Bastille
Dan Smith's band, whose chanted hook on 'Pompeii' set the template: brooding synth-pop with stadium-sized choruses and a habit of reworking other people's songs on mixtapes.
Where to see Bastille
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About Bastille
Bastille began in London in 2010 as a solo project for singer and songwriter Dan Smith, taking its name from Bastille Day, his birthday, before growing into a full band. Their debut album Bad Blood reached number one in the UK in 2013, carried by 'Pompeii', and they won the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act the following year.
Later albums including Wild World, Doom Days and Give Me the Future kept the anthemic choruses while leaning on darker lyrical themes and more electronic production. The Other People's Heartache mixtapes, built from covers and mash-ups, produced 'Of the Night', a reworking of two 90s dance hits, and Smith's collaboration with Marshmello on 'Happier' became one of their biggest songs.
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Questions about Bastille
What festivals is Bastille playing in 2027?
Bastille is booked at 3 festivals we cover: Isle of Wight 2027, Pinkpop 2027, Y Not? 2027.
Is Bastille on tour?
Yes. Bastille has 5 shows listed, from Wānaka Summer Concert 2027 on Jan 30, 2027 to Lytham Festival on Jun 30, 2027, plus 3 festivals on the page above.
Is Bastille playing Isle of Wight 2027?
Yes, Bastille is on the Isle of Wight 2027 lineup, June 17–20, 2027 at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight, UK.
Is Bastille playing Pinkpop 2027?
Yes, Bastille is on the Pinkpop 2027 lineup, June 18–20, 2027 at Megaland, Landgraaf, Netherlands. They play Friday, June 18.
Is Bastille playing Y Not? 2027?
Yes, Bastille is on the Y Not? 2027 lineup, July 29 – August 1, 2027 at Pikehall, Derbyshire, UK.
What kind of music does Bastille play?
Bastille plays alternative.
Who is in Bastille?
Bastille is William Farquarson (bass, guitar), Kyle Simmons (keyboards, background vocals), Dan Smith (keyboards, lead vocals) and Chris “Woody” Wood (drums, background vocals).
When did Bastille form?
Bastille formed in London in 2010.
What was Bastille's first album?
Bastille's first album was Bad Blood (2012). The latest is & (2024).