Friday 27 March 2026:
This week’s episode leans into a soulful, percussive space drifting between broken beat, house, jazz, and deeper club textures. It’s one of those selections that came together quite naturally, starting in a more introspective place before opening out into something a bit more expansive and rhythm-led.
Tracklist:
Farah Audhali & Blue Lab Beats – Found You
Nicholas Payton – Gold Dust Black Magic (feat. Esperanza Spalding & Karriem Riggins)
Shy FX & King H – 100
The Twilite Tone – Ancestors and Angels
Rejoicer – Further (With You) (feat. Nitai Hershkovits)
Change – Got to Get Up
Soul II Soul – African Dance
Roy Ayers – Searching (Simen Sez Remix)
Change – Heaven of My Life (Full Length Album Mix)
Mak 10 – Find Someone Like You
TXC – Nakupenda (Instrumental)
Da Lata – Binti (Off-Centre Mix)
Kai Alce – Strollin Thru Barcelona (Original Mix)
Greymatter – Give Up (Never Gonna) (feat. Sophie Brown)
Nu Sound Therapy – Beautiful People (FacePFB Mix)
What’s On (Stroud)
Jazz Stroud 2026
9–12 April 2026
A multi-venue, town-wide celebration of new wave UK jazz, bringing together emerging artists, established names, and community energy across Stroud. Expect everything from intimate sets to late-night sessions across spaces like SVA and The Goods Shed.
→ Find out more / tickets www.jazzstroud.org
Holy Water (This Weekend)
A staple in Stroud for good music and late-night energy — expect DJs, soulful selections, and a proper community feel. Always worth checking what’s lined up across the weekend.
→ Check their socials for the latest listings
Los Domingos @ The Prince Albert
A regular all-day session rooted in global sounds, jazz, and tropical rhythms — usually stretching into a full Sunday journey with rotating selectors and guests.
→ View what’s on at The Prince Albert
What’s On: Art Exhibitions (Stroud This Weekend)
The Yard Gallery
A small but characterful space in the centre of Stroud, often hosting rotating exhibitions from local artists and makers. Expect an intimate setting with a mix of contemporary work and community-led programming.
→ Best to check in person or via socials for the current show
🎨 Stroud Valleys Artspace (SVA)
One of the town’s key contemporary art hubs, regularly hosting exhibitions, residencies and interdisciplinary projects. Their programme changes frequently, typically open Thurs–Sat — so ideal for a weekend visit.
→ https://www.sva.org.uk/whats-on
Stand + Stare
Artist-led gallery and project space based within the SVA building. Known for experimental and process-led exhibitions, often featuring emerging artists and collaborative work.
→ https://www.standandstare.com
Museum in the Park
A broader museum setting, but with rotating art exhibitions alongside its permanent collection. Set in Stratford Park — easy to pair with a walk if the weather’s decent.
→ https://museuminthepark.org.uk
Lansdown Hall & Gallery
Community-run gallery space that regularly hosts exhibitions from local artists and collectives. Programming varies, but worth checking in as shows often run across weekends.
→ https://lansdownhall.org/whats-on
Gallery Pangolin (Chalford – short trip out)
A specialist sculpture gallery just outside Stroud, showcasing contemporary and modern sculpture. A slightly different pace — ideal if you’re up for heading out of town.
→ http://www.gallery-pangolin.com
The Malthouse Collective
More of a hybrid antiques/art space, but often includes visual art, design pieces and curated displays — good for a slower browse and unexpected finds.
