"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 6/15/26)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 10 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that EMF is rated as an impressive live performer, with worthwhile shows overall.
How long are their concerts?
How long are EMF concerts? EMF concerts usually last an hour and a half.
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On tour
Huntington State Beach, Huntington Beach, CA, United States (November 14); Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam, Netherlands (November 30);Luxor, Köln, Germany (December 2);The Prospect Building, Bristol, United Kingdom (May 1)
EMF were an indie/alternative dance band that formed in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England in 1989. Best known for their 1990 hit "Unbelievable", the band consisted of James Atkin (vocals, guitar), Ian Dench (guitar, keyboards), Derry Brownson (keyboard, samples), Zach Foley (bass) and Mark Decloedt (drums).
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Critic Concert Reviews
RockShot Magazine (UK)
January 29, 2026
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EMF, Jesus Jones & Bis Bring Britpop Energy Back To O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
If you were anywhere near a radio in the early ‘90s, chances are you’ve belted out “Unbelievable” or drifted off to the spacey groove of “In the Meantime.” On June 15th in San Francisco, two of the UK’s most eclectic exports, EMF and Spacehog, joined forces for a co-headlining show at Great American Music Hall
