Photos
Gig photography from every night we've covered, newest first. Browse by photographer, venue, festival or year below - every photo credits who took it and where it first ran.
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- @andichrist199
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Browse by Venue 34
- ASHTON GATE STADIUM11
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- SWX45
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- THE EXCHANGE4
- THE FLEECE5
- THE JAM JAR5
- The Louisiana36
- THE MOUNT WITHOUT6
- Thekla37
- TRINITY5
- Trinity Centre4
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Browse by Festival 6
Simple Things Festival 2026

Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here
M/X at The Croft

Photo: Dave Broome•First published here•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First published here•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First published here•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First published here•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First published here•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First published here•see more here
Mould at Thekla

Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here
Angine De Poitrine at Prospect Building

Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Mark Chesser•First published here
We Are Scientists at Electric Bristol

Photo: Dave Broome•First published here•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First published here•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First published here•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First published here•see more here 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First published here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First published here•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First published here•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First published here•see more here
BAKA BEYOND at THE JAM JAR

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Su Hart and Martin Craddick started building the band’s distinct fusion of Western and Cameroonian music over 30 years agoPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The band have just released their first album in 12 yearsPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The band prove their point that ‘music and dancing is all we need really’Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Baka Beyond whipped the crowd up to ecstatic heightsPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
Violet Grohl at Thekla

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
Groove Village Festival 2026

Photo: Robert Lacey•First in Bristol24/7 
Ahead of supporting Harry Styles in Berlin, Getdown Services packed out Loves Cafe in WestonPhoto: Robert Lacey•First in Bristol24/7 
Snayx: ‘a mosh pit waiting to happen’Photo: Robert Lacey•First in Bristol24/7 
The festival’s reputation is growingPhoto: Robert Lacey•First in Bristol24/7 
Maisie Waterhouse has the room in tearsPhoto: Robert Lacey•First in Bristol24/7 
Lacross Club’s frenzied punk-rock set ends with the band on the floorPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
If you like punk, M/X are one to watchPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Festival organiser Andy Wilkinson earned his nickname after breaking the rules to crowdsurf at a Knives gigPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
Forwards Festival 2026

Photo: Dave Broome•First in MusoMuso•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in MusoMuso•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in MusoMuso•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in MusoMuso•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in MusoMuso•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in MusoMuso•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in MusoMuso•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in MusoMuso•see more here
Valley Fest 2026

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Dutty Moonshine at their Prospect show earlier this yearPhoto: Alastair Brookes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Henge bring an entirely unique rave experience with Zpor never breaking characterPhoto: Phil Riley•First in Bristol24/7
Yard Act at Rough Trade Bristol

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
Punk Rock, Power Chords and Pure Joy Frank Turner & Bowling For Soup at Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

Photo: Dave Broome•First in All Music Magazine•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in All Music Magazine•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in All Music Magazine•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in All Music Magazine•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in All Music Magazine•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in All Music Magazine•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in All Music Magazine•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in All Music Magazine•see more here
Sparks at Bristol Beacon

Photo: Steve Muscutt•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Steve Muscutt•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Steve Muscutt•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Steve Muscutt•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Steve Muscutt•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Steve Muscutt•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Steve Muscutt•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Steve Muscutt•First in MusoMuso
ALDOUS HARDING at BRISTOL BEACON

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
It was a New Zealand double bill with Vera Ellen supporting HardingPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The indie-folk songwriter is touring in her support of latest album Train on the IslandPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
TOOTS & THE MAYTALS at TRINITY

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Lena Hibbert embraces and embodies her father’s energy with her live performancePhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The band has far too many hits and the whole venue is a dancefloorPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
At the end of the set Lena is joined onstage by an excited crowd memberPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
Outer Town Festival 2026

Photo: Jamie Macmillan & Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Jamie Macmillan & Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Jamie Macmillan & Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Jamie Macmillan & Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Jamie Macmillan & Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Jamie Macmillan & Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Jamie Macmillan & Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Jamie Macmillan & Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
JENS LEKMAN at STRANGE BREW

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The band is dressed formally, in wedding attirePhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Lekman plays from his latest album, Songs for Other People’s WeddingsPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
On a Pier, On the Hudson is a dance track with a melancholy story at its corePhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Lekman’s lyrics tug at the heartstringsPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Come back soon to Bristol. Yours truly, Matthew BarnesPhotographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7
LUCY ROSE at ST GEORGE’S

