In a set filled with hits from the 2018 remake of 'A Star Is Born' as well as her own music, Ricki-Lee hit the stage at The Tivoli and practically blew the roof off the place.
Her energy infectious from the get-go, Ricki-Lee's stunning vocals echoed through the room all night long. The first half of the show was an homage to 'A Star Is Born', with the performer crushing her renditions of tracks originally sung by Lady Gaga such as 'I Don't Know What Love Is', 'Why Did You Do That', 'Always Remember Us This Way', 'I'll Never Love Again', and of course, 'Shallow', joined in the duets by a male vocalist.
Between tracks, Ricki-Lee's banter and personal anecdotes only pushed the energy in the room to new heights, as she spoke of her love for the film and its music. Any person with a good voice can sing a song, but it's another thing to feel it. The performer's decision to play this music was obviously a personal one, because the emotional attachment was evident here, only making each song more enjoyable and immersive.
'A Star Is Born' was loved the world over as soon as it hit cinemas, so her decision to sing these songs was not only intelligent (the audience received them very well) but also a fantastic way to display her undeniable vocal abilities.
The real dance party began in the second half of the show, where Ricki-Lee pulled out all the stops to ensure The Tivoli was turned into an all-are-welcome disco where dancing was mandatory and singing along was highly encouraged. Playing anthems 'Can't Touch It', 'Hear No, See No, Speak No', 'Unbothered', and more, it was an energetic and dazzling display of a seasoned musician who evidently thrives off live performance and an adoring crowd.
Speaking of the crowd, interaction was at its peak in part two. Ricki-Lee sauntered through the seats on more than one occasion, spreading her vibrant vibes across the venue for all to absorb. This woman knows how to please an audience. . . By the conclusion of the evening (the obscenely groovy banger 'Raining Diamonds'), it's safe to say most – if not all – concertgoers felt they'd spent their Friday evening with a gifted performer truly dedicated to her craft.
