Amazing band but venue rules need attention
by AndyJ on 04/12/2024O2 Academy Birmingham - BirminghamRating: 5 out of 5Having seen Idles before I've been looking forward to this tour for a long time. They didn't disappoint. 2 hours of intense power and top songs that put them at the top of current live bands. They've become a much tighter unit over the recent months and they're going to surely be headlining the bigger festivals very soon. I don't think we'll be seeing them in these size venues again. Older anthems mixed perfectly with the latest TANGK songs. Simply stunning. I'm usually a fan of the O2 academy in Birmingham and this time I felt frustrated by a ridiculous rule on the balcony. The bars and merch stands were great, easy to get served etc. The frustrating thing was that you weren't allowed to stand up, showsec staff were instantly at you and there was no allowance even when we were on the back row of the seats with no one behind us we weren't allowed to stand up. Do you know how hard it is to remain seated at at an Idles gig? Truly pathetic.