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The Reytons at Aviva Studios: Raucous triumph as Gary Neville makes surprise appearance

It's Saturday night in Manchester and The Reytons storm into the sparkling Aviva Studios, greeted by a crowd already fired up for the night to come. From the crashing first chords of Red Smoke, the 5000-capacity hangar-like venue pulsates as yellow pyrotechnics fill the air. The atmosphere is electric as the four-piece, now a festival-headlining force, hurtle through their set at breakneck speed. 2024 single Adrenaline kicks in, and the crowd turns into a surging mass of bodies hurling themselves towards the stage. READ MORE: Nightclubs could be 'extinct' by the end of the decade but this Manchester venue is fighting back READ MORE: Doves at Aviva Studios: Manchester heroes' first home city shows in 15 years worth the wait Frontman Jonny Yerrell is in his element, pacing with purpose and bouncing around the stage with genuine excitement. His voice slices through the air like a battle cry, met with a sold-out crowd that sings back every word with relentless energy. Earlier in the night, Liverpool's The Kairos and rising star Freddie Halkon set the tone with high-energy sets, Halkon's Come Around Again a standout moment before the chaos kicked in. The industrial warehouse setting amplifies every pounding drumbeat and snarling guitar riff, sending shockwaves through the crowd. It's an all-consuming wall of sound, and the Rotherham quartet wastes no time making it their own. Let Me Breathe, and Harrison Lesser hit even harder in this vast space, every note bouncing back off the exposed concrete walls. Eight years in, they may still not be (or want to be) mainstream staples, but the band's fiercely independent rise is impossible to ignore, powered by the devoted community of fans they have built up. They might not be about to headline Glastonbury, but they represent a music community at their very best, and you know just what to expect a night with The Reytons, underrated but still unrivalled and just a lot of fun. Their latest release, 'Live From Clifton Park,' a live album capturing their iconic hometown show, broke into the top five of the album charts last year, following their 2023 number-one record. Tonight's blistering set in front of a sold-out crowd is proof of why their live reputation keeps soaring. The night takes a turn as former Man United great Gary Neville joins the band for a raucous Low Life as he fulfils his promise of playing with the band on their UK tour. Then comes Cash In Hand & Fake IDs, a riotous blast of reckless abandon that sees pints flying, arms flailing, and bodies bouncing as flames fly into the air. The energy reaches a fever pitch with Knees Up. They barely give the crowd a moment to breathe as they launch into Reytons classics Slice of Lime, On the Back Burner, and Billy Big Bollocks. The band briefly leaves the stage before Jonny returns to explain, 'You've changed our lives; we're just a DIY band from Rotherham' before ripping into Kids Off The Estate. Uninvited follows similarly riotously. And then, the grand finale. Broke Boys Cartel sends Aviva Studios into a final frenzy, as Jonny exclaims, 'We're going to need a bigger room next time' - a defiant statement from a band built on proving people wrong. The good news for everyone in attendance? The Reytons will return to the North West this May for a headline show at Warrington's Neighbourhood Weekender. If tonight is anything to go by, their fans won't just be ready - they'll be counting down the days. Red Smoke Adrenaline Let Me Breathe Harrison Lesser Retro Emporium Headache 2006 Low Life Market Street Cash In Hand & Fake IDs Knees Up Slice of Lime On the Back Burner Billy Big Bollocks Kids Off the Estate Uninvited Broke Boys Cartel