Biig Piig brought the 3Olympia Theatre to life last night, filling the ornate venue with the thundering sound of her stellar new LP 11:11.

The first support act, Rosa Cecilia, kicked things off at just past 7:30. The R&B artist clearly had a knack for performance, dancing with the crowd and strutting across stage.

Her soft, buttery voice was exemplified best in tracks like ‘Gold Chains’ and ‘Wade in the Fire.’

“It's based on a hymn that I used to sing that’s called ‘Wade in the Water,’" she said, taking a moment to describe her song-writing process. "And it’s about me having a crush on a girl, which is not really allowed in the Catholic church. It's about me just realizing that that wasn’t a sin and just embracing it.”

“I'm really excited to be here opening for the gorgeous Biig Piig. Are you excited for Biig Piig?” she continued, with the audience responding in cheers.

Rosa Cecilia Supporting Biig Piig @3 Olympia 17-02-25. Copyright Peter O'Hanlon/ hotpress.com

KhakiKid arrived on stage as the second support act, performing his brand of mellow-rap, which brought a different vibe than his predecessor.

Also known as Abdu Huss, the artist climbed onto the barricade during his very first song. With each track, he called up collaborators from the wings to join him.

"What’s fucking happening, Olympia?” he shouted. Shuffling across the stage with his friends, KhakiKid was clearly having a lot of fun.

Khakikid Supporting Biig Piig @3 Olympia 17-02-25. Copyright Peter O'Hanlon/ hotpress.com

By the time Biig Piig arrived, the audience was primed for a great show, chanting her name as the lights dimmed.

Biig Piig - real name Jessica Smyth - brought incredible energy right from the jump. Dancing freely, she appeared comfortable and relaxed, and her bouncy pop sound paired excellently with her smooth, powerful voice. Experiencing her perform felt instantly intoxicating, with live drums and bass amplifying this effect.

“Oh my God, Dublin I love you. I've missed you!” she told the crowd. “We're gonna have a party– a celebration.”

An undeniable powerhouse, Smyth’s commanded the room with her stage presence. At one point she jumped onto the barricade, holding hands with a fan and singing together, before hopping down and climbing into the pit to dance among the crowd. I had never seen an artist so immersed in their audience.

“I want to thank my parents who are up here,” Smyth said, smiling and waving at the box seats. “This next song is about hope, and is about the next phases of life and making peace with change. It’s a celebration, because you got each other, you know what I mean?”

Her rendition of ‘Brighter Days' - the mellow and introspective closer off her new album 11:11 -  served as a reminder of new beginnings. The stand-out song of the night however, was ‘Feels Right.’ Smyth’s smooth vocals glided overtop punchy bass and drums, working together in sweet-sounding harmony. Smiling as she sang, the performance was natural and joyous.

The introduction of 2020 single 'Switch' reinvigorated the crowd, utilising heavy bass and fast-paced drums. Before starting the song, she teased the audience by singing a bit of the chorus, causing her fans to go wild. Nearly everyone in sight was screaming the lyrics back to her as if bewitched by some magic spell.

'In the Dark', off her 2023 mixtape Bubblegum, highlighted the strength of Smyth's vocals. Smooth and jazzy, the song expertly captured the feeling of being free, with lines "I'm dancing to forget you...Found my home here in the dark" representing the night Smyth had created.

Before wrapping up her set, Biig Piig jumped back into the crowd one final time.

“Thank you for being amazing,” she said, after climbing back on stage. “I will see you soon!”

Full of electric energy, Biig Piig won’t be a performer I soon forget.