“You don’t even have to enjoy heavy metal music to like ‘Heavy Trip’, though it definitely helps [...] A cult hit waiting in the wings. Come for the brutal music, stay for the charming DIY optimism”
DOORS: 18:45 | FILM STARTS 19:15
We’re back at The Station this April for an evening in collaboration with Bristol’s very own metal pub The Gryphon, celebrating all things heavy metal with an instant cult comedy classic.
We’re thrilled to have permission to screen the Finnish hit Heavy Trip, with a specially recorded guest intro from some of the cast and crew of the film! This critically acclaimed, warm-hearted satire of the metal community is must-watch viewing for anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider, and is like a quirky Scandinavian take on Spinal Tap, but with a band who’ve honed their unique sound - namely "symphonic post-apocalyptic reindeer-grinding Christ-abusing extreme war pagan fennoscandian metal" - but still haven’t played a show beyond their basement…
There’ll be a pop-up bar as well as a pop-up record shop courtesy of the legends at Black City Records, and a head-banging pre-film soundtrack to get you in the mood.
After the film, you’re invited back to The Gryphon, just up the road, to mosh the night away. There’s even talk of a post-film concert in The Gryphon’s live room - watch this space for more info when limited tickets go on sale for that too…
NB: this film will be screened in the original Finnish language with subtitles
About The Film
2018 | 15 | 100 mins
Turo is a wannabe metal musician living in a remote village in Finland. His band have never played a gig, but after a chance encounter with the organiser of a metal festival, Turo is determined to make a success of his music - and earn the respect of his peers, particularly his crush.
Contains strong language
Watch The Official Trailer
Tickets
Getting Here
The Station is located on Silver Street, BS1 2AG. The what3words reference is cheese.unfortunate.horses
There is no parking available at the venue - there is some on street Pay and Display parking available on nearby streets, and plenty of bicycle parking nearby.
The venue is a short walk from multiple City Centre bus stops.
Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.
Accessibility
When attending a large event at the Station there is step-free access available on Rupert Street into our main space. If you would like to use this entrance, please either call ahead or come to our main reception desk (via the step free entrance on Silver street) and a member of staff can assist you.
If you are attending an event as a carer for a disabled guest, then you are entitled to free access. Please select the relevant ticket and bring appropriate proof of eligibility such as proof of blue badge, access card, cinema for all card, letter from a professional or evidence of DLA/PIP. If you are uncertain, please contact us.
If you require subtitles, please contact us in advance of making your booking. This film is screened in Finnish with English subtitles, although there are some sections with English dialogue.
We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information about this venue’s accessibility. Many of our screenings can accommodate subtitles, however this varies depending on the film.
Venue & Event Information
Doors will open at 6:45PM (18:45). We cannot guarantee early entry to the venue so advise not arriving before this time.
Please do not consume food or drink purchased from off the premises during this event.
FAQs
Can I buy food/drink at the venue? Yes - Bristol Improv Theatre will be serving drinks and snacks in their bar before the screening.
I have a BuyAGift/Red Letter Days/other voucher. How do I redeem this for this event? Head to this page for more information about redeeming Gift Vouchers.
Is my ticket refundable? We operate a no-refunds policy; tickets may be exchanged for event credit to the same value of your ticket up to 48 hours before the start of an event. To request an event credit, please complete our event credit application.