Bristol's Colston Hall commits to name change by autumn 2020

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Following the toppling of the Edward Colston statue, Bristol Music Trust to remove the building’s signage until a new name is decided

Bristol Music Trust has committed to changing the name of Colston Hall, the city’s flagship concert venue, by the autumn following the removal of the Edward Colston statue in the city centre during last weekend’s Black Lives Matter protest.

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