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Portishead to play last-minute Cardiff gig
Portishead have announced a surprise show at the Cardiff University Students’ Union on Thursday.
Founding member Geoff Barrow broke the news on Twitter last night, dropping a series of hints before confirming the group’s plans to play across the bridge.
The gig has been announced as a warm-up performance to their headline slot at Latitude fesitval this weekend.
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Barrow also surprised fans by offering guest tickets for the show to those living furthest away from the gig.
He tweeted: “Got a small amount of my guest tickets to give away for our Portishead club gig in Cardiff on Thursday night.”
got a small amount of my guest tickets to give away for our Portishead club gig in Cardiff on Thursday night I work out tomorrow
— Geoff Barrow (@jetfury) July 13, 2015
He added: “Actually… tell me where you coming from to see us and the further away you are I will sort your ticket!! @Portisheadinfo”
Tickets for Thursday’s performance have already sold out online at Bristol Ticket Shop, but more are available from the store.