The first opener of the evening was Grace Barr, whose commanding stage presence immediately drew everyone’s attention. Although most of the audience has probably never heard of her before, she was undeniably mesmerizing to watch—she felt like somebody who is destined to be on stage. Despite minor technical issues with the mic and instrument volumes, these were resolved really quickly and barely disrupted the performance. Barr isn’t widely known yet, but her performance carried the promise of a bright future and will have me proudly saying “I saw her before she made it big!”
Following Barr’s set, the audience was treated to Siobhan Winifred, who really brought the crowd to life. Delivering an outstanding set of original songs, the highlight was undoubtedly an absolutely stellar cover of Arctic Monkeys’ ‘505’ as well as their original song ‘Don’t Do Well Alone’, in which the singer seamlessly incorporated a snippet of Sam Fender’s ‘Getting Started’. This set left the crowd completely buzzing with anticipation.
The arrival of the Snuts unleashed raucous excitement. With a backdrop of vintage TVs, the stage had a unique visual flair and was all set for a memorable performance. From the very first song, the crowd erupted, jumping and shouting along to the lyrics with uncontainable enthusiasm. The crowd’s energy was truly unmatched and infectious.
Many fans were sporting old merchandise—a definite testament to a loyal fanbase. This, however, isn’t surprising to me at all, given that the band’s live sound is exceptional, taking the energy of their studio recordings and amplifying it into something almost more powerful and vibrant on stage.
The evening’s surprise came about 15 minutes into the set during ‘Fatboy Slim’, when a mosh pit formed just behind us, pushing us straight into the front row. It was a first for me, making for a strange but exhilarating experience.
The Scottish Indie quartet effortlessly delivered fan favourites, newer tracks and older classics. They balanced out their high-energy songs with a short interlude of their more mellow tracks, such as ‘Sing For Your Supper’, which was a welcome addition to the setlist.
Closing with cherished crowd-pleasers ‘Glasgow’ and ‘Gloria’, the band ended the night on a high note.
From Grace Barr’s captivating debut to the delight of Siobhan Winifred and the unmatched energy of The Snuts, this was a concert for the books. Each musician a palpable passion with them, fueling the crowds’ euphoria and leaving us with a desire for more live experiences like this.
