Portishead performed live last night (May 2) for the first time in seven years as part of a War Child UK benefit gig for Ukraine at O2 Academy in Bristol.Marking the first time the trio had played a show since their 2015 appearance at Benicàssim Festival, Portishead performed five songs – ‘Mysterons’, ‘Wandering Star’ and ‘Roads’ from 1997’s ‘Dummy’, and ‘Magic Doors’ and ‘The Rip’ from 2008’s ‘Third’.Elsewhere on the bill were headliners IDLES along with sets by Billy Nomates, Katy J Pearson, Heavy Lungs, Willie J Healy and Wilderman.
Watch snippets of Portishead’s set below:.@Portisheadinfo are LIVE right now for the first time since 2015! There's still time to tune in.
Donate £5 to watch > https://t.co/0AKyp8FJEu #WarChild @o2academybris pic.twitter.com/Dw9oRN7Hpg— War Child UK (@WarChildUK) May 2, 2022PORTISHEAD – Roads 02/05/2022 #Portishead #WarChild @Portisheadinfo @o2academybris pic.twitter.com/pi5CylhxAv— KID A (@KID_A_OK) May 2, 2022Portishead pic.twitter.com/EyfkFcBoru— Dan Grabham (@dangrabham) May 2, 2022A very special performance from #Portishead Reunited for Ukraine Charity gig @WarChildUK @Portisheadinfo pic.twitter.com/QOkIj4gJtC— Rhian Chase (@DrRhianFuge) May 2, 2022Tickets for the benefit gig, which was announced last month, were only made available through a £10 donation prize draw, with winners selected at random.
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