Set It Off in Birmingham - One of The Loudest and Most Electrifying Shows of 2025 So Far
The energy in the o2 Institute’s main room built steadily throughout the night, with Call Me Amour warming up the crowd before Point North truly lighting the match for the night. Set It Off frontman, Cody Carson, even joined Point North on stage for a song, giving the audience a thrilling preview of what was to come. By the time Set It Off took the stage, the anticipation was at a fever pitch, and their dramatic entrance – featuring a countdown and an extended intro to Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing – set the tone for a lively and chaotic evening to say the least.
Myles Smith At The O2 Academy in Bristol
On the wet and windy evening of Sunday 23rd February, British singer-songwriter Myles Smith played to a sold out O2 Academy in Bristol. The treacherous weather however, did not stop his hardcore fans from attending the gig and lining the streets in the pouring rain.
Biig Piig Brings A Party To One Of Leeds’ Oldest Social Clubs
Biig Piig, aka Jessica Smyth, has released her long-awaited debut album 11:11 and celebrates the event with a series of shows across the UK with The Brudenell Social Club playing host to one of them. One word can be used to describe the night. Electric.
James Bay at the O2 Academy in Glasgow
James Bay put on a fantastic show at Glasgow’s O2 Academy as he performed to a packed crowd with a full band. He took the stage right on time at 9 PM and delivered a set full of fan favourites and new material.
Shed Seven Ends Scottish Leg of Tour in Style At The O2 Academy in Edinburgh
Yorkshire legends Shed Seven lit up the O2 Academy Edinburgh on Saturday night, closing out the Scottish leg of their 30th Anniversary tour in style. With support from fellow Yorkshiremen The Sherlocks, the evening was a vibrant showcase of northern English talent in the heart of the Scottish capital.
Icelandic Rockers ‘KALEO’ Sold Out Show at Glasgow’s O2 Academy
Icelandic rockers KALEO took to the stage at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 18th November, delivering a powerhouse performance to a sold-out crowd. From the first chord, the band’s signature blend of blues, rock, and folk kept the buzzing audience spellbound.
Miles Kane - ‘One Man Band’ Tour
Miles Kane lit up Glasgow’s iconic King Tut’s on Sunday night with an electric performance, on his “One Man Band” Tour. This gig marked his final Scottish date, following stops in Edinburgh and Aberdeen before heading South, and it was clear from the start that Kane had saved something special for the famous Glasgow crowd.
Sam Tompkins Brought his “hi, my name is insecure tour.” to SWX, Bristol
On the gloomy autumnal night of 6th November, Sam Tompkins graced Bristol’s SWX with an aura of blessed light, illuminating his audience’s hearts with his heavenly vocals and healing lyricism. Named after his phenomenal debut album, the Brightonian artist’s “hi, my name is insecure tour.” is sizably and vocally his greatest yet, beginning in Manchester, embarking across Europe and eventually culminating in Paris in December. With support from the remarkable Kerr Mercer and the magnificent Martin Luke Brown, Sam’s Bristol show was a stunning celebration of positive masculinity, as the trio of male artists respectively showcased their emotionally rich artistry.
Ice Spice: “Y2K Tour” at Birmingham’s O2 Institute
After briefly postponing the date and switching venues, Ice Spice brought her energetic energy and catchy hits to Birmingham’s O2 Institute on 5th November for the final show on the UK leg of her “Y2K World Tour”. The concert was originally supposed to take place nearby at the O2 Academy but, due to the rapper having to change plans and attend a Fortnite event in her hometown of New York City, the venue was altered. The venue change was not an issue for me personally, as I always appreciate how much character the venue possesses and how grand the interior feels, and the alteration meant I could experience the main room of the O2 Institute after first attending an intimate gig in the venue’s ground floor room earlier this year.
Lindsey Stirling Meets The Royal Albert Hall
There are artists you like, there are artists you love, and then there are those artists who are so intrinsically woven into the fabric of your day-to-day life that you feel a personal sense of gratitude toward them. For more than ten years, Lindsey Stirling has unknowingly ridden life’s rollercoaster with me. She has been my go-to artist when I’ve felt unbridled joy, desperate sorrow, crippling anxiety, or total serenity.