Lorde to perform in Bristol for first time
Thistle BrownPop singer Lorde will perform in Bristol for the first time to headline a new outdoor concert this summer, organisers have announced.
The singer from New Zealand - who rose to fame with her songs Royals, Green Light and Solar Power - is top of the line-up for the first Forwards Presents event on Clifton Downs.
The rest of the line-up includes Djo, Audrey Hobert, Rose Gray, Esha Tewari and Grove.
Event co-founder Tom Paine said: "Welcoming Lorde to the city feels like the perfect way to begin, she's an extraordinary artist, and this promises to be a truly special night for Bristol."
When is Lorde performing in Bristol?
The Forwards Presents concert will take place on 28 August, the day before the city's annual Forwards Festival returns from 29-30 August.
The line-up and ticket sale for Forwards Festival 2026 is yet to be announced.
When will Lorde tickets go on sale?
The ticket pre-sale for Forwards Presents opens on Tuesday at 10:00 GMT and general sale begins on Wednesday at 10:00.
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