Bastille’s London show at the O2 Arena marked the finale of their From All Sides tour. Fans poured in, wrapped in merch and carrying memories from years of Bastille’s music, some experiencing the band live for the very first time, and they couldn’t have picked a more special night to do so.
Bradley Simpson and Sofia Camara
The show opened with two fantastic support acts: Bradley Simpson and Sofia Camara. Both brought incredible energy into the arena. Brad, with his effortless humour, joking about turning 30 and asking the crowd whether life gets any better (the resounding answer: no), and calling his sister so that the whole arena could congratulate her on having a baby! Sofia followed with her heartfelt, relatable songs that had the entire front row belting out their heartbreak.

Bastille
When Bastille started with ‘Things We Lost in the Fire,’ we instantly knew we were in for a deeply nostalgic night. One of the most exciting parts of this tour has been their rotating setlist. Each show highlights different moments from their 15-year catalogue, so several songs came as complete surprises, and we absolutely love that idea! Dan joked about how challenging it was to choose the right tracks for each night, but classics like ‘Oblivion’ or ‘Blame’ were definitely good choices for the London show.

The stage setup was captivating, with three LED panels suspended above the band, displaying striking visuals and lyrics throughout the performance. The clean, cinematic design gave the show that unmistakably iconic Bastille look with moody colours and bold typography.
Bastille also welcomed several guest musicians throughout the show. Myles Smith, a pop-folk singer-songwriter, joined them for a beautiful performance of ‘Flaws.’ Ruti Olajugbagbe, winner of The Voice UK 2018, took the stage to perform their new track ‘Save My Soul,’ which was released on Friday, November 21st. They also welcomed saxophonist John Rittipo Moore, whose warm, soulful sound added an entirely new depth to the set.


The show couldn’t have ended any other way than with their biggest hit, ‘Pompeii.’ Hearing the whole arena sing, “But if you close your eyes, does it almost feel like nothing changed at all?” was the perfect conclusion to a night that carried us through the years of Bastille being the soundtrack to our lives. The evening was filled with memories and nostalgia, leaving us even more excited for the future of the band.
Check out our gallery from the show below!

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