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Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 7: Hozier performs on stage at Finsbury Park on July 7, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Matt Jelonek/Getty Images)

Hozier's intimate pop was lost in a vast field at Finsbury Park

At his biggest-ever London show, the Irish singer-songwriter's heart-on-sleeve performance didn't upscale to this enormous space

On Happenings, Kasabian has gone full stadium disco

SZA's Glastonbury set was a reminder that this festival isn't just for older folks

Article thumbnail: GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: Shania Twain performs on the Pyramid stage during day five of Glastonbury Festival 2024 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 30, 2024 in Glastonbury, England. Founded by Michael Eavis in 1970, Glastonbury Festival features around 3,000 performances across over 80 stages. Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and iconic Pyramid Stage, the festival offers a diverse lineup of music and arts, embodying a spirit of community, creativity, and environmental consciousness. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

The Killers at Co-Op Live, Manchester was a scaled back but impeccable show

Garsington Opera's A Midsummer Night's Dream is beautiful and brilliant