Having witnessed a good few mega-budget arena and stadium spectacles this year, it felt right to see the year out with something more stripped back and back to basics. No castles and cannons, no ten-foot mascots wandering around the stage, no massive walls of flame or cornea-melting explosions, no IMAX-style projection screens, and no revolving stages. In fact, when Norwegian openers Bokassa walk out, the stage is still littered with cables, various electrical items, and even the odd toolbox. If you wanted no-frills entertainment, then you’ve come to the right place.
