2023 marks the 10th Anniversary of Bastille’s chart-conquering, twice No.1 debut album, ‘Bad Blood’. In celebration of its release the band announces a series of very special ‘Bad Blood X’ one-off shows next summer including a huge open-air headline show next summer as part of the Margate Summer Series.
Taking place on Saturday 1 July 2023, tickets go on general sale next Friday 4 November at 10am via www.margatesummerseries.co.uk.
Since forming in 2010, the South London four-piece formed by frontman Dan Smith, have released some of the biggest and most iconic indie-pop records in recent times. Bastille come armed with a catalogue of anthemic hits including Pompeii, Happier and Run Into Trouble, and acclaimed albums including the seminal debut release ‘Bad Blood’.
Along with a multitude of awards nominations and wins under their belt, including BRIT Awards and NME Awards, Bastille has gone on to sell over 11 million records internationally, headlining arenas, stadiums and festivals around the world along the way. This summer saw Bastille’s latest studio album ‘Give Me The Future’ shoot straight to the top of the Official UK Album Chart as the chart-toppers continue to innovate and evolve as one of the world’s most-exciting, must-see bands.

About Margate Summer Series
The Margate Summer Series brings a massive run of shows to the UK’s coolest seaside destination. With a wide range of artists and genres including Rock, Soul, Electronic, Disco, Drum n Bass and much more – there is something for everybody. Based on the sea-front, Dreamland is the ideal location to host the series with an amazing 5000 capacity outdoor stage alongside wide range of food and drink options. Music lovers will also be able to enjoy the fun on-site theme park rides and many break out spaces.
About Soundcrash
Soundcrash is one of the UK’s freshest and fastest growing promoters of credible music in the genres of electronic, hip hop, jazz, world, soul, funk, afrobeat, bass music and more. Over the course of the the last 10 years they have built a reputation as a tastemaker by bringing highly curated lineups of the worlds greatest music to the London area and the wider UK.