Photo: Dave Broome•First in Bristol24/7•see more here 
Glaspy brings her glorious voice back to Bristol following her las t show at a much smaller venue two years agoPhoto: Dave Broome•First in Bristol24/7•see more here 
Her set is a mix of inspirational covers and original materialPhoto: Dave Broome•First in Bristol24/7•see more here 
Lucy Rose is mid-tour, presenting songs from her upcoming sixth albumPhoto: Dave Broome•First in Bristol24/7•see more here 
It is a powerfully emotional performance from Lucy at the piano and her four accompanying musiciansPhoto: Dave Broome•First in Bristol24/7•see more here 
Rose has overcome pregnancy-induced osteoporosis which left her temporarily disabled, and is now processing the experience through her musicPhoto: Dave Broome•First in Bristol24/7•see more here
HEAVY LUNGS at THE LOUISIANA

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Milo’s Planes are fronted by Joe Sherrin, the singer with Bristol band Mould which plays a sold out show at Crofters at the beginning of MarchPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The band took the opportunity to try out some new materialPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Danny Nedelko, immortalised in an Idles song, never fails to put on a good showPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The band have cult status in BristolPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The sweaty high energy gig is the perfect antidote to the January bluesPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Band and audience got involved in the crowdsurfPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
DOMINIE HOOPER at EXCHANGE

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
DOREEN DOREEN at ELECTRIC BRISTOL

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Carol Whitworth takes her throne centrestagePhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
‘Leave your ego at the door and get on the dancefloor’Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
What for many is Bristol’s one true Christmas party raged for two consecutive nights at ElectricPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
MILLION DEAD at ELECTRIC BRISTOL

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
DIVORCE at TRINITY CENTRE

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The song Christmas featured Yan from support band Curiosity Shop adding accordion to the trackPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
LEO NATHAN at THE MOUNT WITHOUT

Photographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7 
Photographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7 
Photographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7 
Photographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7 
Photographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7 
Photographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7
SHAME at ELECTRIC BRISTOL

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The Irish quartet are now based in LondonPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
shame hit the ground running and don’t let up, sending the crowd into a frenzyPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Vocalist Steen is quick to get in the mix of the riled-up crowdPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Steen eventually joins the crowdsurfers that have been ‘riding the shame wave’ since the get-goPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
Simple Things Festival 2025

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
TTSSFU at STRANGE BREW

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barne•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
Kae Tempest at O2 Academy, Bristol

Photo: Jessie Morgan•First in Clunk Magazine 
Photo: Jessie Morgan•First in Clunk Magazine 
Photo: Jessie Morgan•First in Clunk Magazine
Oswald Slain at Jam Jar Bristol

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
HOLYSSEUS FLY at STRANGE BREW

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Scarlet Loren has a voice that captures attentionPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The appearance of Bethany Kyle prompted much excitement from the crowdPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Holysseus Fly is seriously good and her work is often raw and emotionally honest, but she also doesn’t take herself too seriouslyPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
GURRIERS at STRANGE BREW

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Nerves join the wave of brilliantly raw and authentic punk rock coming out of IrelandPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
In the headline slot, Nerves have what it takes to make a crowd go wildPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Gurriers are bristling with furious energy from the get-goPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Singer Dan Hoff celebrates Bristol band knives with his choice of tee tonightPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Gurriers supply catharsis, joy and hopePhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
Erotic Secrets Of Pompeii at Rough Trade, Bristol

Photographer unknown•First in Clunk Magazine
NOVA TWINS at ELECTRIC BRISTOL

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
Groove Village Festival 2025

Photo: @andichrist19•First in Clunk Magazine 
Photo: @andichrist19•First in Clunk Magazine 
Photo: @andichrist19•First in Clunk Magazine 
Photo: @andichrist19•First in Clunk Magazine 
Photo: @andichrist19•First in Clunk Magazine 
Photo: @andichrist19•First in Clunk Magazine 
Photo: @andichrist19•First in Clunk Magazine 
Photo: @andichrist19•First in Clunk Magazine
BILLY NOMATES at ELECTRIC BRISTOL

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Tor sounded better than everPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
Forwards Festival 2025

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
IDLES BLOCK PARTY at QUEEN SQUARE

