Halsey was in her element as she took the main stage at Poland's Open'er Festival, bursting into an electrifying set that left the crowd begging for more. The American pop sensation has always been known for her fearless live performances, and this one was no exception – think high-energy beats, heartfelt ballads, and a healthy dose of swagger.
Among the highlights was a thunderous rock remix of 'Colours', which had the entire audience on their feet and dancing like there was no tomorrow. But it was moments like these that made Halsey's set truly special – take her poignant dedication to 'Honey', where she proudly declared, "I love women" to an appreciative crowd.
It's been a whirlwind few months for Halsey, who wrapped up her 10-year anniversary tour for 'Badlands' earlier this year. And now, as part of her 'euro summer run', she was in Poland to join the likes of The xx, David Byrne, Zara Larsson, Florence + The Machine, and Kneecap for a truly unforgettable weekend of music.
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds were also making waves at Open'er, having just embarked on their first series of UK and European shows since 2024. Their Dublin date at Malahide Castle was the perfect warm-up act, with Cave and co treating fans to a thrilling mix of classic tracks and deep cuts – including a spine-tingling cover of The Pogues' 'Rainy Night In Soho', dedicated to Shane MacGowan and Fontaines D.C.'s manager Trevor Dietz.
But the real excitement lies ahead, as Nick Cave & Co gear up for what promises to be a thrilling new chapter. Speaking on his 'Red Hand Files' blog in May, Cave dropped a tantalising hint that The Bad Seeds were "messing around" in the studio with the "vague idea of making a new record". With their 2024 release 'Wild God' still fresh in our minds, it's anyone's guess what this next chapter will bring – but one thing's for certain: we can't wait to find out.
The Open'er Festival is set to sizzle until July 4, with an all-star line-up including The Cure, JENNIE, Addison Rae, and Ethel Cain still to come. It's going to be a weekend of pure music magic – so get ready to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of one of Europe's most iconic festivals!