Alessi Rose shines at her headline show in Manchester
On November 19th, Alessi Rose brought Manchester Academy into her ‘pretty world’ of confessional pop music and coquette aesthetics.
Landing mid-way through her Voyeur Tour 2025, Alessi’s Manchester show had fans arriving in uniform, wearing various shades of pink, bows in their hair and plenty of lace to match their favourite artist. Ready to sing, scream and cry along to her discography of equally empowering and angsty songs, fans were first graced with an energetic pop performance from opener, Déyyess.
A Kent-born artist whose self-titled ‘the people’s lesbian princess’, Déyyess’ discography is pillowy and anthemic, the perfect combination for a venue that felt intimate and full of connection. Friends at the barrier held hands as Déyyess played her fan-favourite single Claire alongside tracks from her latest EP, Would You Go Down On A Girl?
After Déyyess’ performance, the room was positively buzzing with excitement, and it wasn’t long before Alessi’s band took to the stage. Hidden behind a lace curtain with a glowing backlight, Alessi’s silhouette stood out in this soft dreamy way and set the tone perfectly for her arrival.
When the curtain dropped and she opened with That Could Be Me, there was an unexpected rocky edge to it that cut through her usual pop sound, giving the song a new vitality. Her movements flowed across the stage, and she often posed with her hands in ways that felt expressive and almost theatrical. A circular raised platform sat in the centre of the stage, and she used it often, giving the audience different angles to engage with her from.
In fact, Alessi’s outfit was one of the first things to catch our attention. She wore a white polo shirt paired with a tutu and white lace tights, creating a kind of tomboy ballerina look that felt completely her. Alessi has always had a style that sits outside what anyone else is doing, and her outfit that night added a strong sense of character to the show.
Eat Me Alive followed, and it was one of the moments that really showed off her voice. The belts in the chorus were huge, and the crowd answered them back with the same passion. You could hear fans shouting ad-libs like “driving home with me”, and she seemed genuinely moved by how loud it all was. Alessi then picked up an acoustic guitar for Don’t Ask Questions, and the change in energy was instant. It was emotional and stripped back, with fans in the front rows crying and swaying together.
CRUSH came next, and the room erupted. One of the most popular songs from her debut EP, Rumination as Ritual, its chorus had the crowd bouncing. Some groups of fans even had their own dance for it, which added to the feeling that this was a community as much as a concert. Stella came next, a vulnerable track about friendship break-ups that many can relate to. Then came Imsochillandcool, which lifted the energy again and made the whole room feel bright and playful. It was the kind of song that made everyone loosen up and have fun, almost like a shared burst of confidence.
Pretty World and Oh My were clear favourites of the setlist. Oh My had the loudest sing-along of the night, which is unsurprising given that the song went viral online and earned its rightful place as track one of Alessi’s sophomore EP, for your validation. During Pretty World, Alessi climbed down to the barricade to be with fans, letting them sing into the mic - and you could feel this wave of joy move throughout the room.
To close the night, Alessi played Same Mouth from her latest EP, Voyeur. A song about falling for someone you were warned about, it felt like a warm, honest ending to a show that had already been so personal. What stood out most of all, though, was the crowd itself. So many parents had brought younger children, and they were all dressed in the Alessi theme of pastels and lace, which created a really sweet and safe atmosphere.
Most of all, the night felt wholesome, energetic and full of connection. Alessi proved again that she is not just one of pop’s most promising emerging artists, but a performer with a clear vision and a real bond with her fans.
Though the Voyeur Tour is nearing an end, make sure to check out opener Deyyess’ work, especially since she’ll be heading out on a debut headline tour very soon! With shows across the UK & EU from March to April 2026, tickets can be found here.
As always, to stay updated with Alessi’s journey, make sure to follow her on Instagram and stream the deluxe version of her latest EP, Voyeur on Spotify: