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Look back at live music so far this year

A singer and guitarist performing to a crowd

Live music is back and we’ve experienced some phenomenal shows since the start of the year.

From a captivating evening at the Redgrave Theatre with grammy-winning Arooj Aftab, to a high-energy show at Rough Trade where Master Peace got the whole room bouncing.

Take a look back at some of our favourite moments as captured by our skilled event photographers.

A singer gets a crowd jumping in the air

Master Peace at Rough Trade, 3 Feb
Giulia Spafadora | Soul Media

A band performing on stage to a large audience

Nubiyan Twist at Marble Factory, 15 Feb
Lynford James | Photoplug

Person wearing a leather suit jacket next to a microphone stand

Arooj Aftab at Redgrave Theatre, 3 Feb
Giulia Spafadora | Soul Media

A conductor raising his hand amidst an orchestra

London Symphony Orchestra with Sir Simon Rattle at Bath Forum, 14 Mar
Giulia Spafadora | Soul Media

A band wearing colourful outfits performing on stage

From Bamako to Birmingham with Amadou & Mariam and Blind Boys of Alabama at Bath Forum, 16 Mar
Chris Cooper | Shotaway

A bassist and keyboardist go back to back singing into a microphone

Melt Yourself Down at The Jam Jar, 15 Mar
Giulia Spafadora | Soul Media

A singer and guitarist performing to a crowd

muva of Earth Trinity, 9 Apr
Giulia Spafadora | Soul Media

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