Katy Perry’s ‘Lifetimes Tour’ in Birmingham: A Triumphant Fusion of Music, Story, and Spectacle
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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.

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Chloe Moriondo – Oyster Tour in London
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Chloe Moriondo – Oyster Tour in London

The final night of Chloe Moriondo’s Oyster Tour in London (25/09/25) felt more like a celebration among friends than a standard show. Opening act Yuneki took the stage to a nearly full venue and was met with warm enthusiasm from the crowd, many of whom were already singing along from the front rows. Her set closed with the high-energy “I Love It,” where she encouraged the audience to jump with her.

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WSTR Turn O2 Academy Into a Pop Punk Playground for SKWRD’s 10-Year Anniversary
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WSTR Turn O2 Academy Into a Pop Punk Playground for SKWRD’s 10-Year Anniversary

Sunday night saw WSTR celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their SKWRD EP in the O2 Academy's second room. WSTR delivered an unforgettable performance that perfectly encapsulated what a pop punk show should be. The atmosphere was electric, thanks in part to inflatable rat costumes and a blow up balls, creating a delightful chaos that set the tone for the evening.

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Only The Poets at Oxfords - The Bullingdon
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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.

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Will Smith Headlines Depot Live 2025, Cardiff - Wales
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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.

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Khruangbin’s Headline Show at Gunnersbury Park in London
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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.

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Lil Tecca – The Dopamine Experience (O2 Academy, Birmingham)
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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.

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