Manchester rock band PAVÉ might’ve been the support act for The Sunday Sadness, but you wouldn’t have known it from the way they owned the stage. The band consists of Alanya Jade (vocals), Meg Gale (bass), Kevin Peate (guitar) and Ben Pursehouse (drums). Their band name interestingly is inspired by the French Revolution and symbolizes their message of rebellion, freedom, and fighting for beliefs, showing true core values of the scene.
Downstairs at The Dome isn’t a huge space, but the second they started playing, it felt like the walls were shaking. Heavy riffs, soaring vocals, and that kind of fearless confidence that only comes from a band that’s been putting the work in.
Formed back in 2019, PAVÉ have been slowly and steadily building momentum, blending the raw power of modern metal with massive, pop-laced hooks. It’s a mix that’s as emotional as it is explosive, and it’s made them one of the most exciting bands to break out of Manchester in years. Their 2024 EP Are We Above The Secrets We Keep earned them BBC Radio 1 airplay, sold-out shows, and slots at Isle of Wight and Truck festivals. Alongside their latest single The weight of letting go, all shows they’re only climbing higher. You can tell this is a band used to grafting hard, and loving every minute of it.
From the moment they kicked off their set, the crowd was hooked. Tight, loud, and full of energy, they played like they were headlining. The vocals were clean but powerful, cutting through a wall of guitars and drums that hit like a freight train. Midway through the set, the front woman grinned and encouraged the crowd to open up a circle pit, and without hesitation the middle of the room erupted. It was messy, sweaty, and completely joyous, exactly the kind of chaos that makes a small-venue gig unforgettable.
Between songs, they chatted with the crowd, cracked jokes, and thanked everyone for showing up early to catch their set. After the show, they headed straight to the merch table, no rockstar distance, no hiding backstage, just hanging out, signing stuff, and chatting with fans like old mates. It’s that kind of down-to-earth attitude that turns casual listeners into proper fans.
By the time their set wrapped up, the room was buzzing. Support slots can be tough, but PAVÉ left the stage to loud cheers and new converts. They came in as openers and walked out like a band ready for their own tour. If they keep delivering shows like this, they won’t be playing small rooms like The Dome for much longer.
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Review and photographs by Amy Showell
Broken Static Magazine 
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