Fans pack city for 'best ever' concert series

Self Esteem singing on stage at Bristol Sounds 2023Beth Whelan

Self Esteem closed Bristol Sounds on Sunday night

More than 20,000 people flocked to a series of city harbourside concerts.

Artists such as Mika, James, Levellers and Self Esteem played at Bristol Sounds over five nights of live music.

Promoter Conal Dodds said: "This was the best Bristol Sounds to date. We sold over 20,000 tickets and all the artists had a great time playing to the Bristol crowds."

He said fans had travelled from as far afield as Italy and France to see Mika on the opening night.

"Self Esteem left last night commenting that it was the best show of the summer, which is great to hear," continued Mr Dodds.

"The sun shone and the crowds turned out to support our artists from Bristol, but also as far away as Italy and France to see Mika on the opening night - his set was a brilliant way to open the show."

Fans sing along to Self Esteem set at Bristol SoundsBeth Whelan

Fans packed into the Lloyd's Ampitheatre to see Self Esteem

Self Esteem and backing singers on stage at Bristol Sounds 2023Beth Whelan

Promoter Conal Dodds said it was the best Bristol Sounds to date

Levellers on stage at Bristol Sounds 2023Ania Shrimpton

Levellers headlined the all-day concert on Saturday

Levellers crowd illuminated by stage lights at night at Bristol Sounds 2023Ania Shrimpton

More than 20,000 music fans attended Bristol Sounds this year

A shot from behind showing Levellers on stage and the crowd in the backgroundAnia Shrimpton

Levellers, Black Grape and Goldie Lookin' Chain played on Saturday

Fans in the front row at the Levellers concertAnia Shrimpton

The concerts have become an established part of Bristol's summer