Music / NewsMusic / NewsWatch Portishead perform live for the first time in seven yearsThe band performed alongside IDLES as part of War Child’s UK Ukraine benefit concertShareLink copied ✔️May 3, 2022May 3, 2022Text Sofia Mahirova Last night, Portishead made an appearance at the War Child UK benefit gig for Ukraine at O2 Academy in Bristol, performing live for the first time since 2015. The Bristol trio performed five songs – “Mysterons”, “Wandering Star” and “Roads” from 1997’s Dummy, and “Magic Doors” and “The Rip” from 2008’s Third. The band last played at Benicàssim Festival seven years ago. Elsewhere on the bill were local icons IDLES, along with sets by Billy Nomates, Katy J Pearson, Heavy Lungs, Willie J Healy and Wilderman. Watch extracts of Portishead’s set below. .@Portisheadinfo are LIVE right now for the first time since 2015! There's still time to tune in. Donate £5 to watch > https://t.co/0AKyp8FJEu#WarChild@o2academybrispic.twitter.com/Dw9oRN7Hpg— War Child UK (@WarChildUK) May 2, 2022Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingBjörk on nature, new music and working with AI: ‘I’m a digital craftswoman’Between hosting a new exhibition at the National Gallery of Iceland and building her long-awaited 11th studio album, Björk calls in to dispel a misconception about her workMusicFashionRagebait runway cameos are fashion’s most embarrassing trend PumaEventWhat Went Down at Puma x Salehe Bembury launch in LABeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaMusic Swetty is Japan’s modern emo rock starDazed LeagueInside Dazed League, a tribute to soccer in North AmericaReplitLife & CultureJoin Spike Jonze, Reshma Saujani and more at vibeconBeautyThe sexiest flesh-baring Instagram accounts you need to followFashionMarc Jacobs’ vibrant SS27 show had an abundance mindsetEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy