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 Script announce HUGE arena gig in Leeds this year
Boyband and radio hitmakers The Script are coming to Leeds and are playing out alongside an equally big support act.
'For the First Time' in almost a year, The Script are playing a run of live shows across the UK including Leeds' First Direct Arena.
This Irish-based band have soundtracked generations with their hits spanning two decades including 'Hall of Fame', 'Breakeven', 'Superheroes' and more.
Consisting of lead vocalist Danny O'Donoghue with Benjamin Seargent on bass, guitarist Ben Weaver and drummer Adam Marcello, their music fuses pop and rock.
The Script has released three albums that have topped both UK and Ireland charts as well as four Top 10 singles and they're hoping to reign supreme on the charts once more with upcoming LP The User's Guide to Being Human.
Although the full album doesn't drop until August, Danny and the rest of the lads have dropped a single titled 'Man In The Arena'.
There's even a nod to the Northern music scene on the tracklist as one of the upcoming releases is labelled 'The Crowd Was Singing Wonderwall'.
Other tracks on this LP include 'Living Our Life Without Me', 'I'm 100 Different People' and a song that's sure to get a few tears out of all of us - 'Grow Old with Grace'.
As well as announcing this new run of shows set for Winter 2026, The Script are joining Take That on a stadium tour titled The Circus Live across June and July.
Joining The Script on their latest UK tour this Winter is James Morrison known for similar ballad-like hits including 'Broken Strings' and 'Wonderful World'.
The Script UK tour dates
Mon 2 November - Belfast, UK - SSE Arena
Thu 5 November - Newcastle, UK - Utilita Arena
Fri 6 November - Birmingham, UK - Utilita Arena
Sat 7 November - Manchester, UK - Co-op Live
Mon 9 November - Nottingham, UK - Motorpoint Arena
Tue 10 November - Leeds, UK - First Direct Bank Arena
Thu 12 November - Aberdeen, UK - P&J Live
Fri 13 November - Glasgow, UK - OVO Hydro
Sat 14 November - Sheffield, UK - Utilita Arena
Mon 16 November - Bournemouth, UK - Bournemouth International Centre
Thu 19 November - Liverpool, UK - M&S Bank Arena
Sat 21 November - London, UK - The O2
The Script are visiting First Direct Arena on Tuesday 10 November 2026 for their The Man In The Arena Tour with tickets and more info HERE.
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A daytime rave where you can be in bed by 8pm is coming to Sheffield
Clementine Hall
The famous Day Fever is back and this time it’s set to be bigger and better than ever before.
If you haven’t heard of Day Fever before, then we are about to blow your mind.
Launched in early 2024 by actress Vicky McClure and frontman of Reverend & The Makers Jon McClure, Day Fever has become somewhat of a cultural sensation.
From its debut her in Sheffield to a tour that sees thousands of ravers hitting the dance floor each month, the message is clear: people want to dance and let loose, but still be in bed before 9pm. And to be honest, we don’t blame them.
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Running from 3pm to 8pm, Day Fever provides a proper night out that doesn’t completely write you off for the entire weekend.
Heading to Sheffield City Hall on Saturday 6th June, this edition of Day Fever will be filled with nothing but wall-to-wall hits courtesy of DJs Stars & Stace, Olly Hayes and Christian Carlisle.
"If you look back at the first Sheffield one to what we are now, the evolution of it is amazing," says Vicky McClure. "It was still the same people that wanted the same thing; they just wanted to go out in the day… and just have a dance!"
Think less nightclub, more joyful chaos. “It feels like a massive house party at your nan’s,” Vicky laughs. “No drama, no egos, just people acting daft, getting dressed up, and having the best time."
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"It’s stories that we hear that really sum up what it's about," says Vicky McClure. "We’ve had people going through chemotherapy… people grieving… and all of a sudden you just feel this room filled with love."
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