Skunk Anansie and So Good at Bristol Beacon - 01/04/2025
It was back to back gigs in Bristol, but with Skunk Anansie headlining it was very much worth the effort.
Back to Bristol
Having photographed Primal Scream at the Bristol Beacon the previous night, it was going to take a special band or artist to get me back on the road for another trip to Bristol. But when my friends over at MusoMuso asked if I wanted to photograph one the biggest British rock band of the ‘90s, Skunk Anansie, there was only one answer I could give.
The energy levels in the Beacon were set high when the support band So Good took to the stage! Photographing bands with so much energy and stage presence is something I live for when it comes to my live music photography. It becomes a test of skill with the camera as well as something that is exciting.
When Skunk Anansie took to the stage though, things got turned up to 11! The wall of sound was visceral and photographing the lead singer Skin was an absolute joy. It was an action packed 15 minutes, and my shutter finger was in constant use!
I hope you enjoy the photos.
So Good
Skunk Anansie
Primal Scream, Baxter Dury and Mozart Estate at Bristol Beacon - 31/03/2025
After photographing Primal Scream in 2023 there was no chance I was going to miss an opportunity to photograph them again in Bristol.
I first photographed Primal Scream in 2023 and not only were they a great live band to listen to, but they were brilliant to photograph. So when I heard that they playing at the Bristol Beacon I knew I'd want to photograph them again. As the date of the gig approached though, my car started running roughly and my confidence on making a successful return car journey to Bristol wasn't high!
But there was no way I was going to miss this gig so I decided to get the train through to Bristol. The journey to Bristol was fine, but let's not talk about the journey home. All I will say is that it took a very long time!
The following morning as I processed the photos and saw what I had captured I forgot about all my travel woes from the previous night. Not only did the photographs make it worth the effort, but also the joy of discovering artists like Baxter Dury for the first time (who was also fantastic to photograph).
It wasn't just the photos that made the journey worth it. Every now and again you discover a new band or artists that you haven't heard before but you connect with. I thought Baxter Dury was excellent and I'll be keeping an eye his tour schedule to see if I get another opportunity to photograph him.
Here's the photos from my Monday night adventure to the Bristol Beacon. Enjoy!