Photo: Darren Clarke•First in Bristol24/7 
The crowd was over 14,000 fans strongPhoto: Darren Clarke•First in Bristol24/7 
Lambrini Girls vocalist Polly LunnyPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Circle pits abound early doorsPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The energy is already high when punk duo Soft Play take the stagePhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Soft Play: fighting fitPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
It’s never too early for a crowd surf….Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
It’s a celebratory return for Bristol’s favourite sonsPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
PANIC SHACK at THEKLA

Photo: David Jeffery Hughes•First in Bristol24/7 
Isle of Wight band the Pill were the perfect choice to start the nightPhoto: David Jeffery Hughes•First in Bristol24/7 
‘So much fun’ – the Pill challenge stereotypes and societal norms in a set infused with humourPhoto: David Jeffery Hughes•First in Bristol24/7 
Catch the band in their first Bristol headline show at the end of SeptemberPhoto: David Jeffery Hughes•First in Bristol24/7 
Panic Shack are a riot of joyous punk-rock energyPhoto: David Jeffery Hughes•First in Bristol24/7 
Their nigh energy tongue-in-cheek show includes choreographed dance movesPhoto: David Jeffery Hughes•First in Bristol24/7 
A packed out Thekla went wild for the show which included new material ahead of the release of the band’s debut albumPhoto: David Jeffery Hughes•First in Bristol24/7 
Old classics were equally well-received; the band has built a solid fan base over the yearsPhoto: David Jeffery Hughes•First in Bristol24/7
PRIMA QUEEN & LILO at Thekla

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
EZRA FURMAN took over ROUGH TRADE in BRISTOL

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
KNIVES at THEKLA

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
A barrage of punk-rock: Knives also feature saxophone and violinPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Screaming sax adds to the relentless chaos and power on stagePhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
SCISSOR SISTERS at ELECTRIC BRISTOL

Photographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7 
Photographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Caitlin Damsell•First in Bristol24/7 
Photographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7
DOMINIE HOOPER at EXCHANGE

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Moya Silk and band opened the night with some lo-fi grunge-rockPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Born near Dartmoor in Devon, Hooper takes inspiration from the landscape and her childhood therePhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Hooper augments her set with cello which, in the cosy environs of the Exchange basement, filled the stagePhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
MANIC STREET PREACHERS at BRISTOL BEACON

Photographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7 
The Manics celebrated the release of their 15th studio album Critical ThinkingPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Nobody quite does euphoric despair as well as the Manics doPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The thing with Manics fans is they know it all – they are obsessedPhotographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7
DREAMWAVE at LOUISIANA

Photographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7 
The Grave Danger hit the ground running with their souped-up stomping synth-fuelled rockPhotographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7 
Pigeon Wigs, a Cardiff-based five-piece, took to the stage in a haze of psychedelic fuzz served with a smilePhotographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7 
If I were you, I’d pop to see Dreamwave wherever and whenever you canPhotographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7
Outer Town Festival 2025

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
Ritual Union Festival 2025

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
Divorce at Strange Brew

Photo: Dave Broome•First in MusoMuso•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in MusoMuso•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in MusoMuso•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in MusoMuso•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in MusoMuso•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in MusoMuso•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in MusoMuso•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in MusoMuso•see more here
The Darkness at Bristol Beacon

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
BEANS ON TOAST at BRISTOL BEACON

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
William Crighton is an ARIA award-winning musician from AustraliaPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Beans has been a staple on the circuit for many years and is adept at working a crowdPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
One song inspires an impromptu dance and acrobatics performance from two crowd membersPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
Getdown Services at Loves Cafe

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
CHALK at STRANGE BREW

Photo: Dave Broome•First in Bristol24/7•see more here 
Yard: intense, ferocious electropunkPhoto: Dave Broome•First in Bristol24/7•see more here 
Frontman Ross has the ability to both sing like an angel and sting like a beePhoto: Dave Broome•First in Bristol24/7•see more here
SQUID at BRISTOL BEACON

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Martha Skye Murphy’s solo piano-led performance filled the stage and enchanted the crowdPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Squid opened the set with tracks from their newest album, which has been critically acclaimed on releasePhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
A Squid show is all about that ‘crazy energy’ and typically ends with a fan dancing happily with a squid hat on their headPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
HINDS at THE FLEECE

