Dance Music Royalty Faithless Celebrate 30 Years With Rare Live Show
The British act will celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the album that gave the world the iconic ‘Insomnia,’ alongside support from electronic, trip-hop group Kosheen and DJ/producer Milly on Air.
The British act will celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the album that gave the world the iconic ‘Insomnia,’ alongside support from electronic, trip-hop group Kosheen and DJ/producer Milly on Air.
Few acts have shaped global electronic music quite like Faithless. Formed in 1995, the band released their debut album ‘Reverence’ in April 1996, featuring the timeless anthem ‘Insomnia,’ a track that has transcended generations, genres and dancefloors worldwide. Three decades on, Faithless’ music continues to resonate as powerfully as ever.
Now, thirty years deep into their storied legacy, Faithless are poised to mark the milestone with a rare live show set against an iconic harborside backdrop. Framed by open skies and waterfront views, the setting mirrors the expansive, cinematic quality that has long defined Faithless’ live presence. Bristol’s Lloyd Amphitheatre’s unique setting is something the fans of Faithless across the UK will want to witness in a one-off setting as the sun sets on Bristol’s stunning waterfront. As part of the Siren Bristol summer series, the show celebrates 30 years since the release of their era-defining debut album in April 1996, the record that introduced the world to ‘Insomnia.’
Taking place on Friday, July 24, the show arrives as the opening chapter in a rare, back-to-back weekend of milestone celebrations. With HOSPITAL30 ON THE HARBOUR the next day on Saturday, July 25, both events mark 30-year anniversaries in the same year for two of the UK’s most influential electronic music institutions.
Faithless returns to the stage following a career that includes 10 UK Top 10 singles, six Top 5 albums (three at number one), and global sales exceeding 20 million albums, alongside streaming figures approaching one billion. Their 2015 release ‘Faithless 2.0’ re-imagined their catalog with contributions from Avicii, Tiësto, Armin van Buuren and Claptone, while 2020’s ‘All Blessed’ was hailed as “a powerful beacon of light in electronica,” reaffirming the band’s enduring relevance and emotional depth.
The venue, Siren Bristol, has quickly established itself as a platform for landmark live moments, with the 2026 series already featuring the return of The Maccabees on Thursday, July 23, which is already more than 80% sold out. Faithless’ anniversary performance further cements the series as a cornerstone of Bristol’s summer calendar, a run of shows defined by scale, setting and cultural significance.
Supporting Faithless on the night will be Bristol-based group Kosheen, who are also celebrating 25 years of their influential label Resist, marking a milestone in their enduring impact on the UK electronic and trip-hop landscape. Established Bristol DJ and producer Milly On Air joins the line-up, marking her debut playing on the Harbourside and bringing a fresh, contemporary energy to this landmark evening.
Faithless’ return in Bristol promises to be a powerful and rare live experience. A celebration of legacy, resilience and shared history, set within a weekend where the city honors 30 years of electronic music past, present and future.
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