Olivia Dean

Olivia was great. It was an excellent performance. However, the sound quality at the O2 Institute was awful! We started off about 5 rows from the front. The sound was distorted and congested, and with too much/too thick bass. I could hardly hear the words. After a while we moved to the rear of the hall. It was better, but still not great. I think the mixing desk engineers would hear the sound at its best, but the audience in the middle to the front of the hall would be faced with the poor sound. I wonder therefore whether the engineers have ever listened to a concert standing further forward to understand just how bad it is. As it is, I wouldn't rush back to the O2 Institute for another concert. It's lovely to be able to get so close to the musicians, but the poor sound means it's not worth it.