Bloc Party announced as first headliner for Siren Bristol
Indie-electronic legends Bloc Party will be taking to the stage
Siren Bristol have announced their first headliner for this years summer gig series on the Harbourside.
Indie-electronic legends Bloc Party will be taking to the stage on Friday 25th July.
The band have promised an "unforgettable show" as they hope to dazzle the crowds at Bristol’s Amphitheatre.
Celebrating 20 years of Silent Alarm, the album that influenced a generation, Bloc Party’s Siren performance promises to be a landmark moment.
A summer staple on Bristol’s cultural calendar, Siren celebrates the best in dance music, bringing together international stars and underground legends.
Following previous year’s performances from the likes of Sean Paul, Wilkinson, Fabio & Grooverider, Sugababes and Andy C, Siren continues to build its reputation as a summer event for music lovers.
"incredible energy"
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.”
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.”