London lady Kate delivered her indie pop with the charm and wit we’ve come to associate with the multi-talented advocate of all things liberal and good.
Debut album ‘Made of Bricks’ (2007) was the catalyst for Kate’s musical journey — and it’s incredible to think Kate used Kickstarter to fund her fourth studio album having been an independent artist for 5 years now. This partly explains the crazy levels of love from her fanbase, and that adoration was expressed tonight by the crowd, particularly the pocket of hardcore fans at front and centre!
The sparkly backdrop on stage matched a sparkling performance from Kate as she opened with ‘Life In Pink’ with strong girl power vibes. She continued through a mix of old and new material, from acoustic track ‘Sister’ to new single ‘Hate You’.
Legendary hit, harking back to the old school, ‘Foundations’ was, of course, a highlight and just as well-received and relevant almost 10 years down the line from its release. The crowd at that point provided one of the best sing-a-longs of the weekend before a slick guitar solo played out the track.
Altogether an eventful evening, no one left with a ‘bittah’ taste in their mouth as Kate and her band sang ‘Dirty Dancing’ classic ‘Time of my Life’ with the crowd before waving goodbye. The good vibes were palpable.