Exchange
Bristol
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Exchange is a vibrant, community-owned music venue located on Old Market Street in Bristol. Known for its commitment to supporting independent music, the venue serves as a creative hub for artists and audiences alike. It regularly hosts a variety of live gigs and events, appealing to diverse tastes with performances often scheduled for those aged 14 and above, provided they are accompanied by an adult if under 18. Club nights at Exchange are strictly for those over the age of 18.
The venue has cultivated a distinctive feel characterized by its inclusive atmosphere. As a not-for-profit establishment, Exchange is dedicated to fostering a space where music enthusiasts can explore new sounds while being part of a community that values local talent and creativity. It has become a proud supporter of the Music Venues Trust, a charity that champions the cause of small independent music venues across the UK, ensuring that spaces like Exchange continue to flourish.
While Exchange focuses primarily on music, it also integrates other forms of entertainment such as podcasts and other live content, appealing to a broad spectrum of interests. All of this is further supported by the venue's active engagement in social media and other platforms to keep the community informed about upcoming events and news. For those looking to support or get involved with the venue, Exchange offers various means of contribution, including through community participation.
Reviews
Amazing gig by Great Lake Swimmers. Venue has a friendly welcoming vibe and some seating around the sides plus some accessible seating near the stage.
Great little venue with free ear protection if you need it. Small room means this is likely, particularly as we watched the excellent Chained To The Bottom Of The Ocean. In 30 years of gigs, probably THE loudest band I've listened to.
Went to a dungeon synth night and it was excellent. Easy to find, friendly staff, quick service at the bar, good sound, good crowd, and the acts were great. Highly recommend checking out Landsraad if you like Dune-inspired cinematic synth.
Only been here twice! And both experiences have been amazing!! I seen Saturdays at your place & Heart Attack Man at this venue. The venue is really small but the best especially in my opinion for a gig/concert as you get to enjoy the music and people around you! The staff are really friendly too. Couldn’t recommend this place enough! Will definitely be returning to see more artists!
Really small venue. Entrance is a little tricky to find first time. Friendly staff. In the larger ground floor room, the stage is at a decent height so you'll get a good view of the bands even at the back. Capacity is around 250. The basement room is smaller, maybe 50 to 60 capacity, with a low stage, but you should be able to see well. There's a small bar, but it's easy enough to pop up to the main bar. Well suited to catching bands who are starting out.
