Shouts and chats filled the room of the O2 Academy in Newcastle – the anticipation was growing. Finally, All Time Low burst onto the stage.

Lost in Stereo instantly began and the crowd went wild. It was the perfect opener – quick and lively – the pace was set. Six Feet Under the Stars followed, although the pace was a little slower, the momentum was not lost. It was clear the night was going to be a good one for All Time Low, they were professional and perfected, Alex Gaskarth’s vocals were – as always – unfaulted.

They glided through songs like Jersey Rae and Poppin Champaign – making sure their set provided a mixture of old and new songs. However, it was tracks from their latest album which got the biggest crowd reaction. After a quick chat with the fans, the band exploded into Break Your Little Heart, one of the nights best and it sparked an instant sing-along.

Although this time last year the band were playing in the Academy’s smallest room – to a much smaller audience – they have the showmanship and crowd pleasing tactics as those who’ve been around for a decade. After Stella, Coffee Shop Soundtrack followed, as did Remembering Sunday – a song where Alex Gaskarth shows off his talent before the band join him. Weightless was next, a full crowd sing-along and an energetic performance from both band and crowd brought the set to hault – the boys left the stage.

As the room filled once again with chants and claps, the band returned. Damned If I Do Ya, Damned If I Don’t restarted the set. The fans sang along to every word, however it was the chorus which really brought the fans to life – its punchy beat and rhythm meant no one was standing still. The set ended with the fantastic Dear Maria – the fans and Alex Gaskarth merged into one voice. The air was filled with a sea of clapping hands one minute and jumping bodies the next – no one was still, it would have been an impossible task. Its incredible chorus and fast pace ended the night perfectly.

All Time Low were flawless throughout their set, and mixing up tracks from both oldest and newest albums meant there was something for everyone. They played ten tracks – which is an impressive amount – however the crowd wanted more. It was a shame they missed out Hello Brooklyn and A Party Song from their set – two which could have fitted in excellently. An amazing gig – an amazing performance. This is definitely one for All Time Low to be proud of.

Picture by Victoria Morse