Tom Odell brought his 'Black Friday' tour to Manchester on 12th March, where he performed in front of a sold-out crowd. The atmosphere was electric as fans eagerly awaited his performance.

★★★★☆ (4/5)

TOM ODELL LIVE AT MANCHESTER’S O2 APOLLO
PHOTOCREDIT: LUKE TAYLOR

The doors opened and the show got underway with support from Sofia Isella, who delivered a powerful performance of music and spoken word. Her energy and talent set the stage for what was to come.

After Sofia's performance, a black curtain was dropped across the stage, building suspense for the crowd. The anticipation in the air was palpable as everyone waited for Tom Odell to take the stage.

As the curtain was lifted, the stage was set with Tom Odell behind his ever-famous piano, ready to mesmerize the audience with his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. The band was in place, and the crowd erupted in cheers as he began to play. The stage was set with a light in Tom's writing welcoming fans to the tour.

Tom Odell's performance was nothing short of electrifying. His passion and energy filled the venue, and the crowd was completely engrossed in his music from start to finish. Each song he performed was met with thunderous applause.

The setlist started off with 'Answer Phone', an acoustic piece where the crowd got to appreciate Tom's voice. Moving into 'Black Friday', another curtain dropped and Tom unleashed his incredible vocal range. Seven songs in, Tom was joined by Sofia to perform 'Butterflies', which was incredible to see. Tom ended the night singing 'possibly', everyone in the room's favorite song 'Another Love', which left us all wanting more.The transition from song to song was seamless, keeping the audience engaged. Each song was performed with passion and emotion, drawing the audience in.

In conclusion, Tom Odell's 'Black Friday' tour in Manchester was a night to remember. The combination of Sofia Isella's powerful opening act and Tom Odell's unforgettable performance made for an unforgettable evening of music and emotion.

It ended with a goodnight message again in Tom's writing similar to the earlier one.