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Bristol in Pictures: Faces in the crowd

Steve Mellen
BBC News, Bristol
Rogan Thomson/Bristol City FC Bristol City fans, many with their arms aloft, cheer their team on against Stoke City at Ashton Gate. Some are also waving flags with the club's emblem onRogan Thomson/Bristol City FC
Loud and proud: Bristol City fans cheer their team on during the 2-0 win against Stoke City at Ashton Gate on Wednesday

This time of year is dull, some say. Not in Bristol.

From an internationally-famous comedy festival to live music, multiple matches that attracted tens of thousands of sports fans and the last night of the light festival, there's been something on every night.

Rugby internationals also turned up to inspire young players in Kingswood, and a new piece of aviation tech went on show.

SoulMedia Members of the band Caribou are silhoutted by spotlights behind them as they perform on stage at Bristol BeaconSoulMedia

Up in lights: There is rarely a night in Bristol without live music on somewhere. On Monday it was Caribou playing to a large crowd at Bristol Beacon.

Shotaway A large silver heart, designed to represent a disco ball, glows in the dark in a churchyard in central Bristol. In the background the main church building is illuminated in blue lights as part of the 2025 Bristol Light Festival and a small group of people are looking at the heartShotaway

The finale: On Sunday evening, the crowds once again came into Bristol city centre to enjoy the last night of the 2025 Bristol Light Festival.

Cut Capers Two musicians from the band Cut Capers perform to a crowd of onlookers in the centre of Bristol, close to the harbour. The musicians are in black boiler suits with the name of the band on them, and many of the crowd are taking picturesCut Capers

Taking music to the masses: Bristol band Cut Capers, known for their lively shows performing swing funk, soul, hip-hop and ska, were out and about in the city centre on Saturday, playing at multiple spots before finishing with a gig at famous jazz pub The Old Duke. They'll be playing a larger homecoming gig at the O2 Academy on 11 April.

Getty Images A stand full of rugby fans, some of them standing and holding their arms aloft, cheer on the teams as Bristol play Bath at Ashton GateGetty Images

Derby day: More than 17,000 fans headed to Ashton Gate on Saturday to see Bristol take on - and beat - Bath in a local affair, the Bears triumphing 40-21.

An adult female rugby player in a blue kit cheers with her mouth wide open as she celebrates with younger players, also in blue, as part of a training session

Play on: Kingswood Rugby Club hosted a girls' festival of rugby earlier in the week, with four England players - Alex Matthews, Natasha Hunt, Holly Aitchinson and Hannah Botterman - dropping in to inspire the young players.

Bristol Rovers FC Two Bristol Rovers players, both wearing the club's traditional blue and white quartered kits, celebrate a late goal against Stockport County at the Memorial Stadium. One of the stadium stands is visible in the backgroundBristol Rovers FC

All smiles: Bristol Rovers fans went home happy after a late, late goal secured a draw against high-flying Stockport County at the Mem on Tuesday night. They followed it up with a 3-1 win against Burton Albion on Saturday to make it a four-point week at the Mem.

PA Media Bristol Bears rugby player Ilona Maher pulls a funny face, sticking out her tongue, as she leans in close to fans at the Twickenham Stoop after Bristol beat Harlequins women. The majority of the fans crowding into the selfie are young womenPA Media

Smile for the camera: Young rugby fans squeeze in to get in a selfie with Bristol Bears' star Ilona Maher after her side beat Harlequins Women on Friday night.

Hannah Braine A man stands sprinkling material in a restaurant called the Coconut Tree in Bristol. The thing he is pouring is creating a bright burst of flameHannah Braine

Fire it up: A member of staff creates a mini fireball at The Coconut Tree restaurant on The Triangle. Even eating out comes with its own fireworks these days.

David Betteridge A male actor wearing a tuxedo, white shirt and bow tie, and a female actor wearing a long ballgown stand on a ship's deck in Bristol. It is a colour image but the actors appear as though they are in black and white, thanks to their clothing and extensive make-up. The image is promoting the 2025 Bristol Slapstick FestivalDavid Betteridge

Incredible: No Photoshop here, these two Slapstick Festival volunteers - Jack Calloway and Rachel Fountain - performed a walkabout to promote the festival, appearing as black and white characters thanks to the efforts of students from Weston College's theatrical hair and make-up course.

PA Media A man and a woman stand on a street in Bristol with colourful houses in the background. He is wearing a black long jacket and a grey fleece top. She is wearing a colourful scarf, fawn-coloured jacket and a white rollneck jumper. They are both smilingPA Media

Beating the odds: Married couple Maria Aguillon and Santiago Muriel found out they beat odds of 1 in 10,000 to both be awarded a competitive scholarship to study at the University of Bristol. Now in the city, they say they are "loving it" here.

Aerospace Bristol A modern jet-style aircraft is inside the Aerospace Bristol aviation attraction. It is flanked by a board explaining what it is, and a scale modelAerospace Bristol

Future flight: There is a new element to the collection at Aerospace Bristol, the AERALIS modular aircraft system, a new type of military training aircraft which can be assembled in different ways to suit different roles. The city's relationship with aviation innovation continues...

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