When one thinks of the Royal Albert Hall images of refined, stately classical music comes to mind. If you would have told me even a year ago that I would be raving in the RAH I would have thought it was a magnificent idea but that you had a wild imagination and a weak grip on reality.
However, on the 17th of April 2025 something I had believed was anything other than just a dream came true.
I was mesmerised by the sheer beauty of the venue (my favourite by far) but also seeing people dance in their seats or on the main dance-floor area really brought a feeling of pure excitement and joy. I cannot even describe the amount of times I shouted “OMG!” at the top of my lungs! Adriatique, the swiss music duo Adrian Shala and Adrian Schweizer are absolutely amazing at their craft and I am truly blessed to have been able to witness history in the making.
With special guests such as Bipolar Sunshine, Coach Harrison, Delhia De France, Kevski and Nathan Nicholson adding that Je Ne Sais Quoi, this was not just looking at 2 (awesome) guys behind the decks but far far more. The RAH definitely lends itself as a stunning backdrop to this special melodic house duo.
I hope the Royal Albert Hall decides to keep these types of events going so that we can all feel this amount of magic.
Writer: Isabelle De Polla Photo Credits: Ross Davidson