The Magic Numbers

The Magic Numbers bring their melodic indie rock back home on 11 December 2026 at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London. Formed in 2002 in Hanwell, the band unites two sets of siblings — Romeo and Michele Stodart with Angela and Sean Gannon — whose chemistry powers the songs: close-knit harmonies up front, supple guitars weaving between pop-folk sensitivity and a grounded rock drive.

On stage, their sound thrives on balance: alternating lead voices, unison refrains that lift a chorus without fuss, and arrangements that shift from chiming to rough-edged without losing clarity. Expect a set that spans more than two decades, from their self-titled breakthrough and Those the Brokes to The Runaway, Alias and Outsiders, tracing how the group moves with ease between acoustic intimacy and amplified pulse.

Shaped by early tours with Travis, Ed Harcourt or Snow Patrol and curious detours alongside The Chemical Brothers or Jane Birkin, The Magic Numbers have kept a collective approach at the core. Live, it’s about songs that breathe, a rhythm section that keeps things lean, and harmonies that carry the room without overplaying the moment.