On April 3rd, one of the UK’s most electrifying and uncompromising bands, Skunk Anansie, delivered a thunderous, high-octane performance at the iconic Rock City in Nottingham. The sold-out crowd packed every inch of the venue, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and raw energy before a single note was played.
As Skin, Ace, Cass, and Mark Richardson took to the stage, the roar from the crowd was deafening. From the first beat, Rock City was ignited by a tidal wave of sound and emotion—an eruption of punk-rock fury, metallic riffs, and Skin’s unmistakable powerhouse vocals.
In between songs, Skin took a moment to connect with the audience on a deeper level. With characteristic passion and defiance, she addressed the crowd with a heartfelt speech about “basic human empathy,” calling out the forces in power that aim to divide people based on their differences. “We all deserve to live our lives despite our differences,” she declared, her words striking a chord with everyone in the room. The wave of applause and cheers that followed made it clear—she was giving voice to what many were feeling.
The band’s chemistry with the crowd was undeniable. Skin leapt onto the front barriers, shaking hands and locking eyes with fans, while the rest of the band delivered their parts with blistering precision and charisma. Skunk Anansie’s energy never dipped—their performance was a masterclass in how to command a stage while staying rooted in authenticity.
For those lucky enough to be there, this wasn’t just a concert—it was a communal experience of music, passion, and rebellion. XS NOIZE was there to witness and capture the moment, photographing a band still at the top of their game, proving once again why Skunk Anansie remain one of the fiercest forces in British rock.
Setlist:
This Means War
Charlie Big Potato
Because of You
An Artist Is an Artist
I Believed in You
Love Someone Else
God Loves Only You
Secretly
Weak
I Can Dream
Twisted (Everyday Hurts)
My Ugly Boy
Animal
Yes It’s Fucking Political
The Skank Heads (Get Off Me)
Tear the Place Up
Cheers
Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)
Lost and Found
Whole Lotta Love (Led Zeppelin cover)
Little Baby Swastikkka
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