Ian Brown's Leeds gig called a "karaoke show" after he performs with no live band

Last night (25 September) Ian Brown played his first live show since 2018 at Leeds' O2 Academy, and attendees were left disappointed after he played the entire show with no live band.

One fan wrote on Twitter, "Gutted to see Ian Brown turn up to his £40 a ticket, sold out gig at Leeds tonight WITH NO BAND. I’m a life long fan but it was bad. Ian Brown does karaoke and butchers his own tunes. Most were too pissed to care but I had to get out after this one. "Longsight M13" was a highlight."

Gutted to see @ianbrown turn up to his £40 a ticket, sold out gig at leeds tonight WITH NO BAND. I’m a life long fan but it was bad. #ianbrown does karaoke and butchers his own tunes. Most were too pissed to care but I had to get out after this one. Longsight M13 was a highlight. pic.twitter.com/8owVy2NHjS

— Steven latham (@I_R_Mole) September 25, 2022

One person wrote that it's the "funniest gig i've ever been to," and another added, "Lol @ Ian Brown's karaoke show. What a mad piece of self-destruction that has been."

funniest gig i’ve ever been to pic.twitter.com/zEZoTqC311

— kaden (@kaaadeeen) September 25, 2022

Lol @ Ian Brown's karaoke show. What a mad piece of self-destruction that has been.

— mms (@Danny_McMoomins) September 26, 2022

It also appears that some fans have chosen to sell their tickets to other shows on Ian Brown's tour.

Reckon people weren’t fussed on Ian Brown pic.twitter.com/Vq6JZ5HzRU

— Jack (@jtferz) September 26, 2022