Tom Grennan’s no stranger to walking out and performing in front of thousands of fans. Since his 2018 debut album, the singer-songwriter has performed on some of the UK’s biggest stages, at pretty much every major festival out there, and this summer he played on the Eden Session stage which sits under the iconic biomes at the Eden Project, Cornwall.
Tom Grennan Eden Sessions-image Ian Mayou
First and foremost, this concert was fantastic. I’ve been a Tom Grennan fan for years, ever since his debut album Lighting Matches, but this was the first time I’d seen him perform live, and he was even better than I’d hoped. As soon as Tom came onstage to a sold-out Eden of 6,000 fans, he brought with him a contagious energy which he kept up from start to finish. He had a larger-than-life stage presence, which easily filled the enormous space, and he equally knew just how to engage the crowd. You could see from the sea of hands, constantly in the air, that everyone was having a brilliant time and really involved in the music.
Tom Grennan Eden Sessions-image Ian Mayou
Tom Grennan graced the stage at the renowned Eden Sessions on July 5th, 2024, delivering an unforgettable set that will linger in the memories of all who were present. His powerful and soulful vocals, combined with his dynamic stage charisma, mesmerized the audience, creating an evening that will be cherished for years to come. Grennan's unwavering dedication and emotional connection with the crowd undoubtedly solidified his performance as one of the standout moments of this year's Eden Sessions series.
Image by Ian Mayou Photography
Speaking of the music, Tom served some incredible vocals in this concert. I don’t know how he had the breath, given all his jumping and dancing around. He sang a brilliant range of songs performing all the ones I know and love. I particularly loved his performance of ‘Let’s Go Home Together’ which he sang with one of his talented backing singers, Angel. Additionally, his support act, Liv Dawson, definitely deserves a mention. She’s got a great voice and I loved the songs she played. Tom declared that he wanted the concert to have a party atmosphere, and he definitely delivered. The stage itself added so much electric energy to the concert, with light beams, flamethrowers and a superb lighting arrangement.
Despite unwavering confidence he did show some glimmers of disbelief as he considered his mass of fans. "Just look at you all - this is a dream," he said, looking out at thousands of people as they threw their arms in the air and clapped the sequence from Queen's We Will Rock You. When he said jump, they jumped, when he said clap, they clapped, and it was impossible not to have fun watching him revel in it. His charisma and ability to connect with his audience makes it feel as if you're watching a mate who's just made it big, even though it's been seven years since his debut single Something in the Water was released. He twirled around the stage with the energy of a sugar-hyped child at a school disco, yet managed to make it look effortlessly cool. He also commented on the "beautiful setting"
Tom concluded the show by singing one of his most popular songs, ‘Little Bit of Love’. You could tell he was really appreciative of his fans, and thoroughly enjoyed performing to a Cornish crowd (according to him, Cornwall is one of his favourite places in the world) !