NERIAH Live in Dublin: Electrifying Performance at The Academy!
By NERIAH’s Unfinished Business Tour
NERIAH’s Unfinished Business Tour ended its finale leg in Dublin last Sunday with what could only be described as an electrifying performance form the rising singer songwriter.
The tour had already made waves across the UK, with successful stops in Glasgow, Manchester, and London, so expectations were high for this last leg. Before NERIAH took the stage, the night kicked off with a couple of opening acts that set the tone beautifully.
Izza
First up was Izza. Now, I’ll be honest—I hadn’t heard of her before tonight. But from the second she hit the stage; she owned it. Her high-energy performance and infectious confidence had the crowd hooked. With club-ready tracks like X-Ray and Sweat, she had the crowd instantly in motion.
Elle Coves
If Izza turned up the heat, Elle Coves took things to another level. Her voice? Hauntingly beautiful. Her song writing? Effortless and deeply relatable. She delivered songs like Don’t, Headcase, and the stunning Tightrope with an emotional intensity that had the entire venue swaying and singing along. By the time she finished her set, the atmosphere was perfectly primed for what was to come.
NERIAH
Then, just like that, NERIAH breezed onto the stage like she was greeting a room full of old friends. There’s something so naturally charismatic about her—it’s not just the music; it’s the way she connects. With a bright smile and easy laughter, she immediately set the tone for an intimate yet high-energy performance.
She opened with Unfinished Business, and from the first note, her vocals were nothing short of stunning. NERIAH has that rare ability to make every lyric feel deeply personal, and it’s impossible not to be drawn in. As she moved seamlessly through Promise Ring and Red Flag, she took moments between songs to chat with the audience, sharing the stories and emotions behind each track. It’s this level of authenticity that makes her performances feel so special—it’s not just about the music; it’s about the connection.
With whoops from the crowd she drops her latest song Napoleon Complex, set for release in April. The moment she sang the opening lines— “I change your contact to never call me again, not going out with your friends, you know / I overreact and sometimes wish you were dead, but then I fucking forget, here we go”—you could feel the crowd hanging onto every word. It’s raw, it’s brutally honest, and it’s exactly the kind of song that resonates deeply. If the audience’s reaction is anything to go by, this one is going to be a hit.
The setlist was a whirlwind of over twenty songs, each one delivered with the kind of passion and energy that makes a show unforgettable. Highlights included fan favourites like Gone Girl and a cover of Katy Perry’s I Kissed a Girl that had the entire venue singing at the top of their lungs.
But beyond the music, what stood out the most was NERIAH’s genuine love for her fans. She didn’t just perform—she engaged, she laughed, she made everyone feel like they were a part of something special. That’s the magic of a great artist: the ability to turn a concert into a shared experience, where every person in the room feels connected to the music and to each other.
NERIAH isn’t just a rising star. Her voice, her stage presence, and her undeniable ability to craft songs that feel like they were written just for you—she’s got it all.
Great Night Great Voice.