Remember, Monday delivered a musically harmonic, girly pop, theater-style set with catchy country-pop anthems. Showcasing 14 songs alongside humor that keeps the audience engaged and giggling throughout the night. They showed they are fangirls just living their dream and demonstrated that throughout the whole night.
The night started with support from Thera, who supported Loreen (Eurovision’s 2012 and 2023 winner). Her stage presence was immaculate, as well as keeping the audience locked in throughout her set. Performing a mix of original songs and a stripped-back cover of Charlie Puth’s song ‘Attention’.
Towards the end of her set, she encouraged crowd participation, which quickly won over the audience. Her performance felt intimate yet powerful, the sort of opener that doesn’t just warm the crowd up but earns new fans effectively. By the end of the night, she had fans queuing to meet and snap photos with her.
Opening with ‘Famous’, the trio wasted no time setting the tone. Their harmonies covered every corner of the room, filling the venue with confidence that drew the audience in. ‘Who You Are’ and ‘Hand In My Pocket’ followed not far behind, continuing to uplift the crowd with tracks that felt like anthems for the soft-hearted and self-aware. Each member’s voice shone on its own throughout the harmonies, feeling rich, seamless, and emotionally charged.
Between songs, the group banters with the crowd, keeping everyone tied in. They cracked jokes, shared stories of how they met, and Holly gave a heartfelt speech on why supporting small artists, streaming their music, and buying the ticket is so important for artists of their size, as well as demonstrating strong girlhood and friendship throughout. There was a raw vibe that this wasn’t just a show but a gathering of friends. When they performed ‘Happier’ and ‘Down With Me’, the crowd swayed, sang, and screamed every word.
A big highlight of the night came when they sang a mash-up of Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Please Please Please’ and Chappell Roan’s ‘Pink Pony Club’; these choices blended their girly pop and country girl personalities. This mash-up was iconically known from their performance at Capital Summer Time Ball back in June, when they performed it at the pristine Wembley Stadium. Remember Monday not only understands the new wave of pop but are proudly part of it. Their version of ‘Pink Pony Club’ was greeted with huge cheers as part of a celebration and part release before heading into their track ‘Prove Me Right’, the energy never vanished.
Later in the set, tracks like ‘Crazy Anyway’ and ‘What The Girls Bathroom Is for’ gave some of the night's most beautiful moments. These songs revolve around friendship, feminism, and fun. They clearly are good role models when every little girl in that room was singing, screaming, and dancing along. There is something so refreshing about seeing a group of girls on stage not competing but simply just being girls, having fun, and uplifting each other.
The emotional moments came during ‘More Than Ever’, a stripped-back moment that brought the crowd down for a minute. The harmonies were spot on, and it felt like time had slowed down. When they reached ‘What The Hell Just Happened?’, the title track of the tour and night, the crowd was fully in their pockets. It’s a song that demonstrates the chaos and clarity of growing up, hearing it live made it even harder, a perfect finale for a show built on reflection, resilience, and release.
What impressed me most about Remember Monday is how they balance everything. Each track, being an anthem or a slow-down confession, is all performed with purpose and grace. Their vocals are flawless, but it’s the authenticity behind them that makes lyrics like “I know a place, it will be alright’ and “Been pushin’ me away, I give you space, you hesitate” land beautifully and emotionally. They’ve mastered making vulnerability feel strong and powerful.
As the band took their final bow, there was a ripple of constant cheer throughout the room, a feeling that everyone had witnessed something special. Remember Monday’s Portsmouth show wasn't just a show on their tour, it was a reminder that real art doesn’t need to be spectacular, just needs to be honest, harmonious, and joyful.
If this show is any indication, Remember Monday aren't just on the rise; they’re redefining what British country-pop is all about.
Chloe Ridgley
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