On the 16th February I went to go watch The Midnight Beast at the HMV Institute in Birmingham. The Midnight Beast hit their big break in 2009 when they recorded a parody of the song 'Tik Tok' by Kesha, put it on YouTube and became internet sensations. Although they are quite a comedic band, they have a great live atmosphere and I was very excited, but also unsure about what to expect.
After an extremely long wait, a tall man dressed in jeans, a top and a cap came onstage. He revealed his name was 'HypeMan Sage'. Most of the crowd seemed dubious (including me!) as it didn't seem like he was the right genre to support The Midnight Beast. However, he instantly engaged with the audience and started MCing. The venue was pretty small anyway (for those who don't know it used to be the Birmingham Barfly) and it was a sold out gig, but everyone in the crowd was jumping around. My favourite song he performed was a remix of the Austin Powers theme tune; it sounds strange but it really worked. It seemed more like a club night than a gig, but it was really fun and no one looked bored. Regardless of whether the music was the right genre for this gig, the atmosphere was definitely right and made everyone even more excited about The Midnight Beast coming on stage. Honestly, I really enjoyed it and I've continued listening to him after the concert. Some artists don't get the recognition they deserve as many people are narrow-minded about the genres of music they listen to, but HypeMan Sage is very talented and performed extremely well.
After a short wait, The Midnight Beast came on stage in superhero outfits with pom poms and backing dancers to the song 'Booty Call'. The atmosphere was intense; so many screaming girls! They had amazing stage presence; they even had scooters and space hoppers! for part of their set! They played 'House Party' (my personal favourite!) which is about what the band would do if they formed a political party. Stefan, Dru and Ashley all had specific dance routines which were hilarious; especially in 'Just Another Boyband'. Their parodies of 'Tik Tok' and 'Down' were extremely funny and light-hearted comedy. The song 'Lez Be Friends' was one of the most anticipated of the night and the crowd singing were probably even louder than the band. During the song 'Ninjas' the band all had swords...but shortly through the song the crowd has already ripped up one of them and stolen another! During the set the interaction with the crowd from the band was good and like the HypeMan Sage set, it didn't feel like a concert; more like a party. Although there were lots of props, the main focus was on the songs and the overall performance was incredible and it has to be one of the best concerts I've been to. Although I usually go to rock or metal gigs, it was a nice change and a very enlightening experience.
After the concert, me and my friend Natalie were lucky enough to meet the band. They were all so lovely, down-to-earth and genuine. I have a lot of respect for The Midnight Beast and if you have the chance to go and see them go for it...you won't regret it!
My friend Natalie, Ashley from The Midnight Beast and me.
Me and Dru from The Midnight Beast.
Me and Stefan from The Midnight Beast.
After an extremely long wait, a tall man dressed in jeans, a top and a cap came onstage. He revealed his name was 'HypeMan Sage'. Most of the crowd seemed dubious (including me!) as it didn't seem like he was the right genre to support The Midnight Beast. However, he instantly engaged with the audience and started MCing. The venue was pretty small anyway (for those who don't know it used to be the Birmingham Barfly) and it was a sold out gig, but everyone in the crowd was jumping around. My favourite song he performed was a remix of the Austin Powers theme tune; it sounds strange but it really worked. It seemed more like a club night than a gig, but it was really fun and no one looked bored. Regardless of whether the music was the right genre for this gig, the atmosphere was definitely right and made everyone even more excited about The Midnight Beast coming on stage. Honestly, I really enjoyed it and I've continued listening to him after the concert. Some artists don't get the recognition they deserve as many people are narrow-minded about the genres of music they listen to, but HypeMan Sage is very talented and performed extremely well.
After a short wait, The Midnight Beast came on stage in superhero outfits with pom poms and backing dancers to the song 'Booty Call'. The atmosphere was intense; so many screaming girls! They had amazing stage presence; they even had scooters and space hoppers! for part of their set! They played 'House Party' (my personal favourite!) which is about what the band would do if they formed a political party. Stefan, Dru and Ashley all had specific dance routines which were hilarious; especially in 'Just Another Boyband'. Their parodies of 'Tik Tok' and 'Down' were extremely funny and light-hearted comedy. The song 'Lez Be Friends' was one of the most anticipated of the night and the crowd singing were probably even louder than the band. During the song 'Ninjas' the band all had swords...but shortly through the song the crowd has already ripped up one of them and stolen another! During the set the interaction with the crowd from the band was good and like the HypeMan Sage set, it didn't feel like a concert; more like a party. Although there were lots of props, the main focus was on the songs and the overall performance was incredible and it has to be one of the best concerts I've been to. Although I usually go to rock or metal gigs, it was a nice change and a very enlightening experience.
After the concert, me and my friend Natalie were lucky enough to meet the band. They were all so lovely, down-to-earth and genuine. I have a lot of respect for The Midnight Beast and if you have the chance to go and see them go for it...you won't regret it!
My friend Natalie, Ashley from The Midnight Beast and me.
Me and Dru from The Midnight Beast.
Me and Stefan from The Midnight Beast.
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