The iconic venue has seen many rising stars who have gone on to sell out arenas. Ducrot delivered a musically heartfelt intimacy set with soaring pop anthems. Showcasing 17 songs, he proved the strength of his voice but also his gift of connecting with the audience on a deep and intimate level, encouraging the crowd to create a safe atmosphere.
The night began with support from Pedro Santos, whose soulful presence and warm melodies set the perfect tone for what was to come. His understated charm and encouraging crowd participation quickly won over the audience, providing a joyful introduction before Ducrot.
Not shy from 9pm it was finally time for Ducrot to begin. Opening with ‘Who’s Making You Feel It’, the atmosphere shifted as soon as the lights went down. His vocals were crisp and unflinching, cutting through the room with a sense of conviction that never hesitated. Moving smoothly into ‘Little Dreaming’ and ‘Heaven’, he pulled the audience deeper into his world of longing, regret, and resillience.
During the night, there was a balance of soft, piano-led ballads with tracks that carried bigger, more anthemic choruses. ‘Shalalala’ and ‘The Book Of Love’ lifted the crowd into singing along and screaming ironically, “London’s calling your name”. Unlike songs like ‘No Way To Live’ and ‘Can’t Even Hate You’ had the crowd connecting deeply and emotionally. His ability to switch from vulnerability to power, often within the same song, is proof of his growth as a performer and songwriter.
A standout moment came during ‘Hallelujah’ where Ducrot encouraged the crowd to echo the chorus back to him, creating an angelic choir atmosphere. The emotional weight behind the song seemed to hang in the air, making it one of the night’s most memorable performances. Next ‘All For You’ reminded everyone why Ducrot’s music resonates so widely, it’s not just confessional, it’s communal, giving voice to heartbreaks and hopes that feel universally relatable.
The last part of the set leaned into some of Ducrot’s biggest and most powerful tracks. ‘Part Of Me’ and ‘Your Eyes’ show his most vulnerable side, while ‘See It To Believe It’ brought a triumphant energy back into the room. Ending with ‘Thank God You Stayed’ and ending with ‘I’ll Be Waiting’, the connection between Ducrot and his fans felt whole, a mutual exchange of emotion, gratitude, and release.
What stood out over everything was not just Ducrot’s powerful vocals or his immaculate stage presence, but the genuinely honesty behind every word he sang. His music thrives on honesty, and live, that honesty is heightened. Each story felt like a story shared, a memory revisited, or a lesson learned.
Cian Ducrot’s Brixton show was more than just a performance but an inspiration to fans with what feels like an unreachable dream as well as a reminder of how healing and powerful music is. Ducrot has shown himself as one of the most talented young artists of his generation and this night only further cemented that status.
Chloe Ridgley
@chloeridgley
Images: Ava Jayani-Karanth
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