Live Review
George Ezra brings a magical evening of music, laughs & more to London’s Union Chapel
Words:Jamie Muir
Photos:Andy Hughes
<strong>Everyone have a good weekend? Really does feel quite Christmas-y now doesn’t it? Well, that’s probably got something to do with our mate George Ezra - who hosted a very special evening on Friday night (December 8th), inviting a load of his mates down for an intimate night at London’s Union Chapel all in aid of mental health charity Mind.</strong> After more than 10,000 fans applied to win tickets through a ballot, the show was crammed top to bottom with special moments. From comedienne <strong>Josie Long</strong> kick-starting the evening with tales of singing along to Take That, to the fizzing stripped-back rawness of <strong>Ten Tonnes</strong> - <strong>George</strong> well and truly pulled together a bill designed to produce something truly unique in the Chapel’s stunning hall. After further sets from <strong>Billie Marten</strong> and <strong>The Kooks’ Luke Pritchard</strong> (who certainly had the singalong hits to get everyone in the mood), <strong>George</strong> took to the stage for a big ‘ol set. Mixing old favourites and unreleased new material into one delectable mix, it was a shimmering insight to where he’s heading in 2018 - with the likes of ‘Pretty Shining People’, ‘Hold My Girl’, ‘Shotgun’ and ‘All My Love’ already sounding like anthems we’ll be hearing over and over. Rounding out the evening with a timely take on ‘White Christmas’, the chapel was on its feet as ‘Budapest’ sent everyone into the night with a smile and that warm feeling that <strong>George</strong> pulled together something pretty darn ace. You can check out some lovely snaps of the evening right at the top, along with all the details on <strong>George’s</strong> setlist below. You can even donate to Mind by texting FIVE to 70660 to give £5 (full details on that can be found at the bottom of the page). <strong>George Ezra</strong> played: Don’t Matter Now Get Away* Barcelona Saviour* Leaving It Up To You Pretty Shining People* Listen To The Man Hold My Girl* Shotgun* Blame It On Me Song 6 All My Love* White Christmas Budapest *new/unreleased song <strong>HOW TO DONATE TO MIND: Text FIVE to 70660 to give £5.</strong> <em>Text costs £5 plus network charge. Mind receives 100% of your donation. Obtain bill payer's permission. Customer care 020 8215 2243 Charity no. 219830.</em> <a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/">For more information on Mind, head here</a> <em>Photos: Andy Hughes</em>
