Joy Crookes

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Critics Consensus

Joy Crookes is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 5% of all live performers. Based on 7 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Joy Crookes is rated as an excellent live performer, with memorable shows that are worth seeing. Joy Crookes concert reviews describe live shows and performances as emotional, soulful, stunning, astonishing, and captivating.

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On tour

Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland, (November 3); Manchester Academy, Manchester, United Kingdom, (November 12); O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, (November 15); O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom, (November 16); O2 Brixton Academy, London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, (November 18); O2 Academy Brixton, London, United Kingdom, (November 19); Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium, (November 24); Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands, (November 26); X-tra, Zürich, Switzerland, (December 1);

Artist Info

Genre

r&b

Origin

Lambeth, London, England, United Kingdom (10/9/1998)

Bio

Joy Elizabeth Akther Crookes is a British Neo Soul singer-songwritter of Bangladeshi-Irish heritage. She was born in Lambeth, South London and grew up in the area of Elephant and Castle. Crookes has cited Black Uhuru, Marvin Gaye, The Pogues, Sinead O'Connor, Kendrick Lamar, Gregory Isaacs and Kate Nash as her influences.; Joy Elizabeth Akther Crookes is a British Neo Soul singer-songwritter of Bangladeshi-Irish heritage. She was born in Lambeth, South London and grew up in the area of Elephant and Castle. Crookes has cited Black Uhuru, Marvin Gaye, The Pogues, Sinead O'Connor, Kendrick Lamar, Gregory Isaacs and Kate Nash as her influences.

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Critic Concert Reviews

The Guardian (UK)

February 22, 2025

Joy Crookes Live At The Islington Assembly Hall, London

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The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

July 25, 2022

Joy Crookes was loving the alien at Auckland’s Powerstation last night and the crowd was giving plenty of love right back at her.

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The Independent (UK)

June 27, 2022

Joy Crookes plays out her emotional Glastonbury debut on the Pyramid Stage, while Self Esteem proves that John Peel is where it’s at

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Hot Press Magazine (Ireland)

November 12, 2021

Supported by Kai Kwasi, the London-based Irish-Bangladeshi songstress delivered a stunning performance of her debut album Skin at The Academy last night, November 11.

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Gigwise (UK)

February 3, 2022

Joy Crookes at Omeara, London, 02/02/22

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The Line Of Best Fit (UK)

February 3, 2022

She might have nominations for Best Pop/R&B Act and Best New Artist under her belt, but the ever-soulful Joy Crookes displays a breadth of experience as she steps into London's Omeara venue for one of this year’s BRITs Week performances, presented by Mastercard for War Child.

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Bristol Live (UK)

November 7, 2021

100

It's pretty astonishing to think Joy Crookes has only really been around since 2019. Her performance at a sold out Trinity Centre in Bristol this evening (November 7) has all the hallmarks of a certified idol embarking on her umpteenth tour.

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