Cardiff International Arena, 8th April
Occasionally its nice to stretch your legs and expand your horizons. We did just that on Easter weekend. Venturing to the land of our fathers.
On Saturday evening, in the Welsh capital, Dermot Kennedy took to the stage at the CIA as part of the Sonder tour. Roared onto the stage by an enthusiastic and adoring crowd, the Irish singer-songwriter wasted no time starting the set with Blossom from the latest release. Much to my surprise, Dermot followed this with the standout hit from 2019, Power of Me, allowing the fans to sing along in full chorus.
The set continued showcasing the singer’s impressive vocal range and emotional depth. He took the time to engage with the audience, sharing stories and thanking them for being there, further solidifying the connection between the two. A highlight of this was during Rome, with him playing solo on piano and the crowd being asked to picture a moment they could live again, making for a powerful moment and leading to the CIA being lit up with the torches from the crowds’ phones.
Dermot finished the evening with a performance of 2019s Outnumbered and the latest Something to Someone giving the audience a final chance to sing along with the talented artist. Overall, this was an incredible show, demonstrating his skill as a musician and storyteller. He has a unique sound and an effortless ability to connect with the audience. I am sure his popularity will further increase in the years to come.
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Cheyenne Jayne-Manning @scramsistermedia
Role: Photographer
I’m a professional photographer, and I love to shoot festivals, events, and gig-goers. I’m also an editor, specialising in music videos.
Qualification: BA (hons) in Documentary Film Making from the University of Newport.
Available for: Gig Shoots, Photo Shoots, Album and Single cover shoots and Touring
First attended gig: One of the first gigs I ever went to on my own was Chase & Status in 2008. My mates and I covered ourselves in glow paint, only to sweat it off jumping and dancing. It was the start of my never-ending gig list.
First gig shot: Technically the first band I ever shot would have been my dad’s, at the age of 9! My mum gave me this giant tape camcorder and I filmed the entire thing. Since then, I’ve shot plenty of friends’ bands whilst co-managing the live music venue, Le Pub in Newport, and I haven’t stopped since.
Dream gig: CASisDEAD, Slow Club, Enter Shikari, Dizzee Rascal (in the Boy In The Corner era), Turnstile, and The Prodigy.
