Usher carried out an unique present at The Field in London on Sunday evening (30.03.25).
Usher handing out USH POUNDS at The Field / Credit score: Getty
The ‘King of R’n’B’ took to the stage on the notorious Soho venue to host the launch of Black Field with Spotify, a range present celebrating Black Excellence in homage to the “Chitlin Circuit” revues of the Fifties and Nineteen Sixties.
Choose followers and a number of superstar company had been handled to a setlist comprised of Usher’s classics, together with ‘Good Kisser’, ‘I Don’t Thoughts’ and ‘U Don’t Have To Name’.
Throughout his efficiency, Usher delighted followers by throwing out particular USH POUNDS throughout the membership.
Among the many star-studded crowd had been rappers Headie One and Ghetts, retired England soccer participant Rio Ferdinand and his spouse Kate Ferdinand and ‘Lord of the Rings’ actor Sir Ian McKellen, who’s an everyday at The Field. They obtained to sip on handcrafted cocktails named after his tracks like ‘Yeah!’, ‘U Remind Me’, ‘U-Flip’ and ‘Burn’.
In addition to Usher’s set, invitees to The Field had been additionally handled to a variety of spectacular and eclectic performances, together with a magician, faucet dancers and an aerialist.
An 11-piece collective from the London Gospel Choir additionally carried out.
The particular present at The Field adopted Usher opening his 10-date residency at The O2 as a part of his ‘USHER: Previous Current Future Tour’ on Saturday evening (29.03.25).
Usher wowed 20,000 followers on the iconic London area with a set that moved seamlessly via his three a long time of hits, together with his present divided into 10 distinct acts.
Highlights included ‘Name Me A Mack’, ‘Yeah!’, ‘U Acquired It Unhealthy’, ‘Love In This Membership’ and ‘There Goes My Child’, in addition to tracks from the 2010s and past, akin to ‘Climax’ and his current hit ‘Good Good’.
Taking a second to replicate on his 30-year profession, he spoke on to the group, acknowledging the deep connection he shares together with his UK followers.
He stated: “Hopefully my music has been one thing to you. Perhaps we fell in love collectively, possibly we had fun collectively, however one thing introduced you right here. And I simply need you to know, I recognize the connection. If I did not have you ever to cheer me on, I would not proceed to do that.”
Throughout ‘My Boo’, Usher made his method via the group handing out USH POUNDS and pouring pictures for followers.
He even joked: “I’ll take a pint as we’re right here in London!” His remark prompted an enormous cheer from the group.
The ultimate act introduced a poignant second, as Usher launched it with a Zoom name to his youthful self, providing an opportunity to replicate on three a long time of music and legacy, earlier than closing with anthemic membership tune ‘With out You’.
The live performance featured seven full costume modifications, together with a pretend fur coat, diamanté encrusted fits and Union Jack leather-based jacket and trousers by Mowalola.
Among the many sold-out crowd had been mannequin Leomie Anderson, ‘Love Island’ presenter Maya Jama, ‘Free Girls’ panellist Judi Love and ‘Get Out’ actor Daniel Kaluuya.
Usher takes to the stage at The O2 once more on Tuesday evening (01.04.25) and from mid-April he’ll carry out in Paris, Berlin and Amsterdam, earlier than returning to London on Might 6 and Might 7 to shut out the tour.
Go to UsherWorld.com for extra info and tickets.
USHER: PAST PRESENT FUTURE UK / EUROPEAN 2025 TOUR DATES:
Tues 01 April – London, UK – The O2
Wed 02 April – London, UK – The O2
Sat 05 April – London, UK – The O2
Solar 06 April – London, UK – The O2
Tues 08 April – London, UK – The O2
Wed 09 April – London, UK – The O2
Fri 11 April – London, UK – The O2
Tues 15 April – Paris, France – Accor Area
Wed 16 April – Paris, France – Accor Area
Sat 19 April – Membership Social @ Etihad Park, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Solar 20 April – System 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Tues 22 April – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Wed 23 April – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Fri 25 April – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Sat 26 April – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Mon 28 April – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Thurs 01 Might – Berlin, Germany – Uber Area
Fri 02 Might – Berlin, Germany – Uber Area
Solar 04 Might – Berlin, Germany – Uber Area
Tues 06 Might – London, UK – The O2
Wed 07 Might – London, UK – The O2
