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In photos: Bristol Sounds 2024
This year’s summer series of shows saw an eclectic musical mix to Lloyds Amphitheatre, kicking off with the first ever Bristol Sounds metal day featuring Skindred on June 22.
The following day’s soundclash event brought the sounds of summer headed up by festival favourites Gentleman’s Dub Club and The Skints, while pop fans were catered for with James Arthur and the mighty Busted appearing later in the week.
The last weekend was all about indie greats, with Annie Mac‘s Before Midnight club experience sandwiched between Placebo on June 28 and alt-rock heavyweights The Breeders on June 30.
is needed now More than ever
Here’s a look back at the series now it’s all over.

Skindred

Hollie Cook – photo: Nadine Ballantyne

Dreadzone – photo: Nadine Ballantyne

The Dualers – photo: Nadine Ballantyne

The Skints – photo: Nadine Ballantyne

The Skints – photo: Nadine Ballantyne

Gentleman’s Dub Club – photo: Nadine Ballantyne

Calum Bowie

James Arthur

Busted

Placebo

Welly – photo: Holly Bradley

Welly – photo: Holly Bradley

Sam Akpro – photo: Holly Bradley

Pem – photo: Holly Bradley

CSS – photo: Holly Bradley

Grandma’s House – photo: Holly Bradley

The Breeders – photo: Holly Bradley

The Breeders – photo: Holly Bradley
All photos (except where credited) – @darrencphotography
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