Public art & sculpture · South West England
Animal Nightlife
In or near Stoke Gifford.
Animal Nightlife — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Filton Abbey Wood · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Animal Nightlife is a public art located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Animal Nightlife was a British group in the 1980s. It consisted of Andy Polaris on vocals, Leonardo Chignoli on bass, Steve Brown on guitar, Billy Chapman on saxophone and Paul Waller on drums.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Founded in 1980 in the London night club scene, their sound has been described as white funk or cool jazz – a 1980s dance sound that is rooted in blues, soul, R&B and jazz. They are described by one reviewer as "a staunchly Labour collective" whose instrumentals tended to impart escapism. The group started as friends who enjoyed the nightlife at various clubs, including Blitz and Le Beat Route. They decided to create a group with their "love of swing, jazz, and funk", but needed a lead vocalist. They joined up with Andy Polaris, who at the time was Boy George's roommate. By 1983, they had opened for bands like Blue Rondo à la Turk and gained a following in gay clubs. Their debut single,…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4941, -2.5537
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS16 1GP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol North East
- Nearest railway station
- Filton Abbey Wood — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.allmusic.com
Sources
- osm: node/12772333001 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Animal Nightlife (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Animal Nightlife?
- Animal Nightlife is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS16 1GP), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Animal Nightlife?
- Animal Nightlife — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Animal Nightlife?
- The nearest railway station is Filton Abbey Wood, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS16 1GP.
- Is Animal Nightlife a protected site?
- Yes — Animal Nightlife is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Animal Nightlife free to visit?
- Yes, Animal Nightlife is free to enter.
- How do I get to Animal Nightlife?
- The nearest railway station is Filton Abbey Wood, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS16 1GP.