Teams
Crack Magazine
Founded in Bristol in 2009, Crack Magazine is an independent music and contemporary culture publication. Known for championing boundary-pushing artists across digital and print, the team behind Crack also co-create and curate Simple Things, driving the festival’s signature forward-thinking ethos.
Bristol Beacon
At the heart of the city’s cultural landscape, Bristol Beacon is a world-class music venue and charity dedicated to live performance and music education. Following its landmark transformation, the venue serves as the central hub for Simple Things, hosting unforgettable headliners and multi-stage festival programming.
Team Love
Team Love is a Bristol-born production and festival operator renowned for delivering some of the UK’s most vibrant music gatherings, including Love Saves The Day and Forwards. Bringing deep production expertise and community-first values, Team Love work alongside the Simple Things team to build a seamless live music experience.
Collaborators
Psychotherapy Sessions
PTS is one of Bristol’s most vital underground collectives and event series. Celebrated for high-energy, genre-defying club nights that platform local talent alongside international visionaries, each year PTS brings its distinct club-focused curation to Simple Things. This year, they’ll host the Island for our official after party.
Noods Radio
Broadcasting live from the heart of Bristol, Noods Radio is an independent community radio station that champions underground soundwaves. Connecting local talent with an international network of selectors, DJs and live performers, Noods acts as a creative nexus for experimental beatmakers and selector culture. This year, they’ll host Strange Brew for our official after party, in collaboration with Crack.
Temple Cloud
Temple Cloud is an emerging Bristol collective driving high energy into the city’s underground scene. Specialising in hyperpop, hardcore and all things high-bpm, they bring a fresh, boundary-pushing sound to the festival. This year they’ll be hosting the Cellars deep in the vaulted basements of Bristol Beacon.
Sponsors
Distillery II – Official Festival Sponsor
Distillery II is a world-class creative space between Bristol and Bath, built for recording, rehearsing and production. Combining exceptional-sounding spaces, iconic vintage gear and cutting-edge technology, it’s designed to give artists, and production teams the freedom, flexibility and firepower to create exceptional work.
Mini Rig
Rooted in Bristol’s long-standing soundsystem culture, Minirig makes modular speakers designed to follow the music wherever it goes. Designed and assembled in the UK, Minirigs can be linked into anything from a compact party rig to a full soundsystem, and have become a familiar sight at festivals, parties and DIY events.
AS Colour
Born in New Zealand and now a global standard in high-quality apparel, AS Colour designs premium, ethically produced blank clothing built to last. With a commitment to sustainable sourcing, responsible manufacturing, and clean design, they provide the ultimate canvas for creators, brands, and festivals worldwide.
Route One
Established in 1989, Route One is one of the UK’s leading independent skate and streetwear destinations. Deeply rooted in board sports, street fashion and music culture, they regularly partner with local creative spaces, including sponsoring events at Simple Things venue Shredenhams right across from their Bristol store.
