Don Broco- The hype men bring their biggest tour yet to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena

A show filled with mosh pits, unexpected meetings and an insane number of lasers. 

***** 

Ruby Hemsley, 5^th December 2025 

Above- Don Broco at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, 2^nd December 2025

On a cold December’s night, there is nothing better to do than sit down in an arena and watch one of rock’s hottest bands perform. And that is exactly what I was there to do. 

There were 3 support acts, and the first of those was Florida’s finest Magnolia Park, a band that I was very excited for. They were electric and started the night off perfectly, making the crowd do everything from showing off their best dance moves to a wall of death. 

Above- A bunch of misfits, Magnolia Park rocking out on stage

Next up was the fabulous Yonaka. As a massive fan, I was thrilled to finally see them live. They ripped through a 30-minute set, ranging from new songs to old hits. Lead singer Theresa said that after their set they would go down to the merch desk to meet some people. So naturally, what I did I do? 

Above- Me with Yonaka’s lead vocalist Theresa Jarvis and guitarist George Werbrouck-Edwards

Above- A clique that we all want to be part of, Yonaka taking the arena by storm

Closing off the round of supports was State Champs. The crowd came out for this band, a 40-minute set filled with catchy choruses and a 2000s rock show atmosphere, but for me it did drag on a little perhaps due to my anticipation for the main act. 

Above- On a silver cloud with State Champs

It was then at 9:05pm when the lights dimmed for the final time that night, and the party was about to truly start with Don Broco. The stage pulsed as the band started with Cellophane, the opening single of this new era. The mosh pits began, the first of what seemed like a million that night. 

Nottingham belted out every word of their hits, lifelong fans and newcomers to the Don Broco scene in harmony with these boys from Bedford. 

After some messing about in the crowd on the wonderfully named Broco Cam, lead singer Rob Damiani and guitarist Simon Delaney appeared across the other side of the arena to assist with a surprise proposal. Thankfully she said yes, and the two band members dedicated an acoustic version of You Wanna Know to the happy couple. 

After 2 more acoustic songs, one where they were joined by Yonaka, the mosh pits were swiftly reactivated with Bruce Willis, truly showcasing the duality of a Don Broco gig with our repeated chants of ‘yippee ki-yay motherfucker!” 

The set was nearly over, but the energy refused to slow down as Delaney hopped down to the barrier for the start of fan-favourite Everybody.  

Above- What you waiting for? The spotlight shines on Don Broco’s guitarist at the barrier

The penultimate song brought a glorious sea of terrific t-shirt swinging, in the aptly named T-Shirt Song. In the bridge, Rob gave a heartfelt speech to the city, thanking us all for coming out and giving them a show to remember. My eyes? Teary. 

Their 21-song set encored with Hype Man. Drummer/backing vocalist Matt Donnelly joined the rest of his band at the front of the stage for the final chorus, a group of friends since 2008 uniting Nottingham’s 8000-strong rock choir for one final time. 

It was a gig that was completely unforgettable. My ears still ring right now, and good, let them ring forever more. 

Above- The band altogether for one last song in their first Nottingham show since 2021