By Chloe Morris
A celebration of self-expression, Leigh-Anne Pinnock has embarked on her first ever solo tour following the independent release of her debut album My Ego Told Me To. I had the pleasure of attending her Bristol date, and it certainly did not disappoint.
Leigh-Anne is no stranger to the music industry. Originally part of Little Mix but starting a solo career during the girlband’s hiatus, I was really excited to see what she had in store, as Leigh-Anne’s new era gives us a more in-depth look into her world. As soon as I stepped foot into the venue, Leigh-Anne’s iconic red and green aesthetic was apparent through written banners which displayed the album title repeatedly. This stage setup provided depth and a dynamic visual that was striking but not too overpowering, creating the perfect balance.
Jaz Karis, a compelling emerging artist from South London, opened the show and kept everyone hooked on her soulful sound. Her effortless vocals paired with soft beats gave a more relaxed feel to the evening, and the crowd didn’t waste a moment showing their support.
And after a stellar set, much had to be lived up to. A backing track kicked in and the crowd anticipated Leigh-Anne’s entrance, but were all taken by surprise when a dancer took to the stage, who we all thought was Leigh-Anne, but she had another trick up her sleeve, emerging from a balcony above the audience. The singer performed Look Into My Eyes before making her way to the stage and exploding into dance. This dramatic and lively entrance was a great way to start the show and kept us captivated by her presence.
As Leigh-Anne made her way through the setlist, playing high-energy tracks like Revival, Most Wanted and Don’t Say Love, the room became immersed with her blend of R&B and pop. Her album carries themes of self-expression and personal journeys, especially with the navigating the music industry as a solo artist, which shine through when hearing these songs performed live. As I took a moment to look around the room during Me Minus U, it was heart-warming to see people embracing friends and family, simply soaking up her rich vocals as they resonated with the song.
Leigh-Anne has always had the power to make her presence felt from anywhere in the room and to create a welcoming environment. Her unapologetic confidence is infectious and instantly gets you moving along to the beat without a second thought.
I personally loved the parts where Leigh-Anne could be seen dancing with her ‘Ego’ – a nod to her album My Ego Told Me To –which was portrayed by her dancer Ceara Batson throughout the show. The simplicity yet impactful vision of Ceara wearing a similar outfit, paired with the mirroring choreography, was a great idea and it helped reflect the album through another creative outlet.
Another moment which was worth a mention was when Leigh-Anne invited audience members on stage to dance with her during Tight Up Skirt. Not many artists do this, but they should definitely follow in Leigh-Anne’s footsteps. It created such a unique part of the show, radiating positive energy throughout the venue, as the crowd hyped everyone up who was on stage.
While Leigh-Anne may only be at the beginning of her solo career, she’s already capturing everyone’s attention. Her performance had so many twists and turns which kept the anticipation and drama alive.
My only criticism would be that during her performance I felt like her microphone was not loud enough… or maybe it was that I was simply craving more of Leigh-Anne’s voice, but what can be said is that I left the venue feeling like I could take on the world with a newfound confidence.
Leigh-Anne is owning her brand-new solo era, running it on exactly her own terms.
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