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Smoosh!: a magnificent musical meander through Knowle West
Smoosh! will be spoken about in Knowle West for years, decades, generations to come.
Do you remember that day when we followed musicians through the streets? When smiles were infectious? When neighbours danced together as a banner of Kate Bush lyrics was held aloft? Was that Teardrop by Massive Attack played on a xylophone?
Smoosh! is meant to be written like that: with an exclamation mark. And never has punctuation been more apt.
is needed now More than ever
There was unbridled joy not once but twice on Friday as a 70-piece wind and brass band accompanied by a team of dancers took to the streets for their magnificent musical meander.
Here are some of the best photos of Smoosh! by Rose Morelli:
Smoosh! was a partnership between Paraorchestra, Filwood Community Centre and Bristol Beacon – photo: Rose Morelli
Director Charles Hazlewood was at the heart of the action – photo: Rose Morelli
Professional and community dancers took part in the free street performance – photo: Rose Morelli
Crowds followed the dancers and musicians through the neighbourhood – photo: Rose Morelli
A core of 20 musicians from Paraorchestra were joined by dozens of community wind and brass players – photo: Rose Morelli
Bristol24/7 Editor Martin Booth narrowly avoids being taken out by a banner with Adele lyrics painted by artist Zed in the Clouds – photo: Rose Morelli
Residents had front row tickets to the musical meander – photo: Rose Morelli
Dancers young and old took part – photo: Rose Morelli
Smoosh! flags were a popular accessory – photo: Rose Morelli
Two performances of Smoosh! took place on different routes through Knowle West on Friday – photo: Rose Morelli
Members of the Rambling Band were among the musicians – photo: Rose Morelli
Songs by artists including Fat Boy Slim, Kate Bush and Basement Jaxx were performed – photo: Rose Morelli
Smoosh! is one of the biggest events ever to be staged in Knowle West – photo: Rose Morelli
The event will undoubtedly be spoken about for years to come – photo: Rose Morelli
Smmosh! was composed by Emma-Jean Thackray, directed by Charles Hazlewood, with choreography by Tom Jackson Greaves with Beth Hinton-Lever, and made in partnership with Bristol Beacon and Filwood Community Centre.
Main photo: Rose Morelli; YouTube video: Martin Booth; TikTok video: Mersina Booth
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