Currently one of Europe’s and especially one of Britain’s most popular chart-topping artists is Example, also known as Elliot John Gleave. The west London born singer and rapper is wildly popular with the English youth culture with hits like Stay Awake and Kickstart. I too am a big fan of his music and was lucky enough to get to go to one of his concerts. Example’s great performance, the crowd, and the venue made for an awesome and theatrical night.
The concert took place outside of London in Windsor at the Liquid nightclub, during Halloween weekend. The club was fairly small, probably only about a thousand people could fit. This was great though because it meant I got to be near example no matter where I was in the club. The two levels in the club meant that the small and rather packed club could give most people a good view of the raised stage. I spent some of my time sitting on a railing in between the two levels. My favorite part of the set up, however, was the large speakers on the sides near the stage that I was able to climb on top of and dance like a crazy person.
Due to Halloween being days away tons of people were dressed in crazy outfits that ranged from bright raver get ups to zombie and celebrity costumes, and all were dressed to impress. Everyone was in full party zone the entire time. The bar was packed as people indulged in their favorite drinks while listening to their favorite music. The crowd was not surprisingly very young, I’m sure 98% of the people there were between the ages of 18-26, and they fully loved the night. Regardless of the tight space, everyone, boys and girls were dancing almost as crazy as I dance; the exuberance of the crowd created a really positive, and upbeat vibe throughout the whole night.
Example came on the stage with an amazing amount of energy. He was full of life from start to finish, jumping and dancing around the stage. The stage was pretty empty so there wasn’t anything to distract you from the music like there is at very over the top shows like the ones Lady Gaga and Britney Spears put on. He is dressed in simple street clothes and isn’t wearing any visible makeup. When you go see Example you are going to hear great music not see a circus. The lights were well used so that the crowd could view Example as easily as possible and the sound system was loud and clear without being so loud that your ears ring for days after.
Overall the night was awesome with a lot to see and hear. It was a great theatrical experience in which pure talent was the main focus and not flashy decorations. Everything at the concert was small and simply designed but not in a negative way, and it definitely did not detract from the overall Example concert experience. Just looking around at the crowd having the time of their lives was theatrical in itself. I had a great time at this concert and consider it one of the best theatrical experiences I have had thus far in England. `
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