Neck Deep in Birmingham
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Neck Deep in Birmingham

As part of their “Life’s Not Out To Get You” 10-Year Anniversary Tour, Neck Deep took over the O2 Institute in Birmingham and they brought pop punk insanity with them. Kicking off the evening was Anxious, a spirited band hailing from Connecticut. Their set was a mix of passion and raw energy, captivating most of the audience despite a few rough patches. You could see the confidence building as they played, and their enthusiasm was infectious. This was the start of 3 absolute whirlwinds on stage.

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Mumford and Sons: Live at OVO Hydro
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Mumford and Sons: Live at OVO Hydro

The stage setup was one of my favourite parts of the performance. A massive, layered circular light structure hung above the stage, displaying stars, flowers, and hearts that lit up beautifully throughout the set. Rows of fairy lights stretched the length of the Hydro, adding even more atmosphere.

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Forever and Ever. Sunday (1994) Close Their Tour in a Haze of Light
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Forever and Ever. Sunday (1994) Close Their Tour in a Haze of Light

Sunday (1994) played their biggest headline show to date at EartH Theatre in Hackney on 20th November 2025. The venue felt tailor-made for them, its soft, vintage theatre setup matching the band’s hazy, romantic aesthetic. The tour has centred on their new EP, “Devotion”, threaded together with fan favourites, and the crowd, spanning generations, showed up ready for a communal singalong.

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Mac DeMarco at Aviva Studios In Manchester
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Mac DeMarco at Aviva Studios In Manchester

Mac DeMarco at Aviva Studios has to be one of, if not my favourite gig I’ve photographed. With Mac being my favourite artist for the last 7-8 years, I knew it was going to be a great night. I’d previously seen Mac twice before, once in Paris and more recently in Berlin; yet I was still buzzing for this show in Manchester even though I have seen him perform before. 

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Native James at The Deaf Institute
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Native James at The Deaf Institute

The Deaf Institute in Manchester got hit with something different on November 4th. Native James; an experimental grime and metal artist. He brought a set like no other. The venue was small, the lights were low, but the energy was unreal. The small, grunge venue created an explosive, but intimate connection between Native James and the crowd. No barriers, no distance, just sweat, bass, and pure adrenaline. His stage presence was undeniable; every movement felt charged, unpredictable, and alive. It's no surprise he's been selected for Download Festival 2025.

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