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The Weeknd live in London review: A face-melting and dazzling spectacle
Arriving in London during sweltering conditions, Abel Tesfaye proves to be a dazzling showman.
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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds live in Brighton: Rock’s wild god triumphs at huge homecoming
Nick Cave returns to his adoptive hometown, bringing along Kylie Minogue, to deliver a joyful sermon with a mammoth career-spanning set
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The Cribs live in London: Indie royalty offer up a glorious celebration in epic surroundings
On a sweltering evening in London, The Cribs prove right at home in the picturesque setting of Somerset House
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Bruno Mars live in London review: Classic showman brings old school glamour to Wembley
On the first of his six nights at Wembley Stadium, Bruno Mars proves why his timeless showmanship is still attracting the biggest crowds.
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David Byrne live in Halifax: a life-affirming tonic
Talking Heads classics and exuberant solo material make this a night filled with desperately needed optimism, in the stunning surroundings of the Piece Hall
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Iron Maiden live at Knebworth review: Heavy metal icons raise the bar yet again
Eddie and the gang close out the European leg of the Run For Your Lives tour with a historic festival experience at Knebworth.
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Mad Cool Festival 2026: One of the summer’s best line-ups makes for a sweltering celebration
Feliz Cumpleaños! For their tenth birthday, the Madrid festival throws a party to remember...
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Bring Me The Horizon live in Manchester review: A brutal and brilliant celebration of their roots
In 2006 Bring Me The Horizon moved the needle with their ear splitting debut studio album. Twenty years on, their anniversary show at Manchester's BEC arena was one for the ages.
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My Chemical Romance live in London review: ‘The Black Parade’ brings Wembley to its knees
Almost twenty years after The Black Parade first marched into our hearts, My Chemical Romance prove that they aren’t just on a 2006 nostalgia trip, they’re still firmly one rock’s most ambitious players in 2026.
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BTS live in London review: K-Pop giants return for dazzling stadium spectacle
After seven years away from London, BTS return with a spectacular show which proves to be more than worth the wait.
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Harry Styles live in London review: Stadium euphoria from a popstar who can do it all
On the first night of a record-breaking run at Wembley Stadium, Harry Styles proves why he's able to conquer the biggest stages of all.
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Sienna Spiro live in London: Prodigious singer stuns on home turf
At her North London homecoming, Sienna Spiro proves to be a star worth waiting for...
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Rosalía live in London: religious ceremony meets techno rave
The outrageously talented singer’s ‘LUX’ tour cuts through intense emotions with disarming humour and levity – it’s a complete triumph
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Olivia Dean live in Glasgow: Britain’s newest superstar puts on a joyous show
On the first night of her global arena tour, Olivia Dean puts on a show worthy of Britain's newest superstar.
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Geese live in London: the most electrifying band on the planet
The New Yorkers justify the hype and then some at a show that truly feels like an ‘I was there’ moment
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Gorillaz live in Birmingham: A glorious career-spanning celebration
With special guests and a setlist that flits between the old and the new, Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's gang of unruly primates are on fine form.
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Danny Brown live in Manchester: a night of hope and healing from one of rap’s great innovators
Danny Brown once again shows why he’s one of the most respected voices in the game as he enters a daring and hopeful new era.
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Lily Allen live in London: West End girl’s Palladium debut is smart and emotional
Lily Allen's date at the Palladium is a smart and emotional means of bringing 2025's most caustic album to life.
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Harry Styles live in Manchester: An almighty dance party
Kicking off a new era in Manchester, Harry Styles proves why he's one of modern pop's most exciting and entertaining forces.
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RAYE live in London: A stunning arena odyssey
A powerful and joyous show from one of Britain's best pop stars...