AURORA

On the evening of 3 May 2025, the OVO Arena Wembley was transformed into a realm of ethereal wonder as AURORA, delivered a performance that will remain in the memories of all those who attended. With every seat filled and the standing area buzzing with anticipation, the atmosphere was electric. What unfolded was not simply a concert, but a transcendent experience, a true testament to AURORA’s vocal excellence and visionary artistry.

The evening began with Norwegian musician Fredrik Svabø, whose lush arrangements and charisma gently eased the crowd into the night’s dreamlike atmosphere. His set, rich with textured instrumentation and melodic sensitivity, set a wonderful reflective tone. Following him was French singer songwriter Pomme, who captivated the audience with her delicate vocals and poetic lyricism. Her songs, delivered with heartfelt sincerity, floated through the arena. Pomme’s presence was both intimate and enchanting, providing a perfect transition into the ethereal world that was about to unfold.

Then, as the lights dimmed and anticipation reached its peak, AURORA took to the stage. Instantly commanding the arena’s attention, she seemed to conjure a sense of magic with her very presence. AURORA’s voice is a marvel, both crystalline and agile. It is imbued with a rare emotional clarity. Live, she is even more impressive than on record. From the haunting vulnerability of “Through the Eyes of a Child” to the soaring power of “The Seed” her vocal control and expressive range were breathtaking. Each lyric was delivered with conviction, every note perfectly placed yet somewhat alive.

The concert’s visual component was just as thoughtfully crafted as the music itself. The videos playing behind AURORA were striking, with large sculptural forms and AURORA’s image multiplied, transformed, and reimagined in a series of fantastical costumes, like birds, the moon and sunflowers. This added several layers of meaning to each song. At times, it felt as if the audience was witnessing a living painting, with AURORA both on stage and within the artwork itself.

What truly sets AURORA apart is her ability to move her sound seamlessly between intimacy and grandeur. In quieter moments, her voice seemed to hush the arena into reverent silence, whereas in the vast choruses, she unleashed a force that had the entire crowd singing along at the top of their lungs. Between songs, she charmed the audience with her whimsical humour and stories.

AURORA’s Wembley show was a masterclass in ethereal pop performance. It was a night where music, art, and audience converged in perfect harmony. Her vocal excellence, coupled with visionary visuals and a palpable sense of community, created an atmosphere of wonder, fantasy and belonging. As the final notes faded on the encore with AURORA on both piano and vocals, there was a sense that something magical had transpired brought to life by one of pop’s most enchanting voices.