Bakar at the Albert Hall, Manchester.

By Anya Baxter.

London singer-songwriter Bakar graced Manchester with a two day vacancy at the iconic Albert Hall. The indie star has mixed in rock and r&b influences to create a sound adored by many, including the crowd's of two jam-packed nights in Manchester.

The rising star has had an incredible year, notably making an appearance at Reading and Leeds festival 2023, and having his stunning single "Hell N Back" reach chart status worldwide. The turnout in Manchester was evidence of his talent, and Bakar put on an endlessly entertaining show, with unique stage designs and an ecstatic crowd. Opening with "OneInOneOut", Bakar appeared from behind a canvas sphere, illuminating a captivating silhouette.

When it came around to the song "Small Town Girl", Bakar appeared on the balcony of the venue, and performed the song from there, drawing the eye of everyone in the venue. The crowd knew every word as the set flowed through "Hell N Back", a song fully worthy of all its success. Returning for an encore of "Big Dreams", Bakar brought night one to a close, ready to return the following day for another stellar performance filled with brilliant music and positive energy from his connection to his listeners in the audience, dying to see what will come next from the singer.