Midnight Til Morning in Berlin

Photo by Paula Zawicka

Words by Paula Zawicka

In a small Berlin venue, a new four-piece boyband showed they’re already past the “ones to watch” stage. From the first song, the show was energetic and loose, driven by strong vocals and a level of onstage chemistry that felt natural rather than rehearsed. Midnight Til Morning moved constantly – dancing, joking, and hyping each other up – while keeping the crowd closely involved throughout the night.

The stage design referenced the stripped-back look of their earliest performances, a thoughtful callback that fit the scale of the room. Between songs, they read signs, chatted with fans, and even invited a few people onstage to dance with them, which quickly became one of the night’s highlights.

The setlist focused heavily on what’s coming next. A large portion of the show was made up of unreleased material, alongside a handful of covers. The acoustic section stood out in particular: seated on chairs, some with guitars, the band slowed things down and let their vocals take the lead. During this moment, they covered a song by Liam Payne – a clear nod to the strong One Direction presence in the crowd and to his role in helping the group get started.

At different points during the show, each member made their way down from the stage and into the crowd, keeping the connection with fans close and informal. The audience matched that energy, singing along throughout, organising several fan projects, and lighting up the venue with phone flashlights.

A cover of “drivers licence” served as the second to last song before the band closed the set with their debut single “Bye,” sending the crowd home on a high. Fun, lively, and full of personality, the Berlin show made a strong case for a band clearly finding their footing live.

Photos by Paula Zawicka