Katy Perry’s ‘Lifetimes Tour’ in Birmingham: A Triumphant Fusion of Music, Story, and Spectacle
After an eight-year hiatus from touring since her Witness World Tour in 2017, Katy Perry made a triumphant return to the stage at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena, performing to a sold-out crowd of over 10,000 fans. This wasn’t just another pop concert — it felt like stepping into a futuristic film that I was lucky enough to be part of.
OneRepublic Deliver High-Energy Performance at Co-op Live Arena, Manchester
OneRepublic brought arena-level energy to Manchester last night, filling the Co-op Live Arena with a set that balanced stadium anthems, polished musicianship, and genuine crowd connection. The night opened in spectacular fashion, as a confetti blast launched the first track and set the pace for a show that never lost momentum.
Lewis Capaldi | at Co-Op Live in Manchester
Lewis Capaldi closed his run in Manchester last night with the second of two sold out shows at Co-op Live, delivering a performance that showed exactly why his music resonates with so many.
Lord Huron at Glasgows O2 Academy
Lord Huron played the O2 Academy Glasgow on Saturday night with support from Pillow Queens. Lord Huron took stage at 9pm sharp showcasing their really cool set.
Only The Poets at Oxfords - The Bullingdon
I finally reached Oxford for a live show — not somewhere I’ve been before, but I’d definitely go back after this. Only The Poets blew the roof off The Bullingdon, a 310-capacity high street venue with plenty of charm and surprisingly punchy acoustics. Doors opened at 19:00, and the band hit the stage at 20:15 sharp. No support acts, no filler — just a focused, high-energy set that gave them full control of the night. This Oxford show was part of their “Going Back to Where It Began” tour, a short but meaningful run through Banbury, Reading, Manchester, Southampton, and Birmingham. It’s a nod to their grassroots origins — revisiting the same venues they played on their first tour, and reaffirming their belief that music should be accessible, intimate, and real.
Will Smith Headlines Depot Live 2025, Cardiff - Wales
The final headline show of Depot Live 2025 in Cardiff was none other than award-winning actor, rapper, and producer Will Smith.
This wasn’t just another stop on his Based On A True Story Tour—it was a celebration of his decades-long career. Will brought positivity, energy, and charisma to one of the coolest live music venues I’ve ever experienced. To see him perform at the historic Cardiff Castle is a night I’ll never forget.
Khruangbin’s Headline Show at Gunnersbury Park in London
Khruangbin’s headline show at Gunnersbury Park felt like an ideal way to spend a summer night in London. The Houston trio, whose name comes from the Thai word for “airplane,” brought their signature mix of laid-back grooves and global influences to West London, and the crowd was more than ready to float along.
Lil Tecca – The Dopamine Experience (O2 Academy, Birmingham)
I’m not exaggerating when I say this was the sweatiest gig I’ve ever attended in my life. I’ve never felt the urge to take my t-shirt off at a concert before, but the heat and humidity were so intense that I had to do it just to try and cool down — and most of the crowd did the same. When I arrived at 07:45 (doors opened at 07:00), the queue was still snaking up the hill and around the corner outside Birmingham’s O2 Academy. This was the final UK date of Lil Tecca’s Dopamine Experience, and fans absolutely embraced every moment of his performance.
Shed Seven’s Triumphant Night in Leeds
There’s something about a summer evening gig in the open air of Millennium Square that feels like coming home, especially with it being the hottest day of the year so far! A crowd thick with 90’s gritty nostalgia, pints raised, and band tees worn like uniforms of loyalty - this was the scene in Leeds at Shed Seven took to the stage for what can only be described as a triumphant homecoming, of sorts.
The Teskey Brothers Bring a Soulful Night to Halifax Piece Hall
Sunday was a perfectly warm July evening as The Teskey Brothers delivered a performance at Halifax’s historic Piece Hall that was equal parts raw soul, musical precision, and heartfelt connection. With the 18th-century courtyard bathed in golden hour light and a crowd ready to feel the love, the Australian band proved once again why they’re one of the most compelling live acts in modern soul and blues.