Low magenta light settled across the stage before the first track lifted the room. Shot at the O2 Academy Birmingham, the space felt compressed and direct, with the crowd close enough to register every shift in pace. Rita Ora moved through the set with tight choreography balanced by informal exchanges between songs.

Photographing this date on the Phoenix Tour meant working quickly in a contained environment. Sightlines were narrow and lighting cues were sharp, so timing was critical. I focused on proximity — moments where expression and audience reaction met at the edge of the stage.

The atmosphere was immediate and personal, shaped as much by the room as by the production.