Every Wednesday for the past two years, Club395 has opened its doors to the community — no charge, no gatekeeping, no pressure. These Wednesday Open Days are the beating heart of our venue: a weekly invitation for anyone to come in, make music, rehearse, sketch, meet collaborators, play on open decks, or just breathe and exist in a creative, accepting space.
This ritual began as an experiment and has now become a pillar of our grassroots ecosystem. We’ve watched ideas become collectives, strangers become bandmates, and new artists discover their first stage. It’s one of the few spaces in Bristol where creative access is completely free, especially for those without formal training, equipment, or community.
Every week includes:
Wednesday Open Days are also an incubator: many of the artists who now perform across the UK — including members of our queer and South Asian diasporic scenes — started their journey here. This space is especially valuable for neurodivergent, queer, and marginalised creators seeking low-pressure environments to explore their voice.
This is what regeneration looks like at the ground level. Funders and partners are welcome to support this initiative as part of our community access and arts inclusion strategy.
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