Dylan 'The Rebel Child' Tour

Dylan:

Last night saw Dylan, one of music's hottest talents in recent years, bring her Rebel Child tour to Cambridge Corn Exchange, Dylan's rise to the top of the music industry could not be more deserved, gathering a widespread fanbase that shot into the stratosphere upon the release of 2022's 'The Greatest Thing I'll Never Learn' mixtape. Less than 18 months on from the mixtape's release Dylan stands on stage like a self-assured megastar, but still maintains the humility that has seen her connect so strongly with her fan base.

Her live band of Rosie Botterill (Guitar) and Connor Hopkins (Drums) began the night by playing an extended intro to the tour's title track 'Rebel Child', which increased the already palpable excitement in the room. This meant that by the time Dylan walked on stage looking like a legitimate rockstar, the roof of the Corn Exchange could have blown off. This tour feels like a real coming of age, with Dylan rightly grabbing her position atop the industry. The chemistry between Dylan and her band was as real as any established group I have ever seen, and this paired with an electric crowd meant you only needed one song to tell this would be a special night.

What followed was a blistering (no pun intended) 16-song set that showcased Dylan's early work, most recent singles, and previews from her upcoming album which is set to be released late this year. There were a number of impressive songs throughout the night, but the showing of unreleased Perfect Revenge may have been the best of the lot, showing just how exciting a future Dylan and her music have.

Perhaps the most impressive display of musicality on the night was the impromptu performance of fan favourite 'Overdrive'. The song, which despite being teased on TikTok some three years ago has never been released, was requested during the gig by audience members on the front row. Despite being a completely spontaneous moment, Dylan and her band flawlessly ripped through this song Dylan is a generational talent and there is no better way to realise this than seeing her live

say now:

It is so easy to see a set like this and be carried away, but it really is no exaggeration that say now (formerly known as needanamebro) are fast on their way to taking the crown of the next big girl group. The trio, consisting of Amelia Onuorah, Madeleine Haynes and Ysabelle Salvanera, delivered a stellar set showcasing their unique brand of RnB inspired pop. Their harmonies throughout were mind- blowing. This, paired this with superstar choreography is a recipe for success that will see this group reach the very top.

say now's relatable music often told the story of Women supporting Women', celebrating womanhood and unity that was lapped up by the audience. They have such an authenticity about them, singing songs that feel genuine to them, a feat that is often lost in mainstream music. With their deservedly rapid growing fanbase, It is only a matter of time before say now are headlining huge shows

CATTY:

CATTY's performance saw her take to the stage alone with just a backing track, something that could be quite daunting for a lesser performer, but she commanded the stage like it was second nature. Her stage presence is infectious, highlighted by the excited queue of people waiting to meet her after the concert.

It has been 15 months since CATTY's last release, but this live set proves the moment she is ready to get back into releasing music she will shoot to the stratosphere. Until then her live shows provide more than enough entertainment to make you desperate for more!

CATTY sprang onto the stage with huge amounts of energy, and yet somehow the levels kept increasing as the set went on. Her feel good brand of alt-pop music immediately resonated with the Cambridge audience, getting everyone up on their feet from the get-go.