Now, the Northern Irish trio are selling out arenas all over the world, and played their first ever headline show in Dublin's O2 on then 19th of January, four months after the release of Beacon, their highly anticipated second album which went straight to number one in the Irish charts.
The band recruited two of Ireland's finest acts to support them on their largest headliner to date, Jape and rapidly up-and-coming The Cast of Cheers. First up were Dublin quartet The Cast of Cheers who began their energetic set with 'Human Elevator', 'Animals' which gathered the best response, and playing it live for the first time, 'Trucks At Night'. They finish off their fast paced seven song set with 'Family', the title track of latest album which was nominated for best album in the Choice Music Awards this year. Front man Conor Adams leaves overwhelmed at the size of the venue and the crowd, and says this was their first time playing the O2. Judging by the rising stars' energy and charisma, it shouldn't be long before they're playing other big venues and headline shows like this.
Next up were Jape who give a good performance, but perhaps it is the wrong idea to place the on directly before the headliners, when it was only two members on stage, in a huge venue in almost darkness. The better penultimate act instead may have been The Cast of Cheers. Nevertheless they kept their set upbeat with their tracks, including 'Floating', (best known from that Bulmers advert), while the audience waited for the main band.
Finally Two Door Cinema Club take to the stage to the screams and delight of fans, and launch right into action with debut single 'Sleep Alone'. Their new material from Beacon leaves an impact on the audience, but it is the songs from Tourist History that receive the most attention and applause, and the ones that will be best known for. 'Undercover Martyn', 'I Can Talk' and 'Costume Party' are flawless and energetic, while the reaction to them is something else. Lead singer and guitarist Alex Trimble plays the piano for second single 'Sun', and it is obvious to everyone how much more confident he is in himself and the band, unlike the front man who kept away from any sort of attention the band had little over a year ago. There seems to be quite a sentimental mood with 'Next Year' and 'The World Is Watching', but 'Something Good Can Work' quickly brings the band back to their full potential. Guitarist Sam Halliday and bassist Kevin Baird also thank the audience for coming, which shows they are truly grateful for any support. (Aw, shucks.)
The indie-pop group begin 'Eat That Up, It's Good For You' as large white balls drop from the ceiling, and this drags away attention to the band for many people. It is a distraction again when they come back for their mandatory encore, 'Someday' and 'Come Back Home'. Thankfully, most of the balls are gone by the time the opening chords to 'What You Know' are played, and the audience can enjoy watching the band again. Trimble closes the show and leaves the stage with the words "I will remember this night for the rest of my life." And, upon hearing this, all of the fans will too.
