Chase & Status at The O2 Arena In London
Chase & Status returned to London in seismic style, selling out the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena and delivering a show that felt as much like a celebration as it did a concert. The duo, Saul Milton (Chase) and Will Kennard (Status), have long been known for blurring the lines between genres and generations, but this show felt particularly triumphant. Following their 2024 Brit Award win for "Producer of the Year" and a historic chart run with four singles in the UK Top 40, their performance confirmed their place at the top of the UK’s electronic scene.
Twenty One Pilots ‘The Clancy World Tour’ in Birmingham, UK
On 06th May, multi genre-bending duo Twenty One Pilots brought their ‘The Clancy World Tour’ to the newly re-named venue BP Pulse Live in Birmingham (formally known as Resorts World Arena).
Dedicated fans had arrived on site and started queuing around midnight on the day of the show, eighteen hours or more before the doors to the venue actually opened. This was the first tour they had performed in England in around six years and I hadn’t seen an arena show in Birmingham as full to the brim as I did in Brum that night, ever. Barely any seats or standing arena remained visually empty. They also performed one of the longest sets I’d been present at, with a 2 hour and 15 minute performance.
The Pogues at Barrowlands in Glasgow
With the first of two nights at the Barrowlands, the venue was already heaving before The Pogues even hit the stage. The buzz was real.
JAWS’ Final Show On Their Farewell Tour
JAWS delivered a charged and emotional performance at Birmingham’s O2 Institute for the final night of their farewell tour run. While the room wasn’t quite sold out, the energy more than made up for it—pints were flying from the very start, and the standing crowd threw themselves into every track, feeding off the band’s tight, no-nonsense delivery. The lighting design elevated each song, creating a visually stunning backdrop that matched the weight of the occasion.
Central Cee Opens Up The UK Leg of The Can’t Rush Greatness Tour In Birmingham
On April 18th 2025, UK drill/rap artist Central Cee played the first show in the UK on his ‘Can’t Rush Greatness’ world tour at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena.
Taking to the stage earlier than most artists, Central Cee began his set around 8:30 p.m., performing a setlist of roughly 30 songs over the course of about an hour and a half. In the past, I’ve often been let down by rappers’ live energy—but this was far from the case with Central Cee. He sounded just like he does on record, frequently engaged with the crowd, and delivered a high-energy, well-rounded performance that kept fans excited from start to finish.
Mouth Culture’s Wolverhampton show at KK’s Steel Mill
Mouth Culture’s Wolverhampton show at KK’s Steel Mill was a testament to their growing presence in the scene, proving exactly why they’ve been making SO many waves. With support from Kez and Mirrortalk setting the tone for the night, the dedicated crowd were more than ready for Jack Voss & co.
Bilmuri In Birmingham With Support From South Arcade
It may have been a Thursday night but Bilmuri’s Birmingham show quickly proved to this brummy bunch why this whole tour was filled with sold out shows. South Arcade primed the nearly 3,000 strong audience, getting everyone in the room ready for the main event.
20th Anniversary of ‘The Documentary’ Tour
Compton-born rapper The Game brought his 20th Anniversary tour celebrating the music on his debut album The Documentary to Birmingham’s O2 Academy on 17th March.
Limp Bizkit Kick Off UK/EU Tour in Glasgow with High-Energy Mayhem
Limp Bizkit stormed into Glasgow to launch the UK/EU leg of their Loserville Tour, delivering a set packed with fan-favorite anthems and pure nu-metal chaos. Taking the stage at 9:45, Fred Durst and company wasted no time in igniting the crowd, opening with the explosive “Break Stuff”—a track that immediately sent the sold-out, jumping OVO Hydro into a frenzy. Following up with “Hot Dog” and “Take a Look Around”, the band locked into their signature mix of aggression and groove, with Wes Borland’s crushing riffs and John Otto’s thunderous drumming shaking the venue to its core.
State Champs' European Winter Tour At The O2 Institute In Birmingham
The penultimate night of State Champs' European Winter tour at Birmingham’s O2 Institute was nothing short of electric, with Broadside and The Home Team setting the stage for an unforgettable evening.
Kicking things off, Broadside delivered a seamless 30-minute set that felt over in an instant, with Ollie Baxxter’s undeniable stage presence keeping every eye locked on him. His quick wit and down-to-earth personality made for effortless crowd engagement, while his soaring vocals proved once again why Broadside is always a pleasure to watch live. Their set was the perfect appetiser for what was to come, leaving the crowd hyped and ready for more.