In pictures: Kaiser Chiefs close city summer music festival

1 July 2024

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The Kaiser Chiefs closed the event in Guildhall Square on Sunday
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Thousands of fans filled the square for the Kaiser Chiefs
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South London rapper, Loyle Carner performed to crowds over the weekend
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The Summer Sessions are expected to return to the city in 2025
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There was a packed schedule of performers over the course of four days
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French musical duo, Air, performed on Thursday
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Air transformed the stage with a light display for their performance
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Friedberg made an appearance during the event
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Thousands packed the square for British alt-rock band, Placebo
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Fans revelled in the warm weather for the Placebo set
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Placebo singer, Brian Molko, took to the stage as part of the Southampton Summer Sessions
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Murder on the Dancefloor singer, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, made an appearance during the event
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Ska and pop band, Madness, performed to the crowds
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Sir Tom Jones also performed during the Summer Sessions stage in June
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Nile Rodgers, American singer-songwriter and co-founder of band Chic, performed to the masses

A four-day event bringing music to Southampton has come to a close.

The Summer Sessions event ran throughout June until Sunday, with a jam-packed schedule of performers.

Acts including the Kaiser Chiefs, Loyle Carner, French band Air and Sophie Ellis-Bextor were in the line-up.

Singer Paloma Faith had been due to perform on the Friday, but announced on the day she had to cancel due to exhaustion.

Summer Sessions organisers have confirmed on their website they hope to return to the city in 2025.

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