Tabitha Wilson
Earlier this month, Australian pop princess Peach PRC took to the stage at London’s world-famous nightclub, HEAVEN, for her first UK headline show.
The queue for the concert was visible from miles away, with excited fans decked head to toe in the singer’s signature pink. Fairy wings, glitter and pride flags were sprinkled across the audience. The atmosphere inside the venue was incredible. It is clear that Peach has incredibly devoted fans. The concert sold out in minutes and was upgraded to a larger venue before the artist even took to the stage.
@peachprc seeing you in london last night was such a healing experience for me. especially finally getting to hear favourite person, heavy and dear inner child live ❤️🩹 thank you for always making me feel understood with my bpd, idk what i’d do without your music 🧚🏽♀️🍑 pic.twitter.com/wMVZuPq2w2
— reena 🦇 (@tpwkdelrey) July 4, 2023
The opening act, Mazie, was full of energy and got the crowd hyped with her high-octane performance of her viral hit dumb dumb. Guitarist Joe Kelleher was a real highlight of the set, with his enthusiasm being contagious.
SPARKLING STAGE PRESENCE
As soon as Peach stepped out onto the stage, with her pink hair, fairy wings, and sparkly dress, the crowd went wild. The singer looked radiant, and her confidence was admirable. The influencer has previously admitted on TikTok to struggling with anxiety surrounding live performances.
The staging of the show was effective. The screen behind the star showed various animations of her name surrounded by her trademark butterflies and hearts. Her perfectly polished aesthetic helped make the set cohesive and enjoyable, even if you weren’t originally a fan.
AN INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE
The singer had great interactions with her audience, expressing how emotional she feels hearing the songs written in her bedroom being sung back to her at full volume.
Dear Inner Child, a melancholy ballad about childhood trauma, was particularly moving, with the song bringing many concertgoers to tears.
“Her stage presence makes every audience member feel like she was singing just to them”
Peach has always had her finger on the pulse when it comes to internet trends and memes. A lighter moment of the show came when the artist joked about covering Toxic Gossip Train, the ill-thought-out apology song by cancelled YouTuber Colleen Ballinger.
Hit tracks Perfect For You and F U Goodbye from her latest release, Manic Dream Pixie, were high energy, and guitarist Chloe Dadd did a stellar job of amplifying the performances.
Peach also performed some covers during her set, which fit perfectly with her Y2K aesthetic. She sang a series of noughties hits, from Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus, to Escape by Enrique Iglesias to What Dreams Are Made Of by Hillary Duff.
“Her stage presence made each audience member feel like she was singing just to them.”
Her vocals were strong throughout the show, and the bridge from Loved You Before was especially breathtaking. Kinda Famous and Josh were also highlights. Her stage presence made each audience member feel like she was singing just to them.
Peach PRC is, without a doubt, the next big thing in pop. Watching her perform and witnessing her dedicated fanbase in action, it’s clear the only way is up for this pop princess.
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Tabitha Wilson
Tabitha is an MA Journalism student at Sheffield University. She has previously worked as a maritime journalist, and studied politics at Durham University. She enjoys writing about music, culture, and travel.