GIG REVIEW: Transvision Vamp at the 02 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
By Neil Durham
WORTH A LOOK?: *****
WHEN?: Thursday 22 October and tour running through 1 November 2026
Setlist: Trash City; Tell That Girl To Shut Up; I Want Your Love; Speedball; Sister Moon; Pressure Times; You’re A Dirtbomb, Lester; The Only One; If Looks Could Kill; Born To Be Sold; Down On You; Revolution Baby; Pay The Ghosts; Landslide Of Love; Baby I Don’t Care; The Impression Of Normalcy; Bad Valentine; Velveteen
We haven’t seen Transvision Vamp live since Portsmouth Guildhall in 1991 and are here for the hits but the added joy of this gig is the occasional nods in the set to lead singer Wendy James’ fascinating continuing solo career.
- Read on for reasons including how this is 1 of the best gigs we’ve seen all year
