SEEING one of my favourite bands live was something I was buzzing to do, but I can confirm that an Ocean Alley concert is not to be missed.

The Australian psychedelic rock band visited the O2 Academy Bournemouth on their second UK tour, drawing in huge crowds of eager fans.

People moved closer as frontman Baden Donegal stepped onto the stage wearing a bright green cap and a printed t-shirt.

Setting the tone of the night, the band opened with Touch Back Down, a song from their most recent album, Low Altitude Living.

Following with fan favourites Tombstone and Knees, the vibes had been set with mellow sounds accompanied by people singing along and swaying to the music.

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Visiting from the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia, the blend of reggae, indie pop and rock left us in anticipation as we awaited their next song.

With the art-deco architecture of the O2’s Music Hall paired with dreamy lighting, guitar riffs and smooth vocals, you could close your eyes and be transported to sandy beaches and summer evenings with your friends.

Following on with a set list from across all four albums and even an unreleased single, there was something for everyone, including a couple of my favourites, Drinks and Cigars and Happy Sad.

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As expected, Confidence received the biggest buzz of the night. The song, which grew to acclaim on TikTok, has captivating lyrics delving into themes of self-belief and originality.

The song has now surpassed 110million streams on Spotify alone to which I am not surprised because it is truly worth a listen or twenty!

Ocean Alley ended the night on a high with performances of Baby Come Back and Happy Sad.

By that point, the crowd was lively, with people singing, cheering, dancing, and lifting each other on their shoulders.

The crowd said their goodbyes and the band thanked us for our energy, but we weren’t going to give up without a fight, demanding one more song.

Thankfully, our prayers were answered, and they came back to the stage to sing us off with Lemonworld.

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In my opinion, it was a perfect evening and a testament to a band truly worthy of their rise to stardom.