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  • Luke Tyrell: IGF Young Artist

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    Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

    As part of our April Meetup, we’re delighted to host Luke Tyrell, an IGF Young Artist Platform winner, for a short concert. Programme Regino Sainz de la Maza (1896-1981)3 pieces from La Frontera de Dios i. Albada y Paisajeii. Meditacioniii. IdililioZapateado Catharina Pratten (1824-1895)A Lament Germaine Tailleferre (1892-1983)GuitareErrollyn Wallen (1958-)Red (Homage to Rodrigo)Miguel Llobet (1878-1938)Canco […]

    £7

  • May 2025 Meetup

    Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Theme: 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

  • June 2025 Meetup and Composition Competition

    Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Theme: 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 […]

    £7

  • BCGS Concert Series 2025 – Eden-Stell Duo

    St Paul’s Church Coronation Road, Bristol, United Kingdom

    The Eden-Stell Guitar Duo, featuring Mark Eden and Christopher Stell, is one of the world’s leading classical guitar ensembles, renowned for their exceptional artistry and innovative performances. Hailing from the UK, the duo has dazzled audiences globally with their seamless interplay, virtuosic technique, and dynamic interpretations of a diverse repertoire, ranging from Renaissance to contemporary […]

    £18

  • 2025 Members’ Summer Concert

    Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Come 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

    £7

  • September 2025 Meetup and Duo Cantelina

    Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Theme: 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 […]

    £7

  • Duo Cantelina: IGF Young Artist Platform

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    Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

    This concert is promoted in partnership with the International Guitar Foundation (IGF). Praised as “such an amazing talent”, Duo Cantelina are a dynamic vocal and guitar duo comprising of mezzo-soprano Sophie Clarke and classical guitarist Ravi Nathwani. They have just completed their Master’s at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) and have now been selected as […]

    £7

  • October 2025 Meetup and Fika Duo

    Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Theme: 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 […]

    £7

  • Fika Duo: IGF Young Artists Platform

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    Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

    This concert is promoted in partnership with the International Guitar Foundation (IGF). The Fika Duo was formed in September 2023 by guitarist Zoë Meadowcroft and flautist Emma Lörstad in their first year at the Royal Academy of Music, where they both hold scholarships. Since their debut performance at the Academy, they have aimed to build a […]

    £7

  • November 2025 Meetup

    Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Theme: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!

    £7
  • Ian Watt, Classical Guitarist

    BCGS Concert Series 2025 – Ian Watt

    St Paul’s Church Coronation Road, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Scottish classical guitarist Ian Watt, “a guitarist of outstanding skill and originality,” has won top international prizes and performed worldwide, including concerto appearances with the BBC Scottish Symphony and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Join him in Bristol on 15 November 2025 at 7:30pm for an evening of sublime artistry and virtuosic repertoire.

    £18,10

  • 2025 Members’ Winter Concert

    Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Come 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’ Winter Concert

    £7

  • January 2026 Meetup and AGM

    Unitarian Meeting Hall Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

    January 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.

    £8

  • 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.

    £8

  • 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.

    £8

  • BCGS Concert Series 2026 – Jack Hancher

    St Paul’s Church Coronation Road, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Acclaimed guitarist Jack Hancher performs 7:30pm. 2022 Royal Overseas League Competition Gold Medal winner. Gramophone praises his “youthful intensity tempered by sophisticated musical intelligence.” BBC Radio 3 artist with debut album “The Memory Garden” among 2024’s best recordings. Repertoire spans baroque to contemporary commissions. Bristol Classical Guitar Society concert series. Tickets/programme TBA.

    £18