Photo: Dave Broome•First in Bristol24/7•see more here 
Clutter: effortlessly swapping instrumentsPhoto: Dave Broome•First in Bristol24/7•see more here 
Hinds: joyful, infectious energyPhoto: Dave Broome•First in Bristol24/7•see more here 
The band has overcome challenges in the last few years and they’re clearly happy to be back onstage where they belongPhotographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7 
Our reviewer recommends catching Hinds at a festival over summerPhoto: Dave Broome•First in Bristol24/7•see more here
THE FUTUREHEADS at SWX

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
FAT DOG at SWX

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Frontman Joe Love spends most of the gig glued to the barrierPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Fat Dog: hyped for a reason, and on their way upPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
DO NOTHING at THE LOUISIANA

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Do Nothing singer Chris Bailey: ‘vigorously expressive’Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Kasper Sandstrøm: making the most of those effects and a quality stank-facePhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
PEACH at THE LOUISIANA

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
the Bath/Bristol trio call their sound ‘fast and loose post-jank’Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
SHLUG: he worst pants in rock and roll?Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
One fan ended up taking on guitar duties for Shlug at the end of their setPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Ellie Godwin’s vocal talents shine, putting Peach firmly in the ‘one to watch’ categoryPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Catch them next at the Exchange on April 17Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
DITZ at ROUGH TRADE

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The band’s second album is full of ear-grabbing post-punk thrillersPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Ditz: catch them while you canPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
MOULD / MP3 CHAINSAW / LIFTER / HAMBURGER at STRANGE BREW

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Hamburger released their latest EP, Beat Back the Ghouls, at the end of last year via Bristol’s Specialist Subject RecordsPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Lifter say they ‘proudly take musical cues from a diverse range of sources, including slowcore, folk, country, and indie rock’Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
MP3 Chainsaw’s ‘maximalist pop’ is gaining them widespread attention; they’ll be performing at Ritual Union festival in MarchPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Rock trio Mould are starting to make waves and will be playing an Independent Venues Week show at acclaimed venue Paper Dress Vintage in LondonPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The trio gave their all to the gig, a demonstration of their relentless high energyPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
DOREEN DOREEN at SWX

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
The Horrors at Strange Brew

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
Remi Wolf at O2 Academy Bristol

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
KATY J PEARSON at SWX

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Bristol has adopted Katy as one of its own; originally from Cirencester, she made many trips to play the city’s grassroots venues when launching her music career as a teenagerPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
Sports Team at Trinity Hall

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
SKINNY LISTER at THEKLA

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Uplifting acoustic folk from Ben Brown kicked off the nightPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Skinny Lister are a high energy bunch, with dancing and crowd surfing galorePhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
ENGLISH TEACHER at SWX

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
English Teacher singer Lily astounded the crowd with her impressive vocal rangePhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
LIZ LAWRENCE at STRANGE BREW

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
IBIBIO SOUND MACHINE at SWX

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Vocalist Eno Williams was a vibrant ball of energy and beaming throughoutPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The band brought the party to SWXPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Guitarist Karri Bannerman showed his talent to full effectPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Williams met fans and signed albums at the merch stand after the showPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
INTERPOL at BRISTOL BEACON

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The band, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album Antics, are at home in this environmentPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Paul Bank’s voice has lost none of its sheen and guitarist Daniel Kessler is still moved by the musicPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
LOS BITCHOS at SWX

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
Razorlight at Rough Trade Bristol

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
RAZORLIGHT at STRANGE BREW

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
ANNA ERHARD at DARESHACK

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Robert Kretzschmar joked he was playing in order to fundraise to buy a bigger guitarPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Anna’s songs, new and old, are fresh, funky and full of lifePhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The band appear to be firm friends, demonstrating a tight bond on stagePhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
The Libertines at O2 Academy

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
EZRA COLLECTIVE at SWX

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
KATY J PEARSON at ROUGH TRADE

Photo: Mark Chesser•First in Bristol24/7 
Katy was celebrating the release of her third album, saying she was amazed she had produced even one, let alone threePhoto: Mark Chesser•First in Bristol24/7
ONLY THE POETS took over The Fleece in

Photo: Kayleigh Bricknell•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Kayleigh Bricknell•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Kayleigh Bricknell•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Kayleigh Bricknell•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Kayleigh Bricknell•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Kayleigh Bricknell•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Kayleigh Bricknell•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Kayleigh Bricknell•First in MusoMuso
FUTURE ISLANDS at BRISTOL BEACON

