Watch: 5,000 Spanish rock fans revel in freedom with biggest gig since pandemic

“We were able to evade reality for a while,” said 40-year-old Jose Parejo. 

Revellers enjoy a music concert in Barcelona, Spain (Emilio Morenatti/AP)

White face masks apart, a gig at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain, was a throwback to pre-pandemic times.

A 5,000-strong crowd enjoyed the music of rock band Love Of Lesbian after passing a coronavirus test on the day of the concert, although they did have to don the face masks provided by concert organisers.