Credit: Emily Marcovecchio
What is summer in Bristol without spending time by the harbour? This July, you’ll have one more reason to head down to the water’s edge. The indie-electronic legends Bloc Party have been announced as the first headliners for Siren, Bristol’s summer gig series.
With hits like ‘Banquet’, ‘Helicopter’ and ‘Blue Light’, the band will be celebrating 20 years of their debut album ‘Silent Alarm’. Known for their genre-blurring sound and high-energy performances, Bloc Party promises an unforgettable show as they crank up the heat at Bristol’s Amphitheatre.
Kele Okereke, lead singer and guitarist in Bloc Party, said: “When we did the Silent Alarm tour I had to listen to that record from start to finish. I haven’t really done that since it was made. I think that kind of energy we felt when we were performing those songs went some way into informing where we went next… That process definitely informed the music on some level.”
A summer staple, Siren celebrates the best in dance music on the harbourside. Previous year’s performances include the likes of Sean Paul, Wilkinson, Fabio & Grooverider, Sugababes and Andy C, while Siren continues to build its reputation as a go-to summer in Bristol event.
Bloc Party’s Siren performance promises to be another landmark moment in the city, with the band performing on Friday, July 25. You can expect their signature blend of raw guitar riffs, unmatched beats and soulful lyrics that have continually pushed the boundaries of dance-rock over the past two decades.
Tom Hoyle, Co-Founder of Siren, said: “We’re absolutely buzzing to have Bloc Party headline Siren. They’ve been such a big part of so many people’s lives and having them play here at the Bristol Amphitheatre where music and culture run so deep – feels massive! Bloc Party on the Harbourside, with that incredible energy and the sun setting in the background, is going to be unforgettable.”
Pre-sale tickets for Bloc Party’s headliner event will be available from Monday, January 13 at 6PM. General sale tickets live from Tuesday 14 January on the Siren website. Tickets start at £45, with more industry titans to be revealed soon to complete the ultimate summer lineup. To sign up for pre-sale head here.