Our Story

nearfield exists so no one in the southwest has to hear the words “you should’ve been there” ever again.

Too much good stuff slips under the radar; live sets, pop-ups, late-night screenings, strange happenings in stranger places. nearfield brings it all together, so the incredible events get the attention they deserve.

If we can inspire more of you through the mag, the Field Notes weekly newsletter, our social media and our web listings, it means busier rooms, bigger queues, less empty seats, and a proper lift for the people putting it all on, from DIY promoters to indie cinemas and the unsung grafters running local venues.


The Team

Simon Tapscott

Co-founder & Commercial Director

Jack Horner

Co-founder & Creative Director

Chris Parkin

Editor

Sam Freeman

Art Director

Marcie Burnett

Social Media & Field Notes

Andrew Cox

UX / Web Design

Stef Horner

Tech & Developer

Who goes there?

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Your Essential Companion to the Southwest

nearfield is your guide to unmissable events, stories, and spots across Bath, Bristol and beyond—helping you make the most of every day, whether you’re new here or a local lifer.

  • Our beautiful print magazine dives deeper into the people and scenes shaping the region.
  • The Field Notes newsletter brings curated picks and hidden gems to your inbox weekly.
  • Follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes updates.
  • Explore our new website to search events, save favourites, and revisit the best of the mag.

Whatever your pace, weekender, culture vulture, or always-on explorer, nearfield helps you live it better.

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Where to find nearfield

You’ll find nearfield stocked at over 500 brilliant spots across the region, from Clevedon to Calne, Stroud to Shepton, Bruton to Bristol. We print ten thousand copies every other month, but get in there quick, when they're gone they're gone!

Cafés, bars, venues, record shops, galleries, bakeries, bookshops and more, we keep good company.

Pick up a copy, flip through with a coffee, and start plotting your next unmissable adventure.

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