On Friday 24th November 2025, 2hollis turned the O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester into his own world. Throughout his set he delivered high-energy and chaos, with his EDM-leaning sound that he’s known for.

This was my first time seeing The Last Dinner Party, and after that show I only wish it hadn’t taken me so long. They brought their tour to the Barrowlands after playing a sold-out show at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh the night before.

I was fortunate enough to catch Loyle Carner’s second show out of three at the O2 Academy in Glasgow. I’ve loved his music for years now and it was great to see him live again. 

The Deaf Institute in Manchester got hit with something different on November 4th. Native James; an experimental grime and metal artist. He brought a set like no other. The venue was small, the lights were low, but the energy was unreal. The small, grunge venue created an explosive, but intimate connection between Native James and the crowd. No barriers, no distance, just sweat, bass, and pure adrenaline. His stage presence was undeniable; every movement felt charged, unpredictable, and alive. It's no surprise he's been selected for Download Festival 2025.

I love to learn a bit about the history of the venues I visit while reviewing music acts, and the Roundhouse doesn’t disappoint. Steeped in history, the Roundhouse began life in 1847 as a steam train turntable shed, and later became a gin warehouse. It was reinvented as a live music venue in the 1960s, hosting musical icons like Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd. After a refurbishment in 1999, it now continues to host a wide range of contemporary music performances. With a capacity of 3300, the Roundhouse is a perfect backdrop for young, passionate artists like Dan Whitlam. 

On 22nd October 2025, London’s KOKO was lit up by Dublin-based indie rockers Somebody’s Child for a packed headliner in the city. This gig was part of their back-to-back UK and EU dates on their When Youth Fades Away tour, where the band will stop off in countless cities across Britain, before finishing in Belfast and eventually taking on the rest of Europe.

On October 22nd, the O2 Institute in Birmingham played host to a sensational evening of music, characterised by the hard-hitting sounds of female rock duo Larkin Poe and the captivating support act, Son Alone. The atmosphere was electric, even with the room only half full. This was more than just a concert; it was a celebration of talent, energy, and the sheer power of live music.

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 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 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.