IN FOCUS// The Libertines at Rock City, Nottingham

IN FOCUS// The Libertines at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

One of the UK’s most beloved indie quartets, The Libertines, lit up Rock City in Nottingham on October 21st. As the band took the stage, Pete Doherty, wrapped in a khaki parka with his hood pulled over his head, added a sense of mystery to the opening number. It wasn’t until the second song that Carl Barât lifted Doherty’s hood with a playful gesture, finally revealing his face to a packed, electrified crowd.

IN FOCUS// The Libertines at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

The show was a sell-out, with fans filling the floor, balcony, and even the steps, leaving no space unclaimed. All four members—Pete Doherty, Carl Barât, John Hassall, and Gary Powell—were at the top of their game, delivering a performance as dynamic as skilful. The band maintained an unbreakable connection with the audience, their charisma and sound thoroughly captivating everyone from start to finish.

IN FOCUS// The Libertines at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

 

IN FOCUS// The Libertines at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

 

IN FOCUS// The Libertines at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova

The night was truly unique, and XS Noize had the privilege of capturing the energy and artistry of these legendary musicians in action.

The Libertines setlist:
Up the Bracket
What Became of the Likely Lads
Boys in the Band
Night of the Hunter
What Katie Did
The Good Old Days
Baron’s Claw
Shiver
Vertigo
Merry Old England
Death on the Stairs
Music When the Lights Go Out
Mustangs
Horrorshow
Run Run Run
Can’t Stand Me Now
Man With the Melody
What a Waster
Gunga Din
Last Post on the Bugle
Songs They Never Play on the Radio
Time for Heroes
Don’t Look Back Into the Sun

IN FOCUS// The Libertines at Rock City, Nottingham Credit: Alina Salihbekova
Credit: Alina Salihbekova
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Alina is a professional journalist and linguist who loves attending gigs. She's been taking pictures and reviewing live music since 2015 for a variety of different websites.Alina is a big music enthusiast and enjoys all sorts of different genres from nu-metal, industrial and hard rock to jazz, electronic and ambient music.

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