Brighton’s ferocious punk duo Lambrini Girls lit up St Luke’s with a riotous, unapologetic set—equal parts chaos, catharsis, and razor-sharp political commentary.
Brighton’s punk powerhouse duo Lambrini Girls exploded onto the St Luke’s stage with a fierce energy that set the tone for the rest of the night. Kicking things off with crowd favourite ‘Big Dick Energy’ from their new 2025 album Who Let The Dogs Out, the tone was immediately set: loud, proud, and unapologetically in-your-face. Followed swiftly by ‘Help Me I’m Gay’ from their 2023 EP You’re Welcome, it was clear this wasn’t going to be a night of standing still.
Guitarist and vocalist Phoebe wasted no time breaking down the barrier—literally. By the second song, they were in the crowd, creating a circle with the audience surrounding them in anticipation. Their trademark crowd interaction brought an intimacy and rawness to the performance that matched the music’s intensity.
Lambrini Girls are known not just for their sound but for their message. Throughout the night, they used their platform to champion feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, and other marginalized voices—offering a refreshing blast of honesty in a media landscape often riddled with hate and misinformation. Songs like ‘Company Culture’tackled toxic workplaces with sarcasm.
In between tracks, Phoebe and bassist Lilly didn’t hold back, speaking out on social issues, including a poignant moment where they drew attention to the crisis in Palestine: “We are in a church tonight, and Jesus was born in Palestine.” It was a powerful contrast of activism and music, proving they’re not afraid to use their voice when it matters. That didn’t mean the night was all serious—far from it. During ‘Lads Lads Lads’, the crowd was invited to play games mid-song, following Phoebe’s finger to encourage the audience into another circle pit.
Highlights kept coming, with ‘Bad Apple’, a critique of police power abuse, sparking an intense call-and-response moment: “I’ll say AC, you say AB!”—met with a thunderous “AB!” and a rallying response of “Let’s f*cking go!” from Phoebe.
Before ‘Mr Lovebomb’, Phoebe briefly brought the energy down, instructing the crowd to “have a glass of water and do some meditation,” only to rip that mood apart seconds later with: “Meditation is f*cking stupid, breath in like this and breath out like AHHH!”—a perfect summary of the band’s irreverent, unpredictable spirit.
Later tracks like ‘Filthy Rich Nepo Baby’, ‘Boys in the Band’, and ‘No Homo’ kept the momentum high, before closing on the riotous anthem ‘C*ntology 101’—a bold, funny, and energetic send-off. But Glasgow wasn’t letting them go just yet. After loud chants for more, Lambrini Girls returned for an encore with ‘White Van’, ending the night in true punk fashion.
Glasgow always shows up, and the sense of community in the room was palpable—a sweaty, cheering crowd united not just by the music, but by the message behind it. Lambrini Girls don’t just put on a show; they create a space. And at St Luke’s, that space was loud, proud, and absolutely electric.
Words and pictures: Reanne McArthur
@reanne.photography