James Blake

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

Based on

217

critic concert
reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

Based on

critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 217 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that James Blake is rated as an impressive live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. James Blake concert reviews describe live shows and performances as upbeat, mesmerizing, inventive, authentic, soulful, mellow, and incendiary.

How long are their concerts?

How long are James Blake concerts? James Blake concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book James Blake? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for James Blake range from $100,000 - $150,000, with James Blake's current estimated booking fee to be around $100,000.

On tour

La Gaîté Lyrique, Paris, France, (October 24);

Artist Info

Genre

electronic

Origin

Enfield, United Kingdom (9/26/1988)

Bio

James Blake (born 26 September 1988) is a Grammy-nominated electronic musician and singer-songwriter from London, England, United Kingdom. Blake is primarily considered a dubstep producer and is frequently heralded as a leading figure in the "post-dubstep" community, but he is also noted for his prominent soul influences.

Has Performed With

Jonti, FaltyDL

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

The Upcoming (UK)

June 21, 2025

100

James Blake Live In Concert

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The Concordian (Canada)

October 21, 2023

Montreal welcomed James Blake with open arms at a striking concert on Oct. 10.

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Soundcheck SF (USA)

October 16, 2023

James Blake came to the Masonic stage in San Francisco on October 16, 2023 ready to share his music with a ready and willing crowd.

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The Arts Desk (UK)

September 30, 2023

After all these years Blake’s delicate but powerful voice can still stop you in your tracks.

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NME (UK)

May 18, 2022

Alexandra Palace, May 18: far from focusing only on his latest album 'Friends That Break Your Heart', this set proves the boy wonder's eclecticism.

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The AU Review (Australia)

July 25, 2019

100

No one wails quite like James Blake.

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The Music (Australia)

July 24, 2019

What was on display last night was Blake’s gorgeous voice.

Full Review

Past critic reviews published in

Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), Scenestr (Australia), Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), The Music (Australia), The 13th Floor (New Zealand) and more