The first of Alessi Rose’s two nights at Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre crackled with anticipation long before a single note was played. On the opening night of The Voyeur Tour, the venue filled early with a crowd made up largely of teenage girls many clearly experiencing their first ever live show. Their excitement was palpable. Any flicker of movement from the stage, whether a guitar tech walking by or a mic stand being adjusted, was met with shrieks that echoed around the historic room.
The night began with Becca Colley, the first of two handpicked openers selected personally by Alessi Rose. Colley had the honour of opening the first night, and her short set proved why she earned it. Her songs intimate, melodic, and tinged with a soft folk sweetness were delivered with an unshakeable calm despite the electric volume of the crowd. Colley’s vocals were warm and controlled, and though the audience didn’t always quiet down enough to catch subtler moments, she handled the room with impressive ease. A slightly more dynamic stage presence might have helped her cut through the noise, but as an emerging artist, she made a memorable introduction.
Main support came from Déyyess, who immediately shifted the energy upward. Darker, moodier, and more sonically expansive, her set contrasted nicely with Colley’s softness and provided a bridge into the high-octane pop of Alessi Rose. Déyyess commanded the stage with a confidence that suggested she’s been ready for rooms like the 3Olympia for a long time. Her vocals were sharp and emotive, and the production on her tracks gave the room a cinematic edge. Showing an artist on the rise, ready to claim larger stages of her own.
By the time the lights dimmed for Alessi Rose, the audience’s excitement had reached fever pitch. She launched her set with “That Could Be Me,” a bold opener that immediately established the tone of the night, polished, punchy pop delivered with charisma. The screams were almost deafening as she appeared, and to her credit, Alessi channeled that energy rather than.
Her 16-song setlist moved through the colourful palette of her current sound, playful, confessional, and emotionally immediate. Tracks like “imsochillandcool” and “Bittersweet” showcased her knack for hooks that stick instantly, while “Take It or Leave It” highlighted her ability to lean into vulnerability without losing the momentum of the show. At times, her vocals were swallowed slightly by the sheer volume of the crowd, but her stage presence remained steady and magnetic throughout.
One of the evening’s strengths was Alessi’s connection with her audience. She spoke directly to fans and made the cavernous 3Olympia feel surprisingly intimate. Still, there were moments when the production felt slightly safe clean and well rehearsed but lacking the spontaneity that can elevate a show from great to unforgettable. A few risks, a few unexpected arrangements, could have pushed the night to the next level.
Alessi closed with “Same Mouth,” a confident and fiery finale that sent the audience into one final round of ecstatic screams. As she left the stage, the sense lingered that many young fans had just witnessed the first major concert of their lives and that Alessi Rose had delivered exactly the kind of pop spectacle they hoped for.
The night wasn’t flawless, but it didn’t need to be. It was energetic, heartfelt, and full of promise, a vivid snapshot of an artist growing quickly, and a fanbase growing even faster.
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Set-list:
That Could Be Me
IKYK
don’t ask questions
First Original Thought
Stella
Get Around
Imsochillandcool
Lucy
Bittersweet
Falling Forever
Oh My
Pretty World
Take It or Leave It
Dumb Girl
RIP
Same Mouth
Photos & words – Ian Mc Donnell @mcgigmusic