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1990-1999

The Trinity sound

After a spell of sitting empty, Bristol City Council put the building out to tender and it was taken on by the New Trinity Community Association in 1991. The new tenants and a dedicated team of volunteers began a second round of development and renovations, which included the installation of the sprung wooden floor downstairs.

The center re-opened in 1992 and it was under this new management that Trinity would again gain international fame, playing host to the biggest domestic and international music stars of the time. This helped to bring Bristol to the world's attention as a creative melting pot with its own distinct flavour - The Bristol Sound.

As well as the successful music nights there were also daytime community activities from bingo madness to a boxing club, the two levels provided a much needed space for local people's use.

Shifting funds away from community centres and towards 'Millenium Projects' coupled with a series of financial problems, Trinity was forced to close once again in 2000, shutting its doors fo what seemed to be the last time...

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Poster for West Indian Parents and Friends event on 30th anniversary of the Bristol bus protests Bristol bus protest anniversary meeting poster
Poster for West Indian Parents and Friends event on 30th anniversary of the Bristol bus protests
Bootleg Prodigy album recorded at Trinity Music for the voodoo crew
Bootleg Prodigy album recorded at Trinity

Bootleg Prodigy album recorded at Trinity. The first seven tracks were recorded for Radio One at Trinity.