CONCERT REVIEW: Motionless In White Play Amsterdam Show(s) In-Between Festival Shows

While touring Europe for various festival appearances, Motionless In White announced a few headlining shows in select European cities. Fans were thrilled to learn that the band would be performing not just one, but two shows at Amsterdam’s Melkweg. These shows, unsurprisingly, sold out quickly, reflecting the band’s growing popularity.

For those who couldn’t attend either of the Amsterdam dates, there’s good news. Motionless In White will return to the Netherlands early next year for a performance at Poppodium 013, a venue with a capacity of 3,000. This upcoming show marks the band’s largest headlining event in the Netherlands to date, and like the previous shows, tickets sold out rapidly. The band’s rising status in the music scene is clear.

At these more intimate performances, Motionless In White opted for a minimalistic stage setup, featuring a classic banner displaying the artwork from their latest album, Scoring The End Of The World. This approach was an interesting choice over the more modern digital displays commonly used by bands today.

Though Motionless In White have enjoyed popularity since their early albums, it’s evident that their fame has surged with the release of Disguise, a trend that continued with Scoring The End of The World. Consequently, their setlist heavily featured tracks from their recent work, while also including fan-favourite older songs like Reincarnate, Break The Cycle (2014), and Devil’s Night (2012). Additionally, the crowd responded enthusiastically to their cover of Somebody Told Me by The Killers.

Given the band’s packed festival schedule, the headlining shows were relatively simple, as is often the case with performances slotted between larger events. These smaller shows, however, offered a refreshing change of pace, allowing the band to connect directly with an audience that was there solely to see them. Frontman Chris Motionless engaged the crowd with casual conversations, banter among the band members, and graciously accepting gifts from fans.

Motionless In White‘s trajectory is undeniably upward, and with the success of their sold-out show at Poppodium 013, it wouldn’t be surprising to see them headlining larger clubs or even arenas after another successful album.

Glenn van den Bosch

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