Faithless Mix Nostalgia with Future-Facing Innovation at The Piece Hall in Halifax [Photos]

The Piece Hall, often compared to an Italian Piazza, became a full-scale dance arena more reminiscent of Ibiza or Creamfields as Faithless took the stage. The historic setting was transformed into a powerhouse of sound and light, with every beat reverberating through the open air.

The loss of Maxi Jazz in 2022 is still raw, but a Faithless show in 2025 is part nostalgic, with the massive crowd-pleasers getting everyone dancing – and part future-facing with the new voices of Nathan Bell and Amelia Fox showing where they’re headed as a band.

Bell and Fox stepped confidently into the spotlight, Fox in particular delivering standout vocals. Her dynamic range brought new life to “Synthesizer” and added edge to a sharp cover of Felix’s “Don’t You Want Me.”

Maxi’s presence and legacy were fully felt throughout the night as his vocals delivered the biggies like “Insomnia” and “God is a DJ” as he appeared on the giant screen behind long-time partner Sister Bliss.

With a massive sound, akin to a shuttle launch at times, and the seamless setlist hitting with wave after wave of intensity and pulsating rhythms, the mix of OG ravers and their younger counterparts danced the night away with pure abandon. “Insomnia” appeared early in the set, but it was “God is a DJ” and “We Come 1” at the end that made this such a memorable show.

A lot of what came in between was enjoyable, but not as compelling as those three songs in particular – although a drum and bass version of Dido’s “Thank You” was a perfect end to their 80-minute set, and a highlight of it.

Faithless remain a vital, commanding presence. Their shows continue to bridge generations, combining history with innovation, energy with emotion. Even without Maxi on stage, the pulse of the band is undiminished, proving that Faithless are still one of dance music’s most electrifying forces.

Faithless @ The Piece Hall (Halifax, UK) on August 22nd, 2025

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