Yungblud has witnessed somewhat of a meteoric rise in recent times. In a short period, the Doncaster-born artist has traversed the many venues that Tyneside has to offer. From the former O2 Academy through to his recent album launch at the Boiler Shop. This time he finds himself in Newcastle's largest concert venue, the Utilita Arena.
With a dynamic production that sprawled the arena floor, the British star looked perfectly at home in this huge, cavernous environment. And not only does his stage show fit the arena setting, but similarly, so do his alternative rock anthems.
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The room was at a fever pitch as the artist's cinematic intro video rolled at the top of the show. Atmospheric scenes of pouring rain resulted in a sea of cell phones illuminating the room as fans waited with bated breath for the first glimpse of the headliner.
Yungblud took to the stage in a black and white striped top, pink socks, black shorts, a black jacket, and shades. The rather fashionable artist looked the epitome of cool.
The star opened the show with 21st Century Liability as pyrotechnics blazed. Yungblud frantically paced from one side of the stage to the other.
Throughout his nineteen-song setlist, Yungblud had the Newcastle audience captivated from the off. Fans sang wholeheartedly at the tops of their voices during favourites such as Fleabag and Strawberry Lipstick.
Despite the size of the venue, Yungblud made the show feel intimate. Venturing onto the arena floor, the artist made his way onto a B stage, which resembled a bathroom area. Performing from the centre of the room for a while, Yungblud delivered songs such as Die For The Hype and Doctor Doctor.
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Fans in the front row were given the opportunity to pick a song for the artist to sing. Having been offered the choice of two tracks, a decision was made to perform Psychotic Kids. Subsequently, one fan took home a prized souvenir when Yungblud gifted them his beanie hat.
Although Yungblud may have reached arena status, he paused to recollect performing upstairs at the O2 Academy several years prior.
Grasping his guitar, the performer showcased his poetic lyricism during a wonderful airing of Mars before slowing things down momentarily during an emotive rendition of Sweet Heroine.
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A cover of I Think I’m Okay by Machine Gun Kelly was a highlight during the latter stages of the set. The concert concluded with Loner.
Music aside, Yungblud’s messaging was equally as important. It was a concert that embraced the spirit of friendship and unity.
Yunglud performed with passion and intensity during Tuesday evening’s show. There was as much fire in his performance as the pyrotechnics featured.
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