Mika kicks off Bristol Sounds concert series

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Mika opened the five-day long event to a sold-out crowd of thousands

Thousands of eager music fans packed Bristol's Amphitheatre beside the harbour on Wednesday for the first concert in this year's Bristol Sounds series.

The five-day long event will culminate on Sunday night with Self Esteem.

Other acts playing this year include Jacob Collier, James, Goldie Looking Chain, Levellers, Black Grape and a Beautiful Day Out.

Some of these have already sold out after strong demand from fans.

Mika was joined on Wednesday evening by support act Calum Scott.

The Bristol Sounds concert series returned to the city last year after a two-year break caused by the Covid pandemic.

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Calum Scott warmed up the sold-out crowd on Wednesday evening

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Bristol's industrial heritage provides the backdrop to the concert series

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At one point Mika dived into the crowd of delighted fans

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Those at the front were treated to a colourful spectacle by Mika

The concerts continue this week with Jacob Collier headlining on Thursday, James on Friday, The Levellers on Saturday and Self Esteem on Sunday.

Bristol Sounds has become a feature of the city's summer calendar in recent years.

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Mika's performance kicked off a week of concerts on Bristol's harbourside

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