Mimi Webb performed last night at the iconic O2 Academy in Leeds to showcase her debut album, Amelia.
It’s safe to say Mimi Webb’s climb to success has been impressive and she is fast becoming a big name in British music. Her catchy pop songs became popular on Tik Tok back in 2020, leading the 23-year-old singer-songwriter from Canterbury to land two singles in the Top 15 before her debut album was even released.
Mimi Webb Album cover, Amelia. Credit: Mimi Webb
Now touring to promote her second album, Amelia, she has the chance to prove herself as an all round performer. The queues at The Academy were long and full of excitement when we arrived, fans eagerly waiting to get inside for the Saturday night performance.
As we walked into the venue the energy already was electric, the loyal army of Mimi fans ready in colourful crop tops and cargo pants, waiting for the star.
Henry Moodie. Credit: @henrymoodie.
First up on the stage was Tik Tok famous Henry Moodie, known mostly for covering songs from other artists and his own single - you were there for me. His short set got the crowd singing along every word to the classics and set the tone for the rest of the evening.
Next up was the second of the support acts, Australian 21 year old, Blake Rose. His music style mirrors The 1975, combining indie rock with pop and creating catchy crowd-friendly tunes. His few songs kept the mood up in the venue and everyone was in high spirits when he left the stage.
Blake Rose. Credit: @blakerosemusic.
Webb was due to take the stage at 9pm, by 9:15pm the anticipation was heavy and the crowd became a sea of iPhones ready to capture her big entrance. The lights went down, the band joined the stage and the crowd went wild.
Appearing in a revealing all-in-one lace black bodysuit and huge platform boots, the singer strutted onto the stage with huge confidence and broke straight into the first song. Opening with Ghost Of You from the new album, a song inspired by her recent breakup with her boyfriend with lyrics relatable to any Gen Z teenager girl.
Mimi Webb at O2 Academy Leeds. Credit: The Hoot Leeds
The set then went on with about twelve songs, a mixture of fan favourites from her previous album, Seven Shades of Heartbreak, and new singles. You can’t deny that all of her songs are catchy, 24/5 and Remind You are very heartfelt and hard to sing along to.
Fans spent the evening singing to every word, dancing along and of course snapchatting all of their favourite songs. The young singer finished the set with Before I Go before returning to the stage for a three song encore, closing the night with everyone's favourite angry break-up song, House on Fire. Mimi took a few grateful bows to a screaming crowd, left pleased and satisfied from their Saturday night out before heading out on to the cold streets of Leeds.
She kept her same energy and stage presence throughout the evening, and it won’t be long until the 23 year old is selling out much bigger venues that’s for sure.
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The Maccabees announce full line-up for huge Leeds show at Kirkstall Abbey
Indie heroes The Maccabees are set to headline Live at Kirkstall Abbey, and they'll be joined by a few others.
The renowned indie rock quintet The Maccabees have shared a stacked lineup for their only northern headline show this year as part of the Live at Kirkstall Abbey concert series.
Joining them are Newcastle Alt-Rock legends Maxïmo Park, eclectic art rock fourpiece Everything Everything, psychedelic indie rock stalwarts The Mystery Jets led by the inimitable Blaine Harrison and fast rising singer/songwriter/storyteller Fiona-Lee.
The Maccabees’ eagerly anticipated return in 2024 got indie music lovers across the country very excited indeed, headlining All Points East and Glastonbury’s Park Stage, the band’s return was met with enthusiastic crowds.
Building upon that reception, The Maccabees are now set to inspire similar scenes across the country as they head out on a major outdoor summer tour in July including their only northern date at Leeds’ Kirkstall Abbey.
Maccabees guitarist Felix White says, “The year we’ve just had was so special to all of us, and so unexpected, that it has put some momentum in everyone collectively …. and who wouldn’t want to do all that again”
Also announced for this year's Live at Kirkstall Abbey is The Streets, performing their critically acclaimed album A Grand Don’t Come for Free alongside reunited Leeds indie heroes The Sunshine Underground.
The debut ‘Above All Else’ event headlined by Loyle Carner will be taking place and the return of Kirkstall Abbey Comedy Festival featuring Dara Ó’Brien, Jason Manford, Lucy Beamount and more.
The Maccabees will be performing at Kirkstall Abbey on Friday 31 July 2026 and you can get your tickets here.
Miles Kane at Project House Leeds – an utterly electric night fuelled by leopard print
Fran Mallinson
MIles Kane is back in Leeds and he is better than ever before.
“Good evening Leeds, how the f*** are we?"
Everyone's favourite scouser came onto the stage wearing a perfectly fitted leather jacket, and it's safe to say the crowd roared.
It's been a few years since I’ve been in a Miles Kane crowd, the last time I saw him he was supporting Blossoms at Millenium Square back in 2023 and my gosh it's good to be back.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
His whole energy is just utterly infectious and makes him a complete joy to watch. I’ve always been a Miles Kane fan and I just love where he's taken his 2025 album ‘Sunlight in The Shadows’.
We were blessed with a whole stream of songs from over the years, my personal favourite, ‘Rearrange’ was played second and was such a treat. Kane got the crowd to sing back to him “let it out, let it out, let it all out” which soon made me realise you were standing side by side with true fans.
Throughout the setlist we heard bangers from over the years and mid-set Miles screams out “Leeds on a Thursday, come on” and to say it was grey and very wet outside, we all definitely brought the energy.
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Supporting Miles on his 2026 tour is Villanelle, you know Gene Gallagher’s band? Some could say nepo-baby but we say, when they were doing their own Leeds dates, they were class. Such a grungy, punk twist they’ve got and it's safe to say Gene has the Gallagher stance behind the mic.
As the set drew to a close Kane said “thank you so much and don’t forget who you are" which brought us to his last three songs, ‘Don’t Forget Who You Are’, ‘Sunlight In The Shadows’ and the ultimate bopper and most played song on Spotify ‘Come Closer’ which just never, ever gets old.
In the words of Carrie Bradshaw 'and just like that' my first gig at Project House (can’t believe its taken me so long) was over.
As an overall venue, Project House really had it all, Kirkstall brews, a spacious cool environment and really fantastic acoustics.
And it was time to walk back to the train station along the canal on a lovely Miles Kane high and debrief the evening. Hopefully see you soon Miles, rather than leaving it three years again.
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16th April 2023 
