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Bleachers In Vancouver
Bleachers In Vancouver was a blast of a performance at the PNE Summer Night Concert Series. Jack Antonoff, one of the busiest producers and writers in the music industry, stormed the Pacific Coliseum with his powerhouse band. Zem, Mikey, Sean, Michael, and Evan played at the top of their game, locking into a synergy that felt magnetic. Throughout the night, bandmates bounced off each other with moments of playful interaction, none more constant than Jack trading energy with sax player Evan Smith, who had the crowd roaring every time his horn cut through the mix.
As a long-running producer for Taylor Swift, while also working with Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Kendrick Lamar, and countless others, Antonoff has become the go-to architect of modern hits. He’s taken that mastery and poured it into his own project, turning Bleachers into an arena-ready force. Songs like Modern Girl, Don’t Take The Money, and Tiny Moves hit hard in a lengthy 18-track setlist that kept Vancouver locked in from start to finish.
Setlist & Highlights
Bleachers In Vancouver setlist pulled from across the group’s entire discography. From Strange Desire came Rollercoaster and I Wanna Get Better. From their most recent self-titled release, fans got Jesus Is Dead and I Am Right On Time. Jack and the band also threw in a couple of covers, one tied closely to Antonoff’s background. Lana Del Rey’s Margaret and The Waterboys’ The Whole of the Moon turned the Pacific Coliseum into a chorus, with Jack leading the sing-along as the crowd carried every word. If there was a song fans hoped to hear, Bleachers made sure it found its way into the night.
One of the show’s defining traits was the nonstop interaction between band and audience. Early on, during just the third song, Antonoff pulled the crowd into the performance, commanding everyone to hit the floor mid-track. When the music built to a crescendo, both Jack and the fans leapt together, sending a surge of electricity through the venue. From that moment, the PNE became Bleachers’ playground. The energy never dipped, carrying all the way through to the night’s closer, Stop Making This Hurt.
In Closing
The last time Bleachers In Vancouver took the stage was in 2022 at the legendary Commodore Ballroom. Since then, they’ve grown into an arena-selling force, and their return at the PNE proved exactly why. The night surged with interactive energy, layered instrumentals, and a frontman who balanced playfulness with command. Vancouver soaked in every moment as if it had been waiting years for this release. When the final note faded, the city erupted into rapturous applause, a wave of ecstasy that seemed to echo back onto the stage. Bleachers In Vancouver was unforgettable, the kind of night that leaves you chasing its afterglow. Hopefully, the city won’t have to wait another three years to feel it again.
Thank You
I’d like to thank Bleachers In Vancouver and their incredible team for allowing us to capture the night. If you’d like to find out more info on the group, please visit here: Bleachers Website
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