PICTURES: The Enemy @HMV Empire, Coventry 08/05/26

The Enemy performed at HMV Empire in Coventry on Friday 8th May 2026 and band photographer Emilie Cotterill captured these stunning black and white images from the energetic gig.

 

Review: The Enemy - HMV Empire, Coventry 08/05/26

 

The Enemy on stage

Just a few days after headlining in their home city in front of over 50,000 people, The Enemy were back in Coventry. This time it was at the HMV Empire, with a full gig - which was arranged after a record signing event had an unforeseen family medical emergency back in February.

The Enemy performing their closing track 

Fans were not left disappointed as Tom,Andy and Liam proved why The Enemy have such a love with music, fans and Coventry. This was not a football crowd, but their were plenty of Sky Blue supporters in attendance. This gig brought together younger and older men and women. It united new Enemy fans with those that first followed the trio back in 2007.

Fans - young and old!

The atmosphere was charged and ready to go as soon as The Enemy arrived on stage. Classic tracks from the debut number one album were belted out, with the crowd jumping and singing along to Pressure, 40 Days And 40 Nights, Away From Here and Technodanceaphobic. The Enemy proved they are more than a one album outfit and they were not afraid to play tracks from their second, third and fifth albums. Be Somebody, No Time For Tears, and even the intro to the Elephant Song were just some of the tunes on offer. 

The Enemy performing 'Trouble'

The new album also featured during the Coventry gig with Trouble and Not Going Your Way blasting out as part of the set list. Their was a lively mosh pit which remained decent and well behaved (as mosh pits go!). Tom Clarke was in no way encouraging the crowd to surf or go over the barriers ( honestly!), but even then - this was a crowd that were still riding high on emotions from the Coventry City Football Club promotion to the Premier League, watching the band that means so much to Coventry.

The Enemy have grown, without becoming big headed - they have always been passionate about the city, yet mindful not to paint the city in a light that isn't befitting. They know the very things that make up this working class environment and the elements that scream "shit". Then they have been able to translate those feelings into raw lyrics that strike a cord with so many people. We have seen The Enemy find what is important to them, while successfully communicating those feelings in song. The progression over the years is finally paying off and the catalogue of tunes is testament to the band, those that work behind the scenes and the fans who have joined them on this journey. Coventry will always be the home of The Enemy, but their music is bigger than just one city, football club or album.

The Enemy Shiiine On Weekender 2026

 

The Enemy performed at the Shiiine On Weekender in Skegness over the last weekend in March 2026.

While the British weather was predictably unpredictable, festival attendees were comfortably indoors at the Butlin's holiday site. Fans were able to enjoy the music and get a kip after the music ended.

Skegness Butlin's was first opened in 1936 and this was The Enemy's second appearance at the Shiiine On Weekender this decade. The Coventry band played a selection of new and classic tunes including We'll Live And Die In These Towns.

*pics: The Enemy social media 

PICTURES: The Enemy at London's 100 Club

 

Tom Clarke @ 100 Club, London

The Enemy headed to London on Wednesday 4th March 2026 for the album launch event. The band performed at the 100 Club in central London, playing four new tracks from Social Disguises and four old tracks for fans at the event.

These pictures were posted on The Enemy's social media (apologies for not knowing photo credits)

The Enemy @100 Club, London

Andy Hopkins autographing a fans face!

Liam Watts and Andy Hopkins

Fans meet and greet

Liam Watts on drumming duty

Andy Hopkins doing his thing on bass

PICTURES: The Enemy In Leeds

 The Enemy had an amazing time in Leeds on Saturday as fans turned up for the new album signing and special performance.

Signing copies of Social Disguises 

Andy Hopkins 

The Enemy 

Tom Clarke 

PICTURES: The Enemy In The Studio

The Enemy shared four pictures from their time in the studio, including the 'Super Happy' photo of Tom Clarke!

*Pic credit: The Enemy

 

The Boys Are Back In Town

PICTURES: The Enemy at T In The Park 2012

Here are a selection of pictures of The Enemy at T In The Park, taken by the BBC during their performance at the packed King Tut tent. Also taking pictures, clashmusic.com provide more snaps for fans to enjoy. Over on their website clashmusic.com have a impressive collection from the festival, worth checking out to relive the Scottish festival.

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PICTURES: The Enemy - Like A Dancer Video Stills

The Enemy will be revealing their video for the next single from 'Streets In The Sky' this week. Fans from the recent Glasgow gig feature in 'Like A Dancer' and here are a selection of pictures from the video (as seen on The Enemy facebook page)

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