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Joon got the crowd going with her own brand of synth-popPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Joon joined the band onstage once again for ShadowsPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
KINGS OF LEON at ASHTON GATE STADIUM

Photographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7 
Photographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7 
Photographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7 
Photographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7
FENNE LILY at STRANGE BREW

Photo: Lydia Cashmore•First in Bristol24/7 
Samo Songs was hand-picked by Lily to provide support at Strange BrewPhoto: Lydia Cashmore•First in Bristol24/7 
Credo offered up solid guitar and vocal backing for Samo SongsPhoto: Lydia Cashmore•First in Bristol24/7 
Lily is a Bristol artist that has made the move StatesidePhoto: Lydia Cashmore•First in Bristol24/7
The Mysterines showcase a stripped back offering of

Photo: Lydia Cashmore•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Lydia Cashmore•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Lydia Cashmore•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Lydia Cashmore•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Lydia Cashmore•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Lydia Cashmore•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Lydia Cashmore•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Lydia Cashmore•First in MusoMuso
TAKE THAT at ASHTON GATE STADIUM

Photo: Darren Clarke•First in Bristol24/7 
Reviewer Matt and his sister indulge in Take That maniaPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Darren Clarke•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Darren Clarke•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Darren Clarke•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Darren Clarke•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Darren Clarke•First in Bristol24/7
DOREEN DOREEN at LONG ASHTON COMMUNITY CENTRE

Photographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7 
Carol was bedecked in silver sequins ‘like a disco suit of armour’Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7 
The audience were ready for a good time on Saturday nightPhotographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7 
Lead singer Carol had the crowd eating out of her handPhoto: Angie Weller•First in Bristol24/7
ST VINCENT at SWX

Photo: Nicki Covington•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Nicki Covington•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Nicki Covington•First in Bristol24/7 
Photo: Nicki Covington•First in Bristol24/7
Outer Town Festival 2024

Photo: Melissa Darragh•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Melissa Darragh•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Melissa Darragh•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Melissa Darragh•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Melissa Darragh•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Melissa Darragh•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Melissa Darragh•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Melissa Darragh•First in MusoMuso
THE HIVES descend upon Bristol and tear the

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
Ritual Union Festival 2024

Photo: Matt Barnes & Joana Merlini•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes & Joana Merlini•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes & Joana Merlini•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes & Joana Merlini•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes & Joana Merlini•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes & Joana Merlini•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes & Joana Merlini•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes & Joana Merlini•First in MusoMuso
HOT WATER MUSIC at SWX

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YARD ACT take over Rough Trade Bristol to

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photographer unknown•First in MusoMuso 
Photographer unknown•First in MusoMuso
CRAIG FINN at THE EXCHANGE

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
IDLES at MARBLE FACTORY

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
PIP BLOM at BRISTOL BEACON

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
SEA POWER at TRINITY

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
ROISIN MURPHY at BRISTOL BEACON

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
THE LAST DINNER PARTY delighted the audience at

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso
THIS IS THE KIT at BRISTOL BEACON

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
CHUCK RAGAN at THE EXCHANGE

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
GLOOM INDEX at CROFTERS RIGHTS

Photo: Jon Barrett•First in Bristol24/7
THE SLEEPING SOULS at THEKLA

Photo: John Morgan•First in Bristol24/7
DJANGO DJANGO at STRANGE BREW

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
Sleaford Mods

Photo: Matt Barnes & xeemoz•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Matt Barnes•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: xeemoz•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: xeemoz•First in MusoMuso
HOLYSSEUS FLY at THE EXCHANGE

Photo: Giulia Spadafora•First in Bristol24/7 
Neo-soul artist Tianna drew huge crowd as she supported Holyessus Fly.Photo: @daisyhopephotography•First in Bristol24/7
LOTTERY WINNERS at SWX

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
PALE BLUE EYES at STRANGE BREW

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
BC CAMPLIGHT at SWX

Photo: Mark Chesser•First in Bristol24/7
LIZZIE ESAU at THE LOUISIANA

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
PEACH at ROUGH TRADE

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
ONLY THE POETS dazzled The Louisiana in Bristol

