By Kyle Horne
The stage lit up in rainbow colours, the hottest, most iconic new pop star on stage, with an unstoppable band and queer dancers, and the crowd chanting “I look f**king fabulous”. It could only mean one thing. MEEK was in town for her debut headline show at The Garage in London.
Georgia Meek is no stranger to the music industry. In fact, she’s been on tour before and has released music before, however last year she fearlessly decided to start over, to take matters into her own hands and craft an image that is so uniquely and authentically her. Snippets of her song Fabulous instantly went viral online. It was a track you couldn’t escape. After all, she’s too f**king fabulous. But it’s led her here, to this point, at The Garage in London, for her debut headline show.
Kicking off the night was British-Jamaican singer-songwriter REGALJASON, with a powerful pop-infused set. He carried strong, dramatic aesthetics, wearing majestic silver armour, performing not only his songs to the crowd, but expressive dance moves too. His performance switched seamlessly between powerful belters and steamy choreography.
Even though some of REGALJASON’s songs are written in Spanish, you can still get a sense of the stories they’re telling which makes both his performance and the production all the more commendable. He definitely got the crowd ready for the high-energy night ahead, as they cheered loudly for him while he performed complex dance moves with his backing dancers. With MEEK about to hit the stage, fans were full of excitement. After all, this would be the singer’s debut headline gig under the new, refreshed title.
When the lights went down, one by one her band took their places on the stage and created an atmospheric introduction, where at the height of the intro, fans in the crowd shouted “WE LOVE YOU MEEK!” as she stood waiting in the wings, breaking into I want love, but not that much: “I’ve been working on this woman’s world, head to toe in diamonds and pearls”. Smoke filled the stage, creating an even more dramatic entrance.
Then, the singer stepped on stage at once, dressed in a black power suit blazer with theatrical white chiffon frills – no f**ks given. Starting slowly, MEEK sang to the crowd operatically before the beat kicked in and it was then she strutted around the stage, owning it with purpose.
The crowd chanted each word back at MEEK like it was a ritual, surprising considering the song was only released a couple of months ago. Lights flickered around the venue and the crowd gave it their everything while MEEK commanded them like a seasoned pro.
Without pause, the singer then kicked straight into unreleased Even The Rich Die Young, her anthem which explains her whole thought process: we’re not here for long, so let’s have fun. This sentiment continued throughout the night as MEEK performed back-to-back hits like a true superstar.
Even The Rich Die Young had a rock interlude during the bridge, bearing resemblance to songs by the band Queen. Her composition and her production are top-notch, and live, the band acted as one tight unit, dancing together gleefully during the height of the track.
After two huge head-bangers, MEEK greeted her crowd, joking that she’d been “locked away” in a basement in South London, “slaving away” over her debut album, before quickly reassuring The Garage that she really loved creating it, and by the reaction to each of the songs, fans will adore it when it is released.
Expensive Taste, in particular, received great applause. In typical MEEK fashion, it’s a bit humorous and a bit of fun, with lyrics such as: “I’m a broke ass b**ch with expensive taste!” She modulated through different keys, sustaining difficult notes easily, showcasing her vocal power.
Brixton came next, the second track from her Fabulous EP, released in January. Singing the track in London felt very apt, though it would feel even bigger performed in Brixton itself. Her guitarist played the intricate pattern from the song towards the ending, making for a catchy one to dance to.
MEEK mentioned how excited she was to be performing such a big gig, especially at The Garage – a venue she used to work at as a student – and she reminisced about her journey, joking that her backing singers have been “playing indie gigs” with her “to no one” for the last 12 years. She told the crowd that she isn’t a fan of being called an “overnight success” (after Fabulous went viral) because she doesn’t believe that there is such a thing for working class people, and that she always strives to be honest about her journey – that it hasn’t always been easy.
This led into Poor Face, a track where MEEK criticises the industry and highlights just how hard it is for working class talent: “Sit back and watch all the labels go bust, sign every nepotist then kill them all.” A sad truth it may be, but a catchy song it is definitely: “She’s a wanna-be, wanna-be, wanna-be, wanna-be poor, face!” she sings. With MEEK, authenticity is the key that rises above. A true anthem for many people in the UK, it is sure to be commended upon its release for its candid honesty.
A highlight was definitely As Gay As It Gets, where one of MEEK’s fans in the front row, whose birthday it was that day, was invited up onto the stage for MEEK’s dance track celebrating the “love affair” between straight women and their gay best friends. It’s humorous and a unbelievably queer, universal experience, with the lyrics “And my momma thinks we’re together, I can see why, god bless her”. She held the birthday boy’s hands high in the air, celebrating him and the entire room, creating a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. It’s MEEK’s entire ethos – celebrating people who are different but equally deserve a place at the table.
This continued with Beautiful Freaks, MEEK’s next single due for release very soon, where she sings a big f**k you to those who don’t get it: “Yes, I like a drink and still smoke cigarettes. Yes, I’m so uncool and I don’t have many friends. Yes, I’m what they call a ‘lost cause’, but then again, I was born for a different audience.” It is a love letter to her fans, who she calls the FREEKS, “glorious freaks, beautiful nightmares”. It’s a foot-stomper and is definitely the track for anyone who has ever been made fun of for being a little different.
And then, Fabulous. With an incredible guitar-heavy rock intro beforehand, and dancers from HOMOParody Queer Collective on stage, the crowd were definitely fed. Once the piano kicked in, they were unstoppable, shouting the ego-boosting lyrics at the tops of their lungs, “I look f**king fabulous.”
On this night, MEEK proved herself to be a once in a generation talent, and it’s clear that from this point onwards, she will go on to do incredible things, all starting with the release of her debut album coming soon. Big things are ahead.
Photography & Text Copyright 2026 © Kyle Horne/ADRENALINE Magazine.
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