Words: Sophie Thompson
Photo Credit: James Mirfield

Good Neighbours took to Manchester for the third night of their UK tour and delivered a high energy performance to remember proving why they are one of the UK’s most talked about indie acts of 2026. The London based indie rock duo comprising Oli Fox and Scott Verrill shot to fame back in 2024 after their song ‘Home’ went viral on TikTok and went on to become one of their most popular songs. Since then, they’ve expanded their following through global touring and festival appearances including the coveted Glastonbury slot. 

Support came from Cornish fourpiece Fletchr Fletchr one of the UK’s most exciting new indie bands. Their melody driven, emotionally charged sound was immediately compelling. Their debut single ‘Jet Black’ consumed by a catchy chorus destined to get stuck in your head. Comprised of lead singer and guitarist Rohan Fletcher, lead guitarist Adam Sanders, drummer Oli  Williams and bassist George Green. Fletchr Fletchr’s music often explores  themes of love and loss drawing on lead singer Rohan Fletcher’s personal  experience of losing his dad expressed through the song ‘Life’. The quartet  are rapidly building a loyal fanbase and are positioning themselves as ones  to watch in 2026. 

Masterpeace followed giving a set which seamlessly blended concert and pure party atmosphere. A highlight of his set was ‘Home’ an anthemic song which got the crowd dancing. The energy in the room was electric as the crowd sang along to the infectious chorus “I don’t want to go home unless it’s with you”. The track saw lead singer Peace Okezie leap into the crowd dancing alongside the fans in a spontaneous moment of pure joy that amplified the atmosphere in New Century Hall. 

Good Neighbours began their set with ‘Suburbs’ a track rich in percussion which immediately ignited the crowd. Fox, stationed between a mini drunk setup and a synthesiser, commanded the stage as the entire audience sang along to the first chorus. It immediately became eident that Good Neighbours are not just riding the hype of one song, but they have created a genuine space for themselves within the indie scene, backed by an adoring fanbase.

Each song was elevated by the lighting with golden, yellow, orange and pink and blue hues evoking the hazy tranquillity of summer. ‘Skipping Stones’ carried that feeing further. Fox, switching between microphones distorting his vocals to different pitches gave the song a youthful sun soaked feel. The bands performance was immaculate as they put on a tight performance accompanied by lively dance moves. For the hour which they were on stage summer had arrived in Manchester leaving behind the rain and miserableness of winter.

The duo’s setlist mostly consisted of songs taken from their debut album ‘Blue Sky Mentality’ which they released in October 2025. A standout track was the tender ‘Wonderful Life’ to which the band said they “wanted people to come in the room feeling how you feel and leave felling lighter”, and that they achieved, in a room full of light summery music everyone in New Century Hall forgot about everything for that hour. 

The apex of the night was their incredible performance of their viral hit ‘Home’. From the moment the track began with the soft whistles the crowd was singing the lyrics back to the London duo at the top of their lungs. As the entire crowd sang the lyrics “darling, won’t you take me home”, it was clear that in that moment no one wanted to go home as everyone sang along once more. 

The night was not over just yet as the encore began with ‘Daisies’ the lively upbeat track which got the crowd dancing one final time.

Good Neighbours certainly made the Manchester crowd feel lighter and bringing a taste of summer back to Manchester during the cities coldest season. With performances like this there is no denying that they have solidified their place in indie music.