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Bristol Sounds concerts continue with James and Jacob Collier

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Ania Shrimpton James singer Tim Booth stands on the fence holding hands with audience membersAnia Shrimpton
James frontman Tim Booth got up close and personal with the audience more than once

Thousands of music fans have enjoyed two more nights of live music as a summer concert series continues.

About 5,000 fans a night packed into the Lloyds Amphitheatre on Bristol's harbourside for the Bristol Sounds concerts on Thursday and Friday.

Jacob Collier headlined on Thursday before indie rock band James played to a sold-out arena on Friday.

The series, which began with Mika on Wednesday, continues into the weekend.

Ania Shrimpton Crowd packed in front of the Bristol Sounds stage with harbour cranes in the backgroundAnia Shrimpton
The concerts take place against the backdrop of Bristol's Floating Harbour
Ania Shrimpton James frontman Tim Booth dancing on stageAnia Shrimpton
Fans were treated to some of James' biggest hits including Laid, Sound and Sit Down

The Levellers will be headlining an all-day event featuring Black Grape and Goldie Lookin Chain on Saturday with Self Esteem closing the week of live music on Sunday night.

Ania Shrimpton A night shot of the crowd at the James concert illuminated by stage lightsAnia Shrimpton
The James concert was a sell out
Ania Shrimpton Tim Booth and fellow James band members on stage at Bristol SoundsAnia Shrimpton
The James concert was the third night in a row the Harbourside had echoed to live music
Ania Shrimpton Jacob Collier standing on stage saluting the crowdAnia Shrimpton
Jacob Collier headlined on Thursday night
Ania Shrimpton Jacob Collier and his musicians with thousands of fans in the backgroundAnia Shrimpton
The concerts have become a popular part of Bristol's summer
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