Symposium (w/ Emergency Radio, Saint Agnes) @ Islington Assembly Hall on November 17, 2022 [Show Review]

It’s been at least 23 years since Brit rock alumni Symposium took to the stage, but on November 17, they did so at London’s renowned Islington Assembly Hall and proved their ’90s brand of British rock still had a place in this world. In support of this one-off sold-out show were Emergency Radio and Saint Angus. Before we get into the details, though, comments must be made about the venue of choice. The Islington Assembly Hall is so far removed from the sort of venue you would expect to see any kind of live show aside from some kind of classical or orchestral event. It felt like a place where you may go to watch a play in the early 20th century from its Art Deco appearance, hand-carved decorative wall panels, red-carpeted entrance hall and even bathrooms straight out of a period drama. In e...

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