Photo: Meg Hollingworth•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Meg Hollingworth•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Meg Hollingworth•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Meg Hollingworth•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Meg Hollingworth•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Meg Hollingworth•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Meg Hollingworth•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Meg Hollingworth•First in MusoMuso
SQUID at SWX

Photo: Tristan Tremethick•First in Bristol24/7
THE NEW CUT at CROFTERS RIGHTS

Photographer unknown•First in Bristol24/7
BAXTER DURY at SWX

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
DREAM WIFE at STRANGE BREW

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
DO NOTHING at THEKLA

Photo: Leilasparksphotography•First in Bristol24/7
PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS at SWX

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
Anna Erhard at The Louisiana

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Photographer unknown•First in MusoMuso 
Photographer unknown•First in MusoMuso 
Photographer unknown•First in MusoMuso 
Photographer unknown•First in MusoMuso 
Photographer unknown•First in MusoMuso 
Photographer unknown•First in MusoMuso 
Photographer unknown•First in MusoMuso
HALF MAN, HALF BISCUIT at SWX

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
HALF MOON RUN at SWX

Photo: Matt Barnes•First in Bristol24/7
Forwards Festival 2023

Thousands attended Forwards Festival on The Downs in Bristol (PhotoPhoto: Beth Whelan•First in BristolWorld 
Primal Screams Country Boy got people dancing toward the end of the festival (PhotoPhoto: Beth Whelan•First in BristolWorld
Valley Fest 2023

Matthew Barnes (right) literally having a mud bath with friend he’s met at Valley Fest near BristolPhotographer unknown•First in BristolWorld 
Bristol’s finest and celebrated artists Doreen Doreen - she was hilariously entertainingPhoto: Ania Shrimpton•First in BristolWorld 
Groove Armada created quite the scene at Valley FestPhoto: Chris Cooper•First in BristolWorld 
Headliners Bananarama on the Lake Stage with Chew Valley Lake behind them - perfect end to the festivalPhoto: Ania Shrimpton•First in BristolWorld
Bristol Sounds 2023

Mika delights his fans by jumping in the crowd at Bristol Sounds (PhotoPhoto: Ania Shrimpton•First in BristolWorld
Arctic Monkeys rock Ashton Gate in Bristol -

Alex Turner rocked Ashton Gate during a spectacular gig on Monday nightPhotographer unknown•First in BristolWorld
Gaz Coombes at SWX

Gaz Coombes came to Bristol’s SWX on April 28 as part of his European tourPhotographer unknown•First in BristolWorld
Yo La Tengo at SWX

Yo La Tengo at SWXPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in BristolWorld
Nick Mulvey at SWX

Nick Mulvey at SWX - quite a hit on St Patrick’s DayPhotographer unknown•First in BristolWorld
Shame at SWX Bristol: Sparks fly at high

Shame frontman Charlie Steen on stage at SWX BristolPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in BristolWorld
Young Fathers at SWX

Young Fathers proved a big hit with the crowd at SWXPhoto: Giulia Spadafora•First in BristolWorld
Melancholic and melodic - American singer Weyes Blood

Photographer unknown•First in BristolWorld
The Amity Affliction at SWX

Photographer unknown•First in BristolWorld 
A gig of passion and outpouring of emotions - The Amity Afflication at SWXPhoto: Giulia Spadafora•First in BristolWorld 
It was a gig made for crowd-surfing - with security having their hands fullPhoto: Giulia Spadafora•First in BristolWorld
Ishmael Ensemble at Trinity Centre

Grove appeared for vocals on Wax Werk with Ishmael Ensamble (PhotoPhoto: Khali Ackford•First in BristolWorld 
Bethany Stenning performing with Ishmael Ensemble at the Trinity Centre. PhotoPhoto: Khali Ackford•First in BristolWorld
Dean Lewis

Dean Lewis certainly impressed during his gig at SWXPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in BristolWorld 
Fans were full of appreciation for Dean LewisPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in BristolWorld
Elvana at Marble Factory

Talk Like Tigers were the perfect support actPhoto: Matt Barnes•First in BristolWorld 
The Unplugged set meant most people were sitting down, although some danced at the front as long as they ‘didn’t get in the way’!Photographer unknown•First in BristolWorld 
Elvana Unplugged at Marble FactoryPhoto: Barry Richards•First in BristolWorld
Forwards Festival 2022

