With Christmas approaching, it can be hard to set time aside to relax and do something you enjoy, you’re a million times busier and the days feel oddly short. Setting time aside in an evening to do something you enjoy can make all the difference and venturing out into the cold for a night of intimate sets with fantastic up and coming bands was definitely one way of doing this!
The night was kickstarted with a lively performance from Hurray For Tuesday. Initially they were slightly more reserved than expected, however they soon settled into the set and really came in to their own!
Frontwoman Abby’s insane vocals particularly stood out during this set, every note was met perfectly and alongside the incredible musicality, made for a fantastically executed performance.
With absolute bangers like ‘Couldn’t Fit in the Tunnel’ and ‘Edinburgh’, the crowd could barely keep still, calling them passionate supporters would be an understatement! The talent of these musicians combined with the love from the crowd is surely a recipe for success. Keep your eye on Hurray For Tuesday.
Following this up was the band LYERR who easily found comfort on the stage, laughing and working as a group from the soundcheck to the end of the set.
The style, rhythm and attitude the band created through their music leaves no wonder at why they were crowned by Virgin records as ‘Manchester’s best new band’.
The indie rock group performed some soon to be released singles such as ‘Belladonna’ and the already well-known ‘Fun to Lie’.
Lead Vocalist, Ryan Johnson, carried all melodies effortlessly and the accompaniment of the drums, bass and guitar brought the whole set to life in a way you usually only experience at bigger venues.
Then, The Luka State began. No introduction needed and straight to the point as more people began to come in to listen. The lead vocalist, Conrad Ellis, was quick to crack a joke about him having the ‘lurgi’ and keep the audience entertained between songs and brief breaks.
There wasn’t a single band member who didn’t give it their all, playing with so much enthusiasm that you became lost in the music and performance. The band performed with such ease and capability that it would seem unnatural for them not to be on stage.
It is easy to see them playing to a mass audience as the energy levels and quality of both musical ability and engagement was unreal.
All bands performed so well and really made the night more than worth it. The smaller venue kept it warm despite the typically British weather outside as both supporting and leading acts really set the bar high for any other upcoming bands.