On 6th December, Finnish rock icons The Rasmus returned to Nottingham as part of their promotional Weirdo tour. Their latest album of the same name dropped earlier this year, and the band arrived eager to showcase the new material alongside era-defining hits including “In the Shadows,” “Guilty,” and “No Fear.”
Rock City was packed wall-to-wall, greeting the band with a blisteringly warm welcome — cheers, hands in the air, and full-throttle sing-alongs from the moment they stepped onstage. The production elevated the atmosphere further: a clear, open stage layout ensured every fan had a perfect view, while the backdrop pulsed with striking animations and artistic visuals that brought each song to life.
Nottingham — and Rock City in particular — has become something of a spiritual home for The Rasmus. The band openly admit it’s one of their favourite stops on tour, and the crowd once again proved why. All four members radiated energy and gratitude throughout the night, visibly fuelled by the audience’s enthusiasm — especially when the new songs kicked in and fans were already shouting the lyrics back at them.
One of the standout moments came just before the encore, when vocalist Lauri Ylönen draped a UK flag around his shoulders as a heartfelt gesture of appreciation. Later, during “Weirdo,” The Funeral Portrait’s frontman Lee Jennings bounded onstage to duet with Lauri — before dramatically scooping him up and carrying him off as the crowd erupted.
The encore brought a festive surprise with “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” a playful reminder that the holidays are fast approaching.
From start to finish, The Rasmus delivered a tight, electrifying performance — proof that after decades in the game, they’ve lost none of their spark. They remain a band who evolve without losing the essence of who they are, and the ecstatic reception in Nottingham was yet another confirmation that they’re still doing it exactly right.
Setlist:
Rest in Pieces
Guilty
No Fear
Time to Burn
Justify
Still Standing
Shot
First Day of My Life
Not Like the Other Girls
F-F-F-Falling
In My Life
In the Shadows
Banksy
Weirdo (with Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait)
It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas (Perry Como cover)
Sail Away
Love Is a Bitch
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