Sleaford Mods - ‘I was surrounded by people moshing and the first crowd surfing I had seen all weekend’Photo: Giulia Spadafora•First in BristolWorld 
Billy Nomates: ‘Dancing with intent and flailing arms like a funky Ian Curtis’Photo: Giulia Spadafora•First in BristolWorld 
Self Esteem: ‘I’ve lost count of the amount of people who have said she is a must-see live’Photo: Giulia Spadafora•First in BristolWorld 
The light show during the Chemical Brothers performancePhoto: Giulia Spadafora•First in BristolWorld
Forwards Festival 2022

Matthew Barnes with friend Stu at Forwards Festival in BristolPhotographer unknown•First in BristolWorld 
Shygirl light up the stage at Forwards FestivalPhoto: Giulia Spadafora•First in BristolWorld 
Forwards Festival was a home-coming gig for Ishmael Ensemble and FriendsPhoto: Giulia Spadafora•First in BristolWorld
Belle and Sebastian at Bristol’s Lloyds Amphitheatre

Django Django certainly got the crowd in the moodPhoto: Chris Cooper•First in BristolWorld 
Vincent Neff setting the tone ahead of the arrival of Belle and SebastianPhoto: Chris Cooper•First in BristolWorld 
Stuart Murdoch was full of energy during Bell and Sebastian’s performancePhoto: Chris Cooper•First in BristolWorld 
Just look at those trousers -Murdoch in full swingPhoto: Chris Cooper•First in BristolWorld 
The die-hard Belle and Sebastian fans did not want the show to endPhoto: Chris Cooper•First in BristolWorld
Nile Rodgers and Chic at Bristol’s Lloyds Amphitheatre

Photographer unknown•First in BristolWorld 
Amahla provided the perfect warm-up performancePhoto: Giulia Spadafora•First in BristolWorld 
The man himself - Nile Rodgers on stagePhoto: Giulia Spadafora•First in BristolWorld 
The crowd were treated to a special night at the amphitheatrePhoto: Giulia Spadafora•First in BristolWorld 
A night to rememberPhoto: Giulia Spadafora•First in BristolWorld
The War on Drugs close Bristol Sounds 2022

Soccer Mommy plays a stripped-back set.Photo: Jess Siggers•First in BristolWorld 
Closing this year’s Bristol Sounds was Philadelphian rock band The War on Drugs.Photo: Ania Shrimpton•First in BristolWorld 
The band released their fifth studio album ‘ I Don’t Live Here Anymore” in November 2021, and have become one of the biggest live US acts in the UK in recent years.Photo: Ania Shrimpton•First in BristolWorld 
The crowd were in ‘their element’ throughout the set.Photo: Ania Shrimpton•First in BristolWorld 
That’s a wrap!Photo: Ania Shrimpton•First in BristolWorld
Folk duo First Aid Kit at Bristol Sounds 2022

Photographer unknown•First in BristolWorld 
Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit wow the crowd at Bristol Sounds 2022 on Sunday.Photo: Jess Siggers•First in BristolWorld 
Photo: Jess Siggers•First in BristolWorld 
Photo: Jess Siggers•First in BristolWorld
Steve Harley and his Acoustic Band at St George’s

Photographer unknown•First in BristolWorld 
The original Cockney Rebel Steve Harley with his acoustic band at St George’s Bristol venue on June 8Photo: Matt Barnes•First in BristolWorld
Madison Cunningham at Thekla

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham performed at Thekla as part of her UK tour (PicPhoto: Deborah Jane Arnold•First in BristolWorld
IDLES and Portishead

Photographer unknown•First in BristolWorld 
IDLES paid tribute to their close friend and Ukrainian immigrant Danny Nedelko towards the end of their setPhoto: Chris Cooper•First in BristolWorld 
Portishead played live for the first time since 2015 - Beth Gibbons beautiful voice wowed the crowdPhoto: Chris Cooper•First in BristolWorld 
1,600 lucky prize draw winners got the chance to see IDLES at the O2 AcademyPhoto: Chris Cooper•First in BristolWorld
Other photos

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Photo: Dave Broom•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Dave Broom•First in MusoMuso 
Photo: Dave Broome•First published here•see more here 
Photographer unknown•First in Clunk Magazine 
Photo: Dave Broome•First published here•see more here 
Photo: Dave Broome•First in Bristol24/7•see more here
