It’s been quite the year, it’s almost Christmas and what would the festive season be without some recognition of the best of 2022? Over the next month we’ll shortlist five nominees in each of 16 categories for our 8th annual Oscars, or monstas if you will, of 2022.
- Read on for the nominees for the monsta for Best Gig of 2022 2021 winner Daði Freyr and HYYTS; 2020: Lucy Spraggan at The Mill, Digbeth, 2019: Divine Comedy at Eventim Apollo, 2018: Suede at Eventim Apollo; 2017: Bananarama at Eventim Apollo, 2016: Shura at KOKO; 2015: Suede at Camden Roundhouse
2. Ella Henderson and Cian Ducrot, 02 Shepherd’s Bush Empire Review Ella Tickets Cian Tickets
3. Lady Gaga’s Chromatica Ball, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London Review Tickets
4. Lorde, Camden Roundhouse Review Tickets
5. Pet Shop Boys, The 02, London Review Tickets
- Who should win? Tell us in the comments below or email us at neildurham3@gmail.com. Want to know why we like this shortlist? Click on the tags to read our reviews. Winner revealed on this site on 30/12/22
- Vote for Best Podcast of 2022; Best Venue; Best Performance Of A Song; Best New Musical; Best New Play; Best Album Best Supporting Actor; Best TV/Fim Actress; Best TV/Film Actor; Best Film; Best Song; Best Theatre Actress and Best Theatre Actor; and Best Revival
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Has to been The Divine Comedy. Such an extraordinary feat to perform so much different songs over the five songs with the tempo, energy and atmosphere staying at fever pitch from the first song to the final encore.
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Chromatica Ball was a blast and deserves to win
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The Divine Comedy’s residency at the Barbican was simply sublime. Over five days, the band and their accompanying seven-piece ensemble played c115 songs – amazing!
These were the gigs of my life, never mind the year!
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The Divine Comedy at the Barbican were a masterclass and must surely win . Awesome 👍
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