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A look back at 2021

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A crowd of people watching a band perform with more standing above them on a balcony.

Despite all the odds, 2021 still provided some unforgettable moments.

Thank you to everyone who came to a gig, watched a live stream, performed in one of our ensembles, or got creative with one of our community projects – we’ve loved sharing the joy of live music with you this year.

Take a look at the photo gallery below and some of our highlights from the past 12 months. From launching our new brand, to Sir Simon Rattle conducting the London Symphony Orchestra, to over 30 artists performing across every floor of our building for Bristol Takeover.

We’d love to hear about your favourite live music moments of 2021. Show us what your highlights are on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

Unforgettable moments from 2021

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An orchestra stand for an ovation on stage

Unforgettable moments from 2021

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Care home residents in wheelchairs watch a television screen.
'Care home residents tune in to the LSO live stream' 📸 Photography by Simon Chapman
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A band perform on a stage with large pillars in between them and the audience.
'SEED Ensemble on stage at The Fleece' 📸 by Giulia Spadafora | Soul Media
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A group of dancers perform in a road as a crowd watches from the pavement.
'SMOOSH! dancers take to the streets of Knowle West' 📸 Photography by Paul Blakemore
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A person playing guitar and head banging on stage. Behind them is a drummer.
'Richard Dawson head bangs at his Trinity Centre show' 📸 by Giulia Spadafora | Soul Media
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A children's choir wearing Christmas outfits performing.
Bristol Youth Choir - St James Priory
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Musician lies on the stage floor with their arms behind their head.
'Mass House take a mid-set lie down' 📸 Photography by Spadafora | Soul Media
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A crowd of people stand for a phot on a television set for Channel 4.
'Presenters and crew celebrate Channel 4's Black to Front broadcast'
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An emcee gets the crowd to put their hands in the air.
Split Prophets - SWU FM Stage at Bristol Takeover 2021 📸 by Giulia Spadafora | Soul Media
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Female artist holds up a brush to paint a green artistic wall mural
'Local artist Farrah Fortnam paints their mural at the Global Goals Centre event' 📸 Photography by Bnar Sadar
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A musician performs to an audience. Behind them is a large cinema screen which is projecting audio reactive visuals.
'Rival Consoles - Arnolfini' 📸 Photography by Giulia Spadafora | Soul Media
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An emcee and DJ bring children onto the stage to dance with them.
Junior Jungle rocking out at Hoo-Ha! 📸 by Giulia Spadafora | Soul Media
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Three people in a crowd hugging
'Grove jumps into the crowd at Bristol Takeover' 📸 Photography by Spadafora | Soul Media 📸 Photography by Giulia Spadafora | Soul Media
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A group of Drag Queens shower an audience member in roles petals
'Slaughterhaus: Pig Pen at Terrace Sessions' 📸 Photo by Ania Shrimpton
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A musician with an acoustic guitar on stage in front of a large banner.
'Lady Nade performs at the Make Space For Music launch' 📸 Photography by Chris Cooper
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A musician wearing a metal hat with a harmonica round their neck and holding a small toy bird.
'Ichi - Trinity Centre 📸 by Giulia Spadafora | Soul Media
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A three-piece band performing to an crowd.
'Fruit Machine - Terrace Sessions 2021' 📸 by Giulia Spadafora | Soul Media
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A group of children sat on the floor with planets projected above them.
'Children discover space at the Explorer Dome at Hoo-Ha! 2021.' 📸 © Photography by Sarah Koury / Entirety Labs
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