Artist: Spacey Jane / Mia Wray

Venue: Brixton O2 Academy

Town: London

Date: 23.10.25

There was a chill in the air outside Brixton Academy last night but inside, Australia brought the heat. Two acts, one stage, and a sold-out crowd ready for a dose of sun-soaked indie energy that’s been quietly sweeping the UK.

Mia Wray

Mia Wray – Goosebumps and Glory

First on was Mia Wray, and if ever there was a voice made to stop a room in its tracks, it’s hers. Her opening notes cut through the chatter like a cold shock, sending goosebumps rippling through what was already a chilly London night. Then came the warmth — her voice blooming into something powerful, soulful, and utterly commanding.

Mia Wray

Mia Wray

Switching effortlessly between guitar and keys, Wray owned every inch of the stage. Her vocal range is something to behold: rich, emotional, and technically stunning, yet never showy. There’s a joy in the way she performs — that massive smile radiating out into the room, as if she still can’t quite believe she’s here. Brixton is by far the biggest venue she’s ever played, but you wouldn’t know it from the poise and polish on display.

It’s rare to see an artist look both completely at ease and genuinely in awe of the moment. Mia Wray struck that perfect balance. And for those who missed her, you’ve got another chance — she headlines The Lower Third at Outernet on November 4, and if there’s any justice, that room will be packed. Go early. She’s the real deal.

Website for Mia Wray

Mia Wray

Mia Wray

Spacey Jane – The Warm Embrace of Sound

Then came the main event: Spacey Jane, the Fremantle four-piece whose blend of indie warmth and emotional candour has quietly built them a half-billion-stream empire on Spotify.

Spacey Jane

Spacey Jane

For a band from coastal Western Australia, they’ve managed to bottle the feeling of sunlight, friendship, and growing pains — and somehow make it feel right at home under Brixton’s vaulted ceiling.

Their name, they’ve admitted, came together in a blur of beers and brainstorming — a spontaneous mix of words inspired by a friend named Jane. Fitting, really, because their sound feels just as naturally assembled: spacey guitars, shimmering rhythm, and heartfelt lyrics that invite you in rather than push you back.

Spacey Jane

Spacey Jane

Live, Spacey Jane’s sound became something you could feel — a warm surge that filled the room and wrapped the crowd in its glow. Every song landed heavier, the guitars rougher, the emotion more alive than on record. Between songs, frontman Caleb Harper looked out over the crowd, grinning as he said, “This is the biggest venue we’ve played outside of Australia.” The roar that followed said everything — they’d earned this one.

Guitarist Ashton Le Cornu was particularly electric, throwing shapes, shredding through the choruses, and waving up to friends and family in the balcony. From “Lots of Nothing” to “Booster Seat,” the setlist felt like a collective release — every song swelling, falling, and rising again until Brixton was one giant choir. By the time the final notes faded, it was obvious: this wasn’t just a good gig. It was one of the best of the year.

A Word for the Unsung

Website for Spacey Jane

Spacey Jane

Spacey Jane

Spacey Jane

Heroes

Credit, too, to Brixton Academy’s security team, who matched the energy with their own easy smiles and friendly professionalism. No heavy-handed nonsense, just people who clearly wanted everyone to have a great night. It’s a small thing, but it matters — and it helped make the whole experience even warmer.

Verdict

From Mia Wray’s goosebump-inducing opener to the enveloping indie glow of Spacey Jane, this was a night that reminded everyone why live music still holds such magic. Both acts left the stage looking genuinely moved — and so did we.

Spacey Jane are the best band you haven’t heard of yet, but not for long. After a night like this, the secret’s officially out.

Spacey Jane

Spacey Jane

Review and all photographs by Kevin O'Sullivan