People Just Do Something
Live Podcast Recordings on the last Tuesday of every month
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From The Bristol Cable; “People Just Do Something” is a relaxing and possibly enraging podcast about people who self-identify as activists. Hosted by Isaac Kneebone-Hopkins and Priyanka Raval, each episode features a special guest whose attempts to untangle the means of effecting change in Bristol, broken Britain and beyond.
In the past episodes, we’ve had Jake Hanrahan (journalist & documentary filmmaker), Led by Donkeys (large-scale direct action campaign group), Dave Randall (Faithless guitarist, author, music activist), among other change-makers. To help us bring more insightful conversations to you and to support independent local journalism, become a £10 supporter of The Bristol Cable.
Our Next Events
PJDS with Victoria Wignall – 30 September, 7.30 pm
Location: The Cube, Dove St S, Avon, Bristol BS2 8JD
Tickets: £5 Cable Members /£8 General / Concessions Available
Entry requirements: 18+
This month’s guest star is Veronica Wignall, co-director of Adfree Cities, a network campaigning to reclaim public spaces from corporate advertising and challenge harmful industries promoted through ads. Passionate about environmental and social justice, she works to build healthier, more creative cities free from commercial clutter, where space is reclaimed for community, art and nature.
Our Recent Events
Teena Lashmore, Mose-Issie and Lisa Inneh – 29 July, 7.30 pm
Location: The Cube, Dove St S, Avon, Bristol BS2 8JD
Tickets: £5 Cable Members /£8 General / Concessions Available
Entry requirements: 18+
As Pride grows more visible each year, it risks sidelining the very people who built it. Too often, it overlooks deep inequalities and marginalises queer voices from the Global Majority. At PJDS, we’ll explore what it means to be both queer and of the Global Majority—speaking truth to power, challenging institutional racism within Pride, and pushing for real inclusion, recognition, and solidarity.
Mose-Issie
They are a POC Queer Activist
Set up Mose-Rising At Mose Rising, passionately committed to uplifting and empowering individuals from BIPOC, BAME, LGBTQ, and underprivileged communities. Through our multifaceted programs, we foster self-love, healthy boundary setting, and self-confidence. Our dedicated team operates summer clubs for children in low socioeconomic areas, empowering them with knowledge, skills, and opportunities for growth.
We offer transformative workshops for adults navigating the complexities of identity within minority communities. Our inclusive BIPOC choir harmonizes voices, celebrating diversity and promoting unity. Through our LGBTQ education radio show and podcast, we strive to create awareness, acceptance, and understanding. Finally, our panels facilitate vital discussions on self-love and identity, encouraging openness and progress. Together, we strive to create a world where every individual feels empowered, valued, and celebrated.
Lisa Inneh
They are a creative through and through. They founded d.irt.collective a collective that supports queer creatives in Bristol by running workshops, fundraisers and networking events. Alongside their team they have raised hundreds for those in need.
They are a regular guest on “Show Me The Gays” an independent platform for LGBTQ+ voices where they have spoken about the lack of diversity in Bristol’s nightlife and the barriers that QPOC creatives face in the industry. They have been featured in Bristol 24/7, as well as writing an article for the magazine titled “Underexposed: The missing reels of QPOC filmmakers”.
Teena Lashmore
Teena is a lecturer and module leader in the area of policing and criminology at Policing and Criminology (Department of Law & Criminology).
Royal Docks School of Business and LawShe has a 20 year history of managing in the criminal justice sector from the courts to local authority community safety teams. They deliver at Royal Docks School of Business and Law. Her research is in policing and discretion and domestic abuse/ violence. She is an expert in criminal justice and court sentencing with a focus on domestic abuse/ violence against women and girls and organisational leadership.
Blazing the Fire – 26 July, 2.00 pm
Location: The Pickle Factory, 13 All Hallows, BS5 0HH
Tickets: Cable Members £8 / General £10 Concessions and Family Tickets
Blazing the Fire comes to The Pickle Factory for a full 12 hours of roots, dub, and deep community vibes! Our latest in-depth article has inspired this event that wants to bring these two grass roots movements together. From protest music to protest journalism, we want to honour the richness that rebellious acts bring to our cultural landscape.
A celebration of Bristol’s legendary sound system culture, this family-friendly daytime gathering transforms into a sub-bass heavy dance into the early hours.
DAYTIME: Food, Music, Photo exhibition, FREE cinema for the young ones, Games, and lots of Chat!
NIGHTIME: With heavyweight sets from Supercharge Sound System, Jah Lokko, Yuseemi, Stevo the Bass, Ras Addis, and Dub Dave.
Expect vibes, vinyl, and vital conversations. For all generations — come feel the word, sound, and power!
Price Tiers: £10 General release/ £8 for Cable Members
Family discounts: Suggested Donation £15 for 2 adults + 2 children
Concessions: Pay what you can.
Entry requirements: No age restrictions.
Jodi Dean – 24 June, 7.30 pm
Location: The Cube, Dove St S, Avon, Bristol BS2 8JD
Tickets: £5 for Cable Members | £8 for General Admission
Dean’s work explores how the left can forge a new collective politics against the fragmenting forces of neoliberal capitalism.
She’ll join PJDS LIVE to discuss her books Crowds and Party and Comrade: An Essay on Political Belonging, examining urgent questions for the UK left:
- How can a political party harness the energy of street protests?
- How do we build institutions that foster collective power, not individualism?
- What does it mean to be a comrade rather than just a friend?
Have a quick peek at Jodi Dean’s past work:
Credit: Sonic Acts
