Club NME returned to London this past weekend (April 12) with Ladbrokes LIVE to bring big names to intimate settings: this time, Mae Muller at Scala on Friday night, with special guest DJ sets by Self Esteem and Raven Mandella. Here’s what went down…
1Club NME at London’s Scala
Punters queued from early afternoon to guarantee entry to Mae Muller’s headline set at London’s Scala on Friday night.
2Raven Mandella at Club NME
Drag icon Raven Mandella warmed up the crowd with an eclectic mix of pop bangers to set the mood for the evening.
3Raven Mandella at Club NME
And hey, why not, a few moves from the queen to get the party well and truly started.
4Mae Muller at Club NME
Speaking to NME prior to the gig, Muller revealed her ultimate club night floorfiller was Sophie Ellis Bextor’s ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’ and that Dolly Parton was a dream collaborator.
5Mae Muller at Club NME
Friday’s performance was Muller’s first live show of the year and she gave debuts to songs from her 2023 album ‘Sorry I’m Late’.
6Mae Muller at Club NME
Her Eurovision entry ‘I Wrote A Song’ received a live airing, as did a cover of ABBA’s ‘S.O.S’.
7Mae Muller at Club NME
Muller teased her new career as an independent artist ahead of festival dates this summer.
8Self Esteem at Club NME
The night closed with a rowdy night from Self Esteem who DJ’d until the early hours.
9Self Esteem at Club NME
The Mercury Prize-nominated musician brought along some of her Cabaret cast mates to show off their moves.
10Self Esteem at Club NME
Her set included hits included Tyla’s amapiano smasher ‘Water’ and euphoric version of Cher’s ‘Believe’.
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