Elevated Bliss: Bonobo, Live in London

Having performed at the lofty venue back in 2014 when touring The North Borders, much of this evening's performacnce is devoted to 2017's Migration; opening on its majestic namesake before bleeding into the rhythmic bliss of '7th Sevens'. By now the supremely talented British singer and long-time collaborator Szjerdene is a de facto member of Bonobo’s live set-up, and her place on the stage is rightfully at the forefront for the likes of 'Towers' and 'Stay The Same'.

The stand-alone performances are Green and Co.’s only live headline UK shows of 2018, and though the size of the event and atmosphere amongst the 10,000 strong crowd feels like that of a festival, there is a clear gravitas present with Green and his collaborators onstage. "This might be the best yet", he half-jokes.

A whole host of guests bless the stage with Green and his band throughout the evening, including Grammy-nominated Moroccan natives Innov Gnawa for 'Bambro Koyo Ganda', and fellow Ninja Tune signing Jordan Rakei impressively taking on the mantle of Nick Murphy’s cameo on 'No Reason'. However, it is the backing of a fifteen-strong orchestra that truly adds grandeur to the life and work of Green’s fifteen years as Bonobo. This is particularly compelling for closer 'Figures', a sweeping and cinematic lullaby that gently leads the confetti covered crowds back down to earth.