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Explosive energy from Tank and the Bangas

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A band perform to an audience in a venue with rows of pillars

The August bank holiday weekend saw an array of ‘Bristol Beacon presents’ events across the city, culminating with Tank and the Bangas at The Fleece.

The night was opened by The Suffers, who quickly won over the packed crowd with their infectious, irresistible fusion of funk, soul, R&B and hip-hop.

With the audience abuzz with anticipation, Grammy-nominated Tank and the Bangas arrived on stage and launched into a non-stop, high-energy set full of fan favourites from across their catalogue, including “Oak Tree”, “Black Folk”, “Smoke.Netflix.Chill.”, “No ID”, and much more.

Check out our photo highlights from the evening below.

A singer performing on stage
Credit: Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media UK
An audience watching a band on stage
Credit: Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media UK

“Absolutely brought the house down, incredible band, incredible energy”

Audience member

A singer wearing a long cape on stage
Credit: Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media UK

“Incredible show. Most fun I’ve had at a gig in a long time. Effervescent performances and fabulous music. Loved it”

Audience member

A guitarist and saxophonist performing with effects pedals below them
Credit: Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media UK
A keyboardist performing on stage with rainbow lighting above them
Credit: Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media UK
A singer with their arms outstretched on stage wearing an outfit with an abstract pattern
Credit: Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media UK

Photography highlights

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A singer performing on stage

Photography highlights

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A singer performing on stage with a band behind them
Credit: Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media UK
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An audience watching a band on stage
Credit: Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media UK
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A singer wearing a green trench coat and sunglasses on stage
Credit: Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media UK
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A singer wearing a long cape on stage
Credit: Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media UK
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A singer wearing an abstract patterned outfit performing on stage
Credit: Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media UK
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A keyboardist performing on stage with rainbow lighting above them
Credit: Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media UK
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A band perform to an audience in a venue with rows of pillars
Credit: Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media UK
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A singer performing on stage wearing an outfit with an abstract pattern
Credit: Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media UK
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A singer with their arms outstretched on stage wearing an outfit with an abstract pattern
Credit: Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media UK
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A guitarist and saxophonist performing with effects pedals below them
Credit: Giulia Spadafora / Soul Media UK
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