exploring intersection of technique and musicality. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Monthly BCGS gathering on pedagogical repertoire with performance value.
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