Crawlers, Hot Mulligan, Cavetown and Pierce The Veil
Utilita Arena // Birmingham, England // 27 September 2025
Photos and review by Sophie Jones
Entering Utilita Arena felt like stepping straight back into the early 2000s — a sea of dyed hair, scene-inspired fashion and throwback styles came through the doors. The nostalgia was fitting, though, as tonight, Pierce The Veil brought their I Can’t Hear You World Tour to Birmingham, a show celebrating all five albums from their career so far, as frontman Vic Fuentes mentioned to the crowd during the night.
Crawlers
Crawlers opened the night with real impact. Charismatic frontwoman Holly Minto commanded attention from the start to finish, moving effortlessly across the stage and pulling the audience into every song. They delivered a sharp, confident set — one that suggested this band is only going to get bigger from here, so definitely keep an eye on these musicians.
Hot Mulligan
Next up were Hot Mulligan and they kept the energy high. Despite moody, dark lighting and their heavier guitar tone, they were very lively and engaging. Early in the set, vocalist Nathan Sanville paused to call for help in two separate spots in the crowd, where fans had passed out in what was a very packed out floor space . Once he was assured everyone was safe, he wasted no time kicking back in with Fly Over State (The Whole Time), keeping momentum rolling.
Cavetown
Last but by no means last of the supports were Cavetown then shifted the mood entirely, offering the audience a chance to breathe. Robin Skinner bounded onstage with a bright smile, full of joy alongside his bandmates. Their set was full of warmth and feel-good energy, with Robin constantly interacting with fans — waving, pointing, and sharing small moments with people in the crowd who had grabbed his attention. It was a wholesome, uplifting performance that balanced the night perfectly before the chaos to come.
Pierce The Veil
Whilst waiting for Pierce The Veil it could be seen that condoms had been blown up and were being batted around the crowd while they waited for the band to take to the stage. Again, very fitting for the nostalgic vibes of the evening as I personally haven’t seen anyone do that at a show in years. Anyway, by the time the stage filled with thick smoke and intro music boomed across the arena, the anticipation was high. One by one, the members of Pierce The Veil emerged through the haze, launching straight into Death of an Executioner, followed by Bulls in the Bronx and Pass the Nirvana. Talk about an opening statement that set the tone for the rest of the night.
The setlist spanned their entire discography, offering something for every fan, old and new. Between songs, Vic Fuentes paused to introduce his bandmates — jokingly calling them his “emergency contacts” — before dedicating their track Emergency Contact to a new friend he’d made called Lilly.
The finale was everything you’d expect and more. Closing with King For a Day, the arena erupted: inflatable crowns bobbed through the pit, circle pits spun furiously with the odd crowd surfer getting bobbed along. Jaime Preciado climbed onto the barrier on the front row, leaning into the crowd to personally thank fans, a gesture that made the night feel even more special.
Overall, Pierce The Veil delivered an amazing show, which was a celebration of their history, their fans, and the community they’ve built over the years. Birmingham definitely got a night that was equal parts nostalgic, emotional, and explosive.
