I was looking forward to experiencing Hozier live, but unfortunately, this concert left me feeling incredibly disappointed. I paid nearly $400 for two seated tickets, expecting to enjoy his soulful voice and the richness of the instruments. Instead, we could only appreciate two songs where the sound felt balanced. Whenever the drummer or guitarists joined in, the volume levels were so overwhelming that even younger attendees like us struggled to hear clearly. The bass was overpowering and unregulated, resulting in a heavy buzzing that drowned out Hozier’s vocals and made lyrics nearly impossible to understand. Worse sound we experienced in 30 years of concerts around the world. The violins and cellos were similarly lost in the mix, which was a shame given how integral they are to his sound.

About halfway through the concert, we actually had to ask for earplugs out of concern for our hearing. The noise was so intense it felt physically uncomfortable, and we weren’t the only ones who felt that way—many attendees began to leave right after Hozier’s most popular song. Staff urged us to stay, insisting the show wasn’t over, but for many of us, the relentless noise was unbearable, we were seated on the first row above general admission.

Don’t recommend this venue for concerts and won’t attend another one ever.