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.TrendingThe 5 best songs from Drake’s new albums (plural) We listened to all two hours and 40 minutes of Iceman, Habibti and Maid Of Honour, so you don’t have toMusicLife & CultureLauren Scott on life after death, nudes & losing her armMaison Margiela FragrancesEventWhat went down at Maison Margiela’s ‘The Scentsorium Collection’ launchFashionWhy is Americana everywhere right now?Life & CultureIs veganism a privilege? BeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaMusic‘On his Temu era’: The internet reacts to Drake’s three-album drop Life & CultureThere is nothing more romantic than friendshipEscape 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