Live Review + Gallery | Gurriers @ Concorde 2, Brighton

Ava Manthorpe

I’m a concert photographer and writer from Brighton. I love cats coffee and cameras.

Touring their new album ‘Nobody’s Coming To Save You,’ Gurriers take over Brighton’s Concorde 2 for a confident, fiery performance

Formed in Dublin in 2020, Irish post punk band Gurriers have rapidly evolved from local pub gigs into one of the most compelling live acts in the UK and European alternative scene. From their early raw noise-rock singles to their most recent album ‘Nobody’s Coming To Save You’, their sound has sharpened into something much heavier, more refined, and fiercely confident.

Having recently shared the stage with Kneecap for a massive outdoor show at Crystal Palace Park, that large scale festival experience has clearly translated into a commanding, relentless presence as they returned to Brighton to perform at seafront venue Concorde 2. The band delivered a powerhouse performance, matching intense stage presence with an infectious energy that dominated the entire room.

Opening the night was Rotterdam’s live-wire five-piece, Tramhaus. Formed in the Netherlands during the 2021 lockdown, the band built a strong international reputation purely through touring and chaotic, high volume live shows across Europe. Combining explosive post punk rhythms, twin guitar attacks, and the manic energy of frontman Lukas Jansen, their set quickly drew the crowd in. They brought a heavy, unpredictable edge that got the room moving immediately, setting a massive tone for the rest of the evening and leaving the audience buzzing in anticipation for the main act.

When Gurriers took the stage, they delivered a tight, relentless set. Their setlist struck a solid balance between older tracks and new material, keeping the crowd locked in from start to finish. Mosh pits broke out early and stayed active throughout the night. True to form, frontman Dan Hoff spent much of the show right at the front barrier, leaning directly into the crowd to share vocals and connect with the audience up close.

While many performances have one specific peak moment, Gurriers sustain an unflagging momentum from their very first song to their last. That constant drive sets them apart from many of their peers and makes their live set feel truly unique. Concorde 2 served as the ideal backdrop for their performance, the venue’s tight, close quarters setting coupled with moody, dim lighting perfectly complemented the band’s aesthetic and gritty stage presence.

Gurriers‘ rapid rise over the past few years proves they have moved far beyond the label of a promising underground group into a genuine must see headliner. Seeing them at Concorde 2 feels like one of the final opportunities to catch them in such an up close space before they inevitably transition to much larger stages. Their trajectory points toward a very big future.