City splash Brixton
The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly Beres Hammond. From the moment he stepped onto the stage, you could feel the warmth, humility, and genuine spirit he carries. He performed with so much respect for the audience, every interaction felt sincere and heartfelt. His voice sounded amazing, his backing singers were outstanding with beautiful harmonies, the overall performance was pure quality from start to finish. Even under the hot sun, he kept the crowd fully entertained and connected throughout. It genuinely felt worth waiting for, his gratitude towards the audience came across naturally. He reminded everyone why he remains such a respected and loved artist across generations. True professionalism at his life stage.
Gyptian was good and brought a great nostalgic energy to the show. Hearing some of his older songs took many people back, he managed to entertain the crowd while still keeping the performance enjoyable and suitable for the mixed-age audience.
Elephant Man was surprisingly very good as well. He appeared polished, energetic and respectful. He performed some classic favourites and managed to balance entertainment without making the set feel uncomfortable or overly explicit, which suited the atmosphere of the event much better.
Unfortunately, not every part of the evening matched that same respectful tone. Aidonia felt out of place for this type of event. Much of the lyrical content was highly explicit, with repeated references to women’s private body parts, which did not feel appropriate for a crowd made up of families, mature adults, and many fans who were mainly there to see Beres Hammond.
What made it even more noticeable was the presence of the British Sign Language interpreters. The interpreters were simply doing their jobs professionally, but seeing explicit lyrics translated into sign language at what felt like a family-oriented event became awkward , at times, unintentionally comedic. It highlighted how important it is for performers and organisers to think carefully about the tone and suitability of performances when BSL interpretation is part of the show. BSL access is extremely important and should remain respectful and inclusive for all audiences.
The performance then became even more confusing because after the explicit sections, he suddenly shifted into what felt like a cultural or conscious moment and brought his wife onto the stage. The whole set felt all over the place, moving from highly sexual lyrics to respectful family imagery without any real direction or consistency, it did not quite fit the atmosphere of the event. You will all make more money being more respectful to women and letting your music be played worldwide that’s how you make an icon like Beres Hammond.
Overall, the concert still delivered many memorable moments thanks to the strength of the live performances, especially Beres Hammond, whose class, humility, timeless music, and connection with the audience truly stood above the rest.
