Straight off the back of their debut album release, Reading-based Only The Poets sold out their biggest show to date at the iconic O2 Academy Brixton. Having previously housed the legendary likes of The Clash, Kasabian and Coldplay, the band stepped onto the stage with confidence to mark the biggest night of their career so far. Image credit: Jordan Logan Even before the night itself, the band were making headlines for a bold statement about accessibility to live music by cha

Words & Review: Eline Josephine Photography Credit: Tessa Van Eijkelenburg On August 30, 2025, Only The Poets played three unique shows in their hometown Reading – the place where they first started out as a band. The concerts were held in promotion of their new album “AND I’D DO IT AGAIN”, which will be released on January 30, 2026. Reading wasn’t the only city where they performed. They also played special shows in Berlin, Amsterdam, and Banbury – even doing multiple gigs p