Bristol Sounds, Canons Marsh Amphitheatre, 28th June 2024
Prior to entry, we were informed that this would be a ‘no phones’ show, and we were encouraged to keep our devices in our pockets, and enjoy the show with our eyes, not our screens. This was something we were reminded of again about 10 minutes before the band came on, and with security shining their torches at anyone with a device out, we couldn’t forget it.
Placebo’s set was a mix of their classic hits, with songs from their newest album, Never Let Me Go, throughout the night.
Opening with ‘Taste In Men’, the crowd were warm and receptive, but it took a few songs to get people really moving along.
They had a slightly odd stage layout, with frontman and singer Brian Molko taking stage left and bassist/guitarist/pianist Stefan Olsdal taking stage right. Although different, it still worked well for the show.
Number 1 hit ‘Every You Every Me’ really got the crowd going, and at the halfway point it picked the energy up for the rest of the set. A couple of mosh pits even broke out and one person crowd surfed!
‘Nancy Boy’ brought the main set to a close, with thunderous applause and the classic chant of “One more song!” bringing the band back on to please the crowd once more.
‘Infra-Red’ got the crowd moving one last time, before they closed the night with their unique cover of Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’. Although a bit slower and not as much for movement, it still got everyone singing along for one last song.
And before we knew it, that was the night over. A massive thank you to the team from Crosstown concerts and Bristol Sounds for organising a great night.
Review by Ted Stargatt and photos by Glenn Morrison.
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