The Last Dinner Party // 02 Academy // 10.10.24

Opening act KAETO glides around the stage, performing feel-good, dynamic electro-pop dance beats in an effortless fashion, layering vocals and instruments. Standout track “U R MINE” carries a simple message yet enchants the audience with lyrics made to be screamed from the rooftops. The lead singer switches in and out of vocal ranges throughout the set, creating a captivating performance full of tension, love, and light-heartedness. The track “CARRY YOU” highlights the band’s brilliance and imaginative approach, packed with a diverse range of musical inspirations, from shoegaze to alt-pop. KAETO know how to put on a show, and the confidence radiates from every band member, making for a truly sweet start to a wondrous night of music.

Ethereal Scottish rockers LUCIA AND THE BEST BOYS owned the stage in black leather splendour, performing an intoxicating selection of tracks from their latest album, BURNING CASTLES, as well as songs from their discography. The attention-grabbing “WHEN YOU DRESS UP” was performed as the opener, immediately showcasing Lucia’s flawless vocals and encapsulating everything the band represents, with 70s and 80s-inspired magnificence. “SO SWEET I COULD DIE” was a standout track, with a beautifully written hook and melody—qualities the band continues to master in their music time and time again.

Majestic London-based rock band THE LAST DINNER PARTY opened with the heavy, dramatic track “BURN ALIVE” from their latest album release, PRELUDE TO ECSTASY. The band enthralled the audience with clear, concise lyricism, dressed in angel wings and ballgowns as they twirled and danced while playing their instruments in perfect harmony. Their cheerfulness and exuberance stuck with the audience throughout the night. The set paused for a moment of philanthropy as the band gave a shout-out to BANQUET, a food bank charity they partnered with for this tour, thanking fans for the funds raised on the UK tour so far. The track “BIG DOG” electrified the room with raw, powerful emotion and rock guitar licks, a strong contender for the night’s highlight. As the keys came into play for the final song, “NOTHING MATTERS,” lead singer Abigail Morris proclaimed, “And just remember, nothing matters.”