There was something really special about the atmosphere inside St Luke’s on 11 September. From the moment the crowd started filling the venue, there was a real sense of excitement and anticipation. This wasn’t going to be a huge arena show, it was an intimate Glasgow night with Paige Turley, and that made it feel much more personal. The room was buzzing, everyone was ready for a great night, and when the music finally started, it was clear we were in for something memorable.
The evening got off to a brilliant start with support from Hollie Robinson and Ross Anderson, who both gave the crowd plenty to enjoy and set the mood perfectly for Paige’s arrival.
When Paige finally took to the stage she completely owned it. Her vocals were every bit as impressive as you would hope, but what really stood out was how comfortable and genuine she seemed throughout the night. The intimate setting allowed her personality to come through, with plenty of laughs, stories and interaction with the audience between songs.
The set included some fantastic original performances of “Lonely Tonight,” “Blue,” “Vertigo”, “Liars,” “Embers” and “You Make Me High,” alongside a selection of fantastic covers that showed off the versatility of her voice. There were quieter, more emotional moments, followed by songs that had the whole room singing along, giving the night a really enjoyable balance.
One of the biggest highlights was when Paige invited the Ups and Downs Theatre Group onto the stage to perform a song with her. It was an unexpected, genuinely lovely moment, and the warmth from both Paige and the audience made it even more memorable. It was exactly the sort of personal touch that suited the intimate nature of the evening.
What made the gig particularly enjoyable was that Paige never felt distant from the crowd. She spoke openly, had a laugh and created the feeling that everyone in the room was sharing the evening with her rather than simply watching from the audience. There was a real sense of connection, and being in Glasgow seemed to make the occasion even more meaningful.
By the time “Raise Your Hands Up” came round, the atmosphere had reached another level, with the crowd fully behind her. It was a brilliant way to bring the evening to a close and left everyone on a real high.
As a fan, it was exactly the kind of night you hope for. Great music, incredible vocals, plenty of personality and a few genuinely special moments that you’ll remember afterwards. Paige proved once again that she has the voice and presence to command a stage, but this intimate St Luke’s show also showed just how well she can connect with an audience when given the space to do so.
Review & Photographs by Chloe McLelland Photography
