British rising popstar, Olivia Dean, has kicked off the start of her world tour called ‘The Art Of Loving’. The British singer debuted her first arena tour to the audiences of Glasgow’s Hydro OVO last night, before playing a second night in Glasgow tonight.
The concert conveyed her artistic flair, that showcases a sense of classy, old-school jazz sounds, reflecting her difference from mainstream pop. The Brit-winner curated a setlist for her fans that met expectations, with performances of her top-charting songs such as ‘Nice to Each Other’, ‘So Easy (To Fall in Love)’, and a climactic close with ‘Man I Need’.
The start to the tour also saw live debuts of songs, such as ‘Loud’ and ‘Baby Steps’, making her performance a spectacle for fans who have been eager to see the songs performed. She also included a Curtis Mayfield cover, of the 1970s song, ‘Move On Up’, engaging with a wide audience who may enjoy a blast from the past.
After winning multiple Brit Awards, including ‘Artist Of The Year’, Dean has only gone up in the charts and respects of UK and worldwide listeners of all genres. A stand out award was also the ‘Song of the Year’ award for ‘Rein Me In’, alongside indie artist Sam Fender, which has remained at number one on the UK’s Singles Chart for seven non-consecutive weeks, however it did not appear in last night’s set list.
The artist blends sounds of jazz, pop, and R&B, with a classic neo-soul sound in her singing, reflecting an alternative pop that can be seen as nostalgic and comforting. With the release of her second studio album ‘The Art Of Loving’ debuting at number one in the UK, she became a chart-topper also in the US, where singles like ‘Man I Need’ became a top-10 hit.
Dean also has a wide music span, from topping charts and winning Brit Awards, the singer arguably gained mainstream attraction when she wrote and sang ‘It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be’ for the 2025 film ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ soundtrack. This signalled a romantic, comforting sound from the start, with her associations to the worldwide successful rom-com-franchise that is ‘Bridget Jones’.
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The UK leg of the tour continues until May, after performing at the London’s 20,000 capacity O2 for four nights in a row. The tour also stops at Manchester’s Co-op Live, before venturing to Europe stops, with a close back in London for two more nights, and two nights in Dublin’s Marlay Park.
