Alessi Rose Struts All the Way to Brighton on UK Tour - Review

From the release of the much-awaited EP ‘Voyeur’ to two high-profile opening slots for Tate McRae and Dua Lipa and a current EU/UK tour, 2025 has certainly been a rose-tinted year for singer-songwriter Alessi Rose. Whilst her upward trajectory is easily chartered online by means of a deeply dedicated fanbase, seeing it live as Rose took the stage at Brighton Dome for her first ever Brighton show made it all the more electrifying.

The crowd arrived decked in the ‘Voyeur’ theme, dressed in pink, in short skirts and spaghetti tops and bows, and even the pre-show playlist featuring Lorde, Between Friends and Gracie Abrams set a clear mood for what was to come.

Chatting to fans, it is palpable that the bond between Rose and her fans runs deep. Many had already attended multiple dates, with several planning to attend more. This is a product of Rose’s commitment to fan-led spaces, with her going as far as placing a fan in charge of her official HQ, an innovative collaborative approach at a time when women in music are still undervalued both as creators and consumers.

To open the evening, singer-songwriter Déyyess brought a set that felt unapologetically sapphic with the sonic features of the kind of music that would sit comfortably on any soft-grunge fan’s playlist. Her dedication of ‘She Knows’ “to the gays in the room” was met with immediate approval and the cheers only increased when she shared a kiss with her bandmate. The band’s chemistry was evident throughout and the closing track ‘Would You Go Down on a Girl’ drew some of the biggest reactions of the night.

When Rose finally launched into the set with ‘That Could Be Me’, a track that leans into the pop-rock genre, the audience had already been won. The stage design also featured the ‘Voyeur’ aesthetic, with an illuminated cross along with arch, chandelier and lace motifs, creating an atmosphere that allowed for total immersion.

One of the highlights of the evening came with ‘First Original Thought’. First premiered during the Tate McRae tour, it has since become a fan favourite, complete with a now-recognisable dance that the audience performed loudly and impromptu enough to catch Rose off guard, before flowing naturally into ‘CRUSH!’ from Rose’s first EP ‘rumination as ritual’.

As themes of girlhood, community and femininity sit at the core of Rose’s work, it felt natural to see groups of friends hugging, linking arms and sharing the moments, mirroring the ease with which Rose carries her own femininity on and off the stage. That same ease runs through her sound, which taps into the spirit of an early 2010s coming-of-age film and gives the set a nostalgic undertone that makes it feel timeless. Up in the circle seats, not a single row remained sitting and the lighting also played a crucial role, with colour palettes closely aligned to Rose’s branding heightening the immersive feel of the set.

As the set unfolded, the energy in the venue never wavered. Fans in the back of the pit danced and jumped with friends, while ‘Stella’ provided the classic ballad moment lit by phone torches. ‘Get Around’, highly requested by fans, was performed to the delight of the audience, who sang back every word to Rose, who expressed how the tour had felt like the most positive thing that could come out of the unsettling feelings that led to the recording of ‘Voyeur’. Later in the evening, ‘Oh My’, the track responsible for introducing many fans to her music, earned one of the strongest responses of the night, and closing with ‘RIP’, she promised she would return to Brighton soon.

By the end of this tour, Rose will have played 138 shows and released two EPs, an incredible feat in such a short time and a testament to her commitment and undeniable pop-star status. And at only 23-years-old, she’s just getting started.

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WORDS ANA PINTO AND BEA VASQUES