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Gorillaz free show at the O2 Arena in London for NHS workers
Music | Gigs | Live concerts | The O2 | London | UK
12.08.2021
British "virtual" band Gorillaz, headed by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, played live on 10th August for the first time at London's O2 Arena in three years. The band returned to the stage with a free concert in honour of NHS workers for their commitment to fighting the pandemic.Gorillaz transformed the dormant 20,000 capacity venue, which has finally re-opened its doors after more than 500 days, into a celebration of connectivity and communion. Last month, the majority of limitations on major events in England were lifted, making the performance viable. Only those with a negative COVID-19 test result were allowed inside the stadium.
The band performed a setlist for the audience, which featured songs from seven albums recorded throughout the course of the project's twenty-year history. A great ensemble of collaborators, including legends in The Cure’s Robert Smith and Joy Division’s Peter Hook, who joined the band on stage.
“You’ve only come back stronger”, Damon Albarn told the crowd at London’s The O2, emphasising their desire to get together and celebrate.
The come back of Gorillaz is mostly a joyful return to big shows and the power of live music.
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