IN FOCUS// Orbital live at Rock City, Nottingham

After captivating audiences at this year’s Coachella festival, the dynamic duo of brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll, known as Orbital, delivered an electrifying performance in Nottingham on April 28th.

The evening was a journey through their iconic albums, Green and Brown, presented in their entirety. Divided into two mesmerizing halves with an intermission, the concert transitioned from the brooding, enigmatic aura of Green to the vibrant energy of Brown. Adorned in their trademark head torch glasses, Phil and Paul illuminated the stage amidst minimalist lighting and mesmerizing graphics that adorned the backdrop. The event served as a nostalgic celebration of the 90’s rave scene and the UK’s electronic music heritage.

As the night reached its zenith, Orbital treated the audience to an encore, featuring tracks not found on their Green or Brown albums, including their legendary Spice Girls remix “Spicy,” along with the infectious beats of their latest track, “Dirty Rat,” featuring Sleaford Mods.

 

It was a dazzling conclusion to a night filled with pulsating rhythms and infectious melodies, leaving the crowd spellbound. Those fortunate enough to be in attendance witnessed Orbital’s sonic mastery firsthand. Experience the magic through the captivating photos captured on this unforgettable evening!

Orbital setlist in Nottingham:
Green:
The Moebius
Speed Freak
Macro Head
Oolaa
Desert Storm
Fahrenheit 303
Steel Cube Idolatry
High Rise
Torpedo Town (PKA Untitled)
Chime
Midnight
Belfast
Brown:
Time Becomes
Planet of the Shapes
Lush 3-1
Lush 3-2
Impact (The Earth Is Burning)
Remind
Walk Now…
Monday
Halcyon + On + On
Input Out
Encore:
Spicy
Dirty Rat
Satan
Where Is It Going?