Gene were on excellent form, the new songs sounded great and it was a real treat to get some rarities. Also want to mention what a great support slot The Slow Readers Club played - i will definitely see them again if I get the chance.
Posted by Jimmy T on 15/10/2026
GENE, Roundhouse, London - 10th October 2026
Love Gene, sound was a bit off at times but didn't detract. This was perhaps because we were in upper circle. Tickets only arrived the day before which was a concern.
Posted by James on 11/10/2026
GENE, Roundhouse, London - 10th October 2026
They were very tight musically and were very passionate. The songs sounded great and the crowd loved it, what more do you want.
Posted by Charlie on 10/10/2026
GENE, Roundhouse, London - 9th October 2026
Brilliant performance with Martin’s vocals spot on. Great set list too. Very impressed with the venue too but it needs more advertising to keep attracting bands of this calibre
Posted by D on 29/06/2026
GENE, The Corn Exchange, Newport - 27th June 2026
Cracking gig, Gene on top form and Rossiter sooooo debonair !
Posted by Janey K on 29/06/2026
GENE, Kanteena, Lancaster - 28th June 2026
Gene exploded onto the scene in 1993, driven by Martin Rossiter’s literate, emotive vocals and Steve Mason’s evocative guitar, supported by Kevin Miles (bass) and Matt James (drums). Their debut Olympian (March 1995) swiftly earned Britpop acclaim—entering the UK Albums Chart at number eight and going silver—anchored by the poignant title track. They followed up with Drawn to the Deep End (1997), a widescreen, strings-soaked statement, and Revelations (1999), where their sound deepened and darkened amid political rumination. Their final album Libertine (October 2001) arrived on their own label, showcasing newfound artistic freedom with soul-tinted piano and reflective lyricism.
Now hinting at long-whispered returns and confirmed reunion shows in Leeds and London in autumn 2025, Gene are stirring Britpop’s embers once again. They may have split in 2004, but with ten Top 40 hits, festival highlights across Europe (including Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds), and a catalogue still revered, their legacy burns as brightly as ever—ready to hit the stage and remind everyone why they mattered.