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Art, Jazz and Community Come Together for a Special Weekend at Tobacco Factory
Pictured left to right, exhibiting artists Joe Magee and Nik Ramage.
A three-day celebration of Bristol's creative community will bring together local artists, contemporary jazz and experimental music, with a rare opportunity to explore the beautiful Loft at Tobacco Factory – all in support of Factory Foundation.
From Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October, Tobacco Factory will host a special art exhibition and sale, bringing together an eclectic mix of Bristol-connected artists and musicians for a weekend celebrating creativity, collaboration and community.
Taking place in the beautiful, light-filled Loft, the event also offers visitors a chance to take a sneak peek inside one of Tobacco Factory's lesser-seen spaces. Tucked away above the familiar bustle of the building, the Loft provides an atmospheric setting for discovering art, enjoying live music and connecting with Bristol's creative community.
The exhibition will feature work by a diverse group of established and local artists, including Jacqueline Braithwaite, Elisha Inman, Henning Löhlein, Joe Magee, Nik Ramage and Rtiiika. From painting and illustration to more experimental approaches, the exhibition promises an exciting mix of styles and perspectives, with original artwork available to purchase.
25% of proceeds will support Factory Foundation, which champions grassroots creativity and community-led projects across South Bristol.
The Foundation helps local people turn imaginative ideas into reality, supporting individuals, community groups and organisations whose projects might otherwise struggle to find funding. Its work spans arts and culture, opportunities for young people, wellbeing and environmental initiatives, all rooted in the belief that creativity and community action can bring about meaningful change.
The weekend's exhibition reflects that same spirit, bringing artists together to share their work while helping to nurture new creative opportunities across the city.
Factory Foundation Art Sale, Exhibition & Live Music
Friday 23 – Sunday 25 October 2026
Exhibition open daily, 12–6pm
Private view Friday 23rd 6-9pm
Live performances:
Saturday 24 October – Uphill Game, 7.30pm
Sunday 25 October – Pete Judge: SOLOISH, 6pm
Full information on exhibiting artists and performances below.
25% of proceeds support Factory Foundation.
Find out more at FactoryFoundation.co.uk
The artists
Joe Magee
Award-winning artist, illustrator and filmmaker Joe Magee creates inventive, often provocative work across print, digital media and film. His illustrations have appeared in The Guardian, Time and The New York Times, and his artwork has been exhibited at the V&A and Royal Academy.
Elisha Inman
Bristol-based abstract expressionist Elisha Inman creates expressive watercolour and mixed-media paintings inspired by emotion, memory and nature. Her intuitive, layered work explores vulnerability, resilience and the healing power of creativity.
RTiiiKA
Bristol-based artist RTiiiKA creates bold, playful illustrations, prints and murals exploring identity, gender and personal stories. Founder of Bristol Mural Collective and designer of Bristol Beacon's visual identity, she brings creativity and community together.
Nik Ramage
Mechanical sculptor Nik Ramage creates wonderfully absurd machines and moving sculptures using found objects, ingenuity and humour. His playful contraptions challenge expectations and bring unlikely ideas to life.
Jacqueline Braithwaite
Multidisciplinary artist Jacqueline Braithwaite explores heritage, identity and belonging through colourful illustration, textiles and mixed media. Her work celebrates overlooked histories and makes art and cultural storytelling accessible to all.
Henning Löhlein
Bristol-based artist and illustrator Henning Löhlein brings humour and imagination to his playful oil paintings, filled with visual puns and unexpected connections. He has also illustrated and written more than 50 children's books.
performances
Music will play an important part in the celebrations, with two special evening performances showcasing some of Bristol's most inventive musicians.
On Saturday 24 October, Bristol-based contemporary jazz quartet Uphill Game will bring their distinctive sound to the Loft. Led by double bassist and composer Riaan Vosloo, the group features drummer Matt Stockham-Brown, saxophonist Jake McMurchie and trumpeter and flugelhorn player Pete Judge.
Drawing on modern acoustic jazz, free improvisation and groove-led composition, Uphill Game's music moves between driving rhythms, lyrical melodies and spacious, exploratory passages. Their sound is both adventurous and accessible, combining the spontaneity of improvisation with a strong sense of melody and collective interplay.
The quartet brings together an impressive range of musical experience, with members having worked with artists including Massive Attack, Gregory Porter and Jamie Cullum, as well as acclaimed Bristol jazz group Get The Blessing. Their debut album, Paddles, released in 2026, captures the group's dynamic approach to contemporary jazz.
On Sunday 25 October, the atmosphere shifts towards something more intimate and contemplative with Pete Judge – SOLOISH.
A familiar and much-loved figure on Bristol's music scene, Judge is a trumpeter, pianist, composer and multi-instrumentalist known for his work with Get The Blessing, Eyebrow and Three Cane Whale.
His solo work explores the quieter, more experimental edges of contemporary music, drawing on ambient soundscapes, minimalist composition, improvisation and jazz. His recent explorations of solo and augmented trumpet create delicate musical textures, balancing moments of stillness with unexpected sounds and expressive melodic ideas.
It's music that rewards close listening, and the Loft's intimate surroundings offer a particularly fitting setting for a performance that blurs the boundaries between composition, improvisation and sound art.
Together, the two concerts reflect the breadth and originality of Bristol's independent music scene, from the rhythmic energy of contemporary jazz to the atmospheric possibilities of experimental solo performance.
Supporting creativity from the ground up
At the heart of the weekend is a shared commitment to keeping Bristol's creative culture vibrant, accessible and connected to its communities.
Factory Foundation supports grassroots initiatives that bring people together, encourage participation and create opportunities for new ideas to flourish. By helping smaller projects get off the ground, the Foundation plays a part in sustaining the independent and community-led creativity that makes South Bristol such a distinctive place.
For visitors, the weekend offers more than an exhibition or a concert. It's an opportunity to discover original artwork, hear exceptional local musicians, explore a beautiful space and contribute to the next wave of creative activity in the city.
Whether you're an art collector, a jazz enthusiast or simply curious to see inside the Loft, the event promises a welcoming celebration of the people and ideas shaping Bristol's cultural life.