Written and edited by Kelly-Mae Matt
Live photos taken by Kelly-Mae Matt unless stated otherwise.

Back on 13^th September, I was given the opportunity to watch Re:O live for the first time at the Fiddler’s Elbow in one of my favourite places; Camden, London. It’s an experience I have been anticipating since I first heard their song Violets back in April of this year, and with my birthday the following day, this was the perfect occasion for me to make my way to London to listen to the group live.

The journey there itself is nothing to write home about—there was a train, a short walk to where I was staying that night and then some time to relax before the show—but the anticipation at finally getting to see the band and speak to them filled me with excitement. I was also riling myself up with the knowledge that I would finally, finally get to hear the groups latest single, Crimson Desire, live; this is a song that was made to be sung in front of a crowd, and it was the very song I wanted to hear most from Re:O that night.

So with that excitement only growing the later the day became, I headed over to Camden to find the Fiddler’s Elbow, a pub that boasts itself as a legendary venue for live music in London. Regardless of the genre or how new or seasoned a group or performer is, the Fiddler’s Elbow aims to bring a plethora of music to its stage for fans of music to enjoy.

When I finally reached the venue, I was greeted by the sight of someone I had not expected to see just yet. There, standing just outside the doorway was Rio, dressed in a gorgeous purple and black outfit styled around the traditional kimono. With cute smile and an abundance of energy, Rio immediately beckoned me into the building to introduce me to her bandmates and Rogue Awakening, another group that would be playing alongside Re:O and the Italian rapper Red Sky, who the group has previously collaborated with for the song Kanashimu Toki Wa (Reloaded).