CONCERT REVIEW: Bad Nerves Concert Filled With Crowd Surfers

Bad Nerves have just kicked off their Still Nervous tour. They’ve already played two shows, and on Wednesday evening, November 6, the tour made its stop in Amsterdam.

The show started a little later than planned, but that didn’t dampen the mood. The atmosphere in the venue was lively, and everyone was excited. Suddenly, the lights dimmed, and the support act, Ultra Q, took the stage at Tolhuistuin. From the very first song, the crowd was fully engaged. Ultra Q proved to be an energetic opener, setting a good tone for the night ahead.

For much of their set, Ultra Q were backlit, so the audience mostly saw silhouettes, which gave their performance a cool, moody effect. Between songs, when the band chatted briefly with the audience, the lights came up, and we got a good look at them. Later in the show, the lighting improved, allowing us to see each band member more clearly on stage.

After Ultra Q‘s set, it was time. Bad Nerves came on stage, and right from the start, the crowd erupted into mosh pits. The energy in the room instantly skyrocketed. My favorite song on the setlist was Radio Punk—it was super catchy. This one’s definitely going on my playlist!

When you’re genuinely enjoying yourself, it shows on stage and in the crowd’s response. It was clear that Bad Nerves were having a fantastic time. The vocals were spot-on, and the band’s chemistry added a lot to the performance.

The atmosphere in the room was great; everyone was clearly having a blast, and there was a friendly vibe all around. Almost every song sparked a new mosh pit, whether initiated by the crowd or the band.

During the song Sorry, the band encouraged audience interaction, asking everyone to raise their hands and sway along with the beat. Watching from the balcony, it was a great view, and I imagine it looked just as awesome from the stage.

The band also played several tracks from their latest album, Still Nervous, which the audience loved. And I totally agree—it sounded fantastic!

In addition to mosh pits, some people in the crowd were also crowd-surfing. It’s fun to watch people put their trust in the hands of others. A few people even sat down on the floor to “row,” which was pretty amusing. I thought it was quite brave, considering the floor was sticky from spilled drinks by then.

Ultra Q

Bad Nerves

Kelly Vermeer

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