Live Reviews

Lauren Mayberry live in London: a thrilling intro to her main character moment

With Madonna and Spice Girls covers thrown in for good measure, the Chvrches frontwoman shines alone as she delivers a short but sharp showcase of her solo era

Gracie Abrams live in London: candid storytelling laced with joy and self-reflection

Hot on the heels of her hit new album ‘Good Riddance’, Abrams returns to the capital for the first of two sold-out shows

PJ Harvey live in Manchester: a show full of pinch-yourself moments

The Dorset-born musician brings hometown hero Johnny Marr along for a magical evening in Manchester. Read the NME review

U2 live in Las Vegas: a dazzling opening night at the $2 billion Sphere

Sphere at the Venetian Resort, September 29: A stunning Vegas residency which will only continue to blossom with each passing night in this city of blinding lights

The National live in London: two nights, no repeats, pure class

The indie darlings “pull a Metallica” and let their catalogue shine

The Town festival review: São Paulo’s staggering, star-studded spectacle

A mega lineup including Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and more could only be upstaged by the festival's eye-boggling production

LE SSERAFIM live in Osaka: a charming, emotional celebration of community

On their first overseas tour, the quintet display incredible levels of charisma and showmanship that can only be compared to that of seasoned acts

TWICE live in Singapore: never a dull moment with K-pop’s finest

Not even a delay could stop the girl group from bringing the Singapore Indoor Stadium to life

Fred Again.. live in London: community and cathartic release

September 5, Alexandra Palace: The super-producer’s hugely ambitious mini residency underlines his ability to forge a connection and offer balm for the soul

Krazy K-pop Super Concert 2023 review: an admirable first attempt

CRAVITY and AB6IX hyped the crowd up for stunning performances by Kwon Eun-bi, IVE and MONSTA X