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In Photos: Gary Numan, O2 Academy

By Caitlin Scott  Wednesday Oct 23, 2019

Gary Numan… a name you’ll be very familiar with and a style like no other. He joined the swathes of old school Bristol fans at the O2 Academy this week, putting on a spectacular light show and his signature thrashing, synthpop sound.

Phil Watson documented the night.

Gary Numan takes to the stage at the O2, photo by Phil Watson

Numan brought a spectacular light show, photo by Phil Watson

Numan and his crowd, photo by Phil Watson

Gary Numan at the O2 Academy Bristol, photo by Phil Watson

Numan played the classic hits, photo by Phil Watson

Numan’s band giving it all they’ve got, photo by Phil Watson

Gary Numan at the O2, photo by Phil Watson

Gary Numan at the O2, photo by Phil Watson

Gary Numan held nothing back in Bristol, photo by Phil Watson

Gary Numan at the O2, photo by Phil Watson

Numan brings the night to a close in an epic finale, photo by Phil Watson

All images by Phil Watson, www.philwatsonphotography.co.uk

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