Yungblud & Sawyer Hill at Mission Ballroom Denver

A Yungblud concert isn’t just a show – it’s an emotional explosion wrapped in eyeliner, sweat, and joy. The moment he bursts onto the stage, the atmosphere shifts from casual anticipation to full-blown chaos in seconds. He doesn’t just perform; he detonates! The crowd mirrors him, a sea of Doc Martens and dyed hair bouncing in unison to every beat. There’s something rawly unfiltered about his presence – part punk preacher, part chaotic best friend, part kid who never learned to sit still. Between songs, he grins like he can’t believe this is his life, and it’s impossible not to grin back.

Opener Sawyer Hill hit the stage with the kind of energy that makes a room feel twice as big. Known for blending soulful pop melodies with a dash of indie grit, Hill has been steadily building a reputation through heartfelt songwriting and intimate live shows. His set was a mix of crowd favorites and new material, each song delivered with a warmth that made the audience lean in closer.

Then the big event: Yungblud. Wow. Just WOW.

Born Dominic Harrison in Doncaster, England, Yungblud has built his career on a mix of chaos and conviction. Before he was selling out venues around the world, he was a kid obsessed with rock icons like Bowie and The Clash, channeling that restless energy into songwriting before he was even a teenager. He started releasing music in 2017, quickly carving out his niche with punchy tracks that blended punk, pop, and hip-hop. His breakout came with songs like “Parents” and “Loner,” both sharp, socially charged anthems that spoke directly to a generation fed up with being misunderstood.

By the time his debut album 21st Century Liability dropped in 2018, Yungblud had already become a voice for youth culture – loud, emotional, and politically aware. Collaborations with artists like Machine Gun Kelly, Halsey, and Bring Me The Horizon expanded his reach, but his message stayed the same: be yourself, loudly and without apology. His 2025 album Idols is my fave yet, especially the lead single “Lovesick Lullaby,” which is impossible not to dance to.

In concert, all that history comes alive. The early frustration, the anthems of belonging, the fierce sense of community that has grown around him. His show at Mission was PACKED with fans who see him not just as a musician but as a mirror for their own rebellion and resilience. Yungblud’s journey from a misunderstood small-town kid to a global rock star feels like one long middle finger to conformity – and he’s still not done raising it.

Yungblud will be back in Denver next summer at Red Rocks. I can’t wait to see how he completely smashes it at our iconic venue.

Sawyer Hill – Denver Concert Photos

Yungblud – Denver Concert Photos

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