Fever Speak kicked off the night with a bang, their singer showcasing his amazing vocal range. Undercast played catchy pop-punk songs with immense energy, midway through the set they played a beautiful track about the loss of a friend, injecting the night with emotion.
Pridelands blew their set away with pumping energy and momentum. Their dual vocalists bounced off each other and blended together nicely. Their stage presence and charisma got the crowd going, with mic grabs and circle pits galore.
By the time Belle Haven came out, the room was packed and the band performed a solid set with no let downs. Vocalist David De La Hoz transitioned between harsh and clean vocals swiftly and without hesitation, while the other band members didn’t miss a beat.
After playing many high energy crowd favourites, Belle Haven broke into Heartache Delusion, a softer song in which De La Hoz requested everyone to get in closer and sing the words with him. The band and crowd shared the vocals and when the song was done, he commented that it was the most beautiful moment he’d ever experienced.
The calm ended shortly after, as the band stormed into more heavy hits, including Burn The Witch, sending fans into a frenzy of crowd surfing, stage diving and moshing. The band even played a cover of Seven Years by Saosin that went down a treat. The crowd were picking up what Belle Haven were putting down and loving every minute of it, as they smashed through Sister In Law and The Carving Knife.
Belle Haven ended the show on a high with Me. Throughout the show, every member of Belle Haven looked like they were having a great time, always smiling and keeping the energy at full speed. It was a great lineup, with a mix of rock, pop-punk and post-hardcore, and a night any heavy music lover wouldn’t have wanted to miss.
Highlight: Soaking in the amazing atmosphere as Belle Haven was playing.
Lowlight: The slight audio fails.
Crowd favourite: Burn The Witch.
