Florence and the Machine: get to know the band

Band name Florence and Machine Formed London, 2007 Genres Indie, rock, pop, neo-soul

Members Florence Welch – lead vocals, percussion, Isabella Summers – keyboards, backing vocals, Robert Ackroyd – lead guitar, Christopher Lloyd Hayden – drums, percussion, Tom Monger – harp, xylophone, bass guitar, backing vocals, Mark Saunders – bass guitar, percussion, backing vocals, Rusty Bradshaw – rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals

Studio albums (3) Lungs, 2009; Ceremonials, 2011; How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful, 2015 Singles released 17

Profile Florence and the Machine is a British indie-rock band who has made a impact since the release of their third album, How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful. Their hit single Ship to Wreck peaked at Number 1 on America’s Billboard 100 this year.

The band will be playing live at the Du Arena on Yas Island during the Formula 1 weekend. They are due on stage on Saturday, November 28. Tickets are part of the F1 package.