Single? Dreading Valentines Day and the inevitable empty doormat? Don't worry, because this year it falls on a Saturday, which is without doubt the biggest clubbing night of the week. So, instead of sitting at home wondering why Cupid has stubbornly refused to strike, why not spend this Valentines Day at Bristol clubs? Sitting at home with an empty sofa is just too depressing.

One event that's sure to make you smile is the Big Green Valentines Ball at the Trinty Community Arts. There's music from Love Grocer, Mordekkers and The John E Vistic Experience as well as DJs, cabaret and prizes. Dressing up is optional …

Had a bad year? Well if not, lucky you. But if, like me, you can't wait for 2008 to be over, why not make sure you send the year off with a bang?  The problem is, events for New Years Eve at Bristol clubs are so plentiful I'm hard-pushed to pick which one.

I'm intrigued by the Brazilian Beats and Fiesta Party at The Warehouse, one of a number of themed parties for New Years Eve at Bristol clubs.
Another one, which also gives you the chance to reminisce (and that's what New Year is all about), is at Fleece. …

The British music industry has never been better – you only have to take one look at such awards as the NME and the Brits to see the huge range of talent out there at the moment. And we’re not talking about poxy reality TV shows, either – um, Chanelle what were you thinking?

One of the hottest rated bands to come out of Britain to date is The Guillemots (sorry, I mean gUiLLeMoTs). A personal favourite of mine, they’ve gone from strength to strength since they formed in late 2004. With a plethora of hits, including Trains to Brazil, which was an Itunes Single of the Week, celebrity fans that include Sir Paul McCartney, and a Brit nomination under their belt the future looks very rosy indeed for this talented band.

We at View were lucky …