Noah Cyrus at Alexandra Palace Park, London

As the sun began to set, casting a warm glow over the distant London skyline behind the stage, Noah Cyrus graced Alexandra Palace Park with a performance that was nothing short of celestial. With the historic venue and open air adding a natural majesty to the evening, Cyrus and her band created a night that felt both intimate and unforgettable.

Opening with “I Saw the Mountains,” Cyrus eased the crowd into her set, her ethereal voice immediately captivating. But it was midway through the show that the energy reached a powerful high, as “Lonely” and “I Got So High That I Saw Jesus” were performed back-to-back, an emotional double hit. The crowd, already in their feelings, lifted their voices to join hers. Both tracks showcased Cyrus’s vocal range and raw emotional depth, blending heartbreak and hope with every note.

Then came a surprise that sent a thrill through the British crowd: a hauntingly beautiful cover of Oasis’s “Champagne Supernova.” It was a bold move, covering a Britpop classic in its homeland but Cyrus made it entirely her own. It was a moment of pure connection, the crowd swaying and singing as if the '90s anthem were reborn.

Throughout the night, Cyrus commanded the stage with a presence that was both captivating and timeless. She was radiant, graceful, and deeply engaged, smiling between songs, sharing snippets of stories, and locking eyes with fans as if each one mattered. She floated across the stage like an angel, yet her charisma was grounded, human, and magnetic.

The band deserves equal praise. Their restraint and musicianship elevated each song, never overpowering but always enhancing the emotion Cyrus delivered so effortlessly.

The evening closed with “July,” the haunting ballad many had come to hear. The anticipation was palpable, and when she finally sang the first note, a hush fell over the park. It was a goosebumps moment, a perfect closer to a set that balanced melancholy and transcendence in equal measure.

Noah Cyrus may have once stood in the shadow of others, but as the sun set over London, she was the light that held everyone’s gaze.

Words and Photos by Barny I.