defences — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 9 defences setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Manchester Academy 3, University of Manchester Students' Union, Manchester, United Kingdom.
defences live: key facts
Gigvault documents 10 defences concerts from 2014 to 2026 in 7 cities across 2 countries.
- Most played city: London (3 shows)
- Typical set length: 7 songs (median of the last 9 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2026-03-17 — Manchester Academy 3, University of Manchester Students' Union, Manchester
defences setlist — Manchester Academy 3, University of Manchester Students' Union, Manchester, United Kingdom (2026-03-17)
9 songs, in the order played:
- The Curse
- Gold In The Dark
- Lithium Kiss
- What You Know
- Perish
- Crush
- Breathe It In
- Shadowlight
- Gravity
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Earlier defences setlists
defences setlist — Downstairs at The Dome, London, United Kingdom (2025-12-05)
12 songs, in the order played:
- The Curse
- What You Know
- Lithium Kiss
- Crush
- Perish
- Ego (Maniac)
- Breathe It In
- Silence & The Sound
- Over
- Shadowlight
- Gravity
- Might and Main
Full setlist page for this show
defences setlist — Gruenspan, Hamburg, Germany (2025-11-14)
7 songs, in the order played:
- The Curse
- What You Know
- Perish
- Lithium Kiss
- Breathe It In
- Shadowlight
- Gravity
defences setlist — The Foundry, Torquay, United Kingdom (2025-11-10)
7 songs, in the order played:
- The Curse
- What You Know
- Perish
- Lithium Kiss
- Breathe It In
- Shadowlight
- Gravity
defences setlist — KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom (2025-11-09)
7 songs, in the order played:
- