Yungblud Delivers Explosive, Emotional Performance in Berlin

Yungblud, an artist Mick Jagger once credited with “keeping rock music alive,” delivered a frenetic and emotional performance last night at Berlin’s Uber Eats Music Hall. The show was a demonstration of raw energy, revealing outfits, and a surprise tribute to a rock legend.

The British artist wasted no time, leaping onto the stage and, within minutes, tearing off the tight, black leather vest he was wearing. He remained bare-chested for the entire show, paired with skin-tight leather trousers worn so low they were notably revealing.

This high-octane approach defined the evening. Not ten minutes into the set, he doused himself in a “beer shower,” launching the empty cup high into the audience. By the time he strapped on an acoustic guitar for the first time, his torso was already completely soaked.

Punk Attitude in a Modern Venue

Yungblud’s stage presence was a whirlwind of punk energy. With a piercing, almost frantic gaze, he constantly pulled faces and stuck out his long tongue. His entire aesthetic, his moves, and his liberal use of expletives felt more suited to the muddy stage of a guitar festival than the comparatively sterile confines of the Berlin concert location.

Were it not for the hundreds of smartphone cameras aimed at his half-naked form, the performance could have been mistaken for a 90s glam rock show. He embraced classic rock tropes, taking a quick cigarette break during a guitar solo, wrapping the microphone cable around his neck, and projecting an untamed, almost demanding desire for escalation.

However, the high-energy show also paused for a moment of vulnerability, as the artist shed tears while speaking about rock icon Ozzy Osbourne.

Morcheeba’s Contrasting Trip-Hop Atmosphere

In contrast, the same Berlin venue also recently hosted the band Morcheeba. Veterans of the 90s music scene, the group transformed the vast concert hall into an atmospheric “listening bar” with their signature blend of dub, blues, and hip-hop beats, famously known as trip-hop.

Looking Ahead: Leeds Festival 2025 Announces Star-Studded Lineup

As the autumn European concert season continues, music fans are already looking ahead to next summer’s major UK events. Leeds Festival 2025 is poised to be a massive draw, with thousands expected to descend on Bramham Park over the August bank holiday weekend.

Organisers have announced a packed lineup featuring six headline acts across two main stages: Lana Del Rey, Fred Again, Blink-182, Liam Gallagher, Catfish and The Bottlemen, and Gerry Cinnamon.

The event, held jointly with Reading Festival, will also see performances from major names like Skrillex, Two Door Cinema Club, Jorja Smith, Raye, Fontaines DC, and Beabadoobee.

According to Leeds Live, a limited number of day and weekend tickets, including camping options, are still available from Ticketmaster and the official Leeds Festival website.

Leeds Festival 2025: Full Schedule and Set Times

For those planning their weekend, here is the full schedule for the main music days, including the Thursday warm-up for early campers.

Thursday, 22 August

• Festival Republic Stage

  • 7pm – The Kites

  • 7.50pm – Cosmorat

  • 8.35pm – Nxdia

  • 9.25pm – Bilk

  • 10.15pm – ADMT

• Chevron After Hours

  • 9pm – Job Type and Vesarchie

  • 11pm – BVNQUET

  • 12.30am – Skeptic

• LS23

  • 9pm – Annabel Stop It

  • 10.30pm – Mtrnica

  • 12am – DJ Semtex

  • 1.45am – Jaguar

Friday, 23 August

• Main Stage

  • 12pm – The Luka State

  • 12.50pm – Corella

  • 1.40pm – Crawlers

  • 2.35pm – Bru-C

  • 3.40pm – Renee Rapp

  • 4.50pm – Pendulum

  • 6.05pm – 21 Savage

  • 7.35pm – Catfish and The Bottlemen

  • 9pm – Liam Gallagher

• Chevron Stage

  • 1.50pm – Mette

  • 2.45pm – Jaguar

  • 3.55pm – Danny Howards

  • 5.10pm – Kenny Beats

  • 6.25pm – Dom Dolla

  • 7.40pm – Nia Archives

  • 9pm – Skrillex

• Chevron After Hours

  • 11.30pm – Billen Ted

  • 12.45am – Badger

• BBC Radio 1 Stage

  • 12.15pm – Felix Ames

  • 1.05pm – Alfie Templeman

  • 1.55pm – Good Neighbours

  • 2.50pm – Destroy Boys

  • 3.50pm – James Marriott

  • 4.55pm – Artemas

  • 6pm – Jesse

  • 7.10pm – Ashnikko

  • 8.40pm – Beabadoobee

• Festival Republic Stage

  • 12pm – Talk Show

  • 12.50pm – Bradley Simpson

  • 1.40pm – Paris Paloma

  • 3.20pm – Kingfishr

  • 4.10pm – Mackenzy Mackay

  • 5pm – Arthur Hall

  • 5.50pm – Only The Poets

  • 6.40pm – Matt Maltese

  • 7.35pm – Rachel Chinouriri

  • 8.35pm – Hak Baker

  • 9.45pm – The Japanese House

• BBC Introducing Stage

  • 12pm – Daydreamers

  • 12.55pm – Cameron Hayes

  • 1.50pm – Baby Said

  • 2.45pm – Surya Sen

  • 3.40pm – Alessi Rose

  • 4.35pm – Pridd

  • 6.25pm – Venus Grrrls

  • 7.20pm – Michal Aldag

  • 8.15pm – Delilah Bon

• Aux Stage

  • 3pm – Arthur Hill: Unplugged

  • 4.20pm – The Useless Hotline

  • 5.25pm – In Ayame We Trust featuring guest Coco Sarel

  • 6.30pm – Antics With Ash

• LS23

  • 10pm – Gia

  • 11pm – It’s Murph

  • 12.15am – Nathan Dawe

  • 1.30am – SOTA

• Piccadilly Party

  • 10pm – Beefy Melons

  • 12am – Bob Brazil

  • 1am – Holland

  • 2am – Danny Oliver

  • 3am – Rachel Hume

  • 4am – Doktored

  • 5am – Beefy Melons

Saturday, 24 August

• Main Stage

  • 12pm – Dasha

  • 12.55pm – Seb Lowe

  • 1.45pm – Knee Cap

  • 2.35pm – The K’s

  • 3.40pm – Neck Deep

  • 4.45pm – Spiritbox

  • 6pm – Two Door Cinema Club

  • 7.25pm – Gerry Cinnamon

  • 9.20pm – Blink-182

• Chevron Stage

  • 1.25pm – Ledstaytrill

  • 2.20pm – Simone

  • 3.15pm – Killowen

  • 4.10pm – SOTA

  • 5.25pm – Kenya Grace

  • 6.30pm – Denzel Curry

  • 7.55pm – Bou

  • 9.25pm – The Prodigy

• Chevron After Hours

  • 11.30pm – Oldboy

  • 12.30pm – Flava D

• BBC Radio 1 Stage

  • 12.10pm – Frozemode

  • 1pm – Kid Brunswick

  • 1.50pm – Chinchilla

  • 2.50pm – G Flip

  • 3.50pm – Flo

  • 4.50pm – Teddy Swims

  • 5.55pm – Confidence Man

  • 7.15pm – David Kushner

  • 8.50pm – Jorja Smith

• Festival Republic Stage

  • 12pm – Big Special

  • 12.50pm – The Oozes

  • 1.45pm – Spiritual Champ

  • 2.40pm – Lambrini Girls

  • 3.35pm – Bad Nerves

  • 4.40pm – Mannequin Pussy

  • 5.45pm – Loveless

  • 6.50pm – The Amity Affliction

  • 8.10pm – Neck Deep

• BBC Introducing Stage

  • 12pm – Carsick

  • 12.55pm – Disgusting Sisters

  • 1.50pm – Ne-O

  • 2.45pm – Jodie Langford

  • 3.40pm – Ellur

  • 4.35pm – Beren Oivia

  • 6.25pm – Iyamah

  • 7.20pm – Soft Launch

  • 8.15pm – South Arcade

• Aux Stage

  • 1pm – Simply Saz: Breath and Beats with Jamie Ayshford

  • 2pm – Spill The Sound

  • 3.15pm – M1 Podcast

  • 4.30pm – The Charvas

• LS23

  • 9pm – Messie

  • 10pm – Arthi

  • 11pm – Notion BEB Oppidan

• Piccadilly Party

  • 10pm – Rachel Hume

  • 11pm – Charlie On Sound

  • 12am – Beefy Melon

  • 1am – Dave Duracell

  • 2am – Danny Oliver

  • 3am – Doktored

  • 4am – Holland

  • 5am – Beefy Melon