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Wu-Tang Clan at the O2
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Wu-Tang Clan review: Reaffirming their place in modern music history

Their ambitious farewell tour Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber lands in London for a suitably wide-ranging show

19 Mar 2026
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Mitski at All Points East review: theatrical and bewitching

This was proof that Mitski can play massive shows to thousands of people without sacrificing the artsy intimacy that has always set her apart

19 Aug 2024
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Raleigh Ritchie at Outernet: glorious feel-good chaos

Despite it being his first gig in five years, Jacob Anderson’s future is looking bright

31 Jul 2024
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Megan Thee Stallion at The O2: a playful flex from an all-time great

The San Antonio rapper closed out her epic, Hot Girl Summer world tour in effortless style

18 Jul 2024
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Arlo Parks live at Regents Park Open Air Theatre: real emotive bite

Not even treacherous rain could dampen this very special (and slightly soggy) gig from the west London indie star

16 Jul 2024
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AC/DC live at Wembley Stadium review: a thundering rock ‘n’ roll epic

Extravagant, silly, and crammed with squalling guitar solos, the rockers staged a spectacular fit for a stadium

4 Jul 2024
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Cyndi Lauper at the Royal Albert Hall: a righteous force of nature

The pop queen’s first London gig in eight years gave her a chance to flex her muscles before she plays Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage

27 Jun 2024
Foo Fighters Perform at London Stadium
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Foo Fighters at London Stadium: still the kings of stadium rock

The veterans of urgent rock moved from rowdiness to tenderness in this pummelling 150 minute show

21 Jun 2024
Liam Gallagher Performs At The O2 Arena
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Liam Gallagher at the O2: a celebration of Oasis’ enduring power

Leaning into the warmth of the occasion, Gallagher even put aside a decade of squabbling and dedicated a song to his brother Noel, ‘one of the greatest songwriters ever’

7 Jun 2024
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Take That at the O2: still at the top of their game

Howard Donald, Mark Owen and Gary Barlow ruled the stage: it was impossible not to get caught up in their joyful world

26 Apr 2024
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Tate McRae at the Eventim Apollo: a pure pop spectacular

This show made clear that a new pop megastar has well and truly arrived

23 Apr 2024
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Ghetts at HERE Outernet: Tenderness and ambition from grime pioneer

Ghetts’ most recent album On Purpose, With Purpose may mark a career high but the east London MC is clearly striving for even greater things

27 Mar 2024
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Inhaler at Kentish Town Forum: grit, glamour and gleeful chaos

Though it's likely they'll never completely escape the shadow of U2, the Dublin band are forging their own legacy

1 Nov 2023
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The Pretenders at the Electric Ballroom: as raw and raucous as ever

Chrissie Hynde et al are having a ball playing a run of sweaty club shows

20 Oct 2023
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TWICE at the O2 Arena: the K-Pop superstars are coming into their own

Their first ever European show was a mix of polished pop perfection and amiable chaos that allowed the band to shine

8 Sept 2023
2022 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 2 - Day 2
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Finneas live at Electric Ballroom: a step out of his sister’s shadow

‘Technically I’m on tour with my sister but I had some time to kill,’ the eight-time Grammy winner said at his debut UK show

31 Aug 2023
Billie Eilish Performs at Camden Electric Ballroom
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Billie Eilish at Electric Ballroom review: glorious chaos

It didn’t take long for Eilish to find her groove in this last-minute headline show

30 Aug 2023
Wizkid Performs At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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Wizkid at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: a gig that flirted with greatness

With festivities ending abruptly, it felt like Wizkid had more to give

31 Jul 2023
American Express presents BST Hyde Park, Day 10, London, UK - 09 Jul 2023
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Lana Del Rey at BST Hyde Park: a slick, smouldering affair

Dusting herself off after Glasto-gate, Lana’s London headline show was an overdue victory lap

10 Jul 2023
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Four Tet at Alexandra Palace review: an immersive slow-burner

Kieran Hebden staged a giddy experiment in an illuminated wonderland

24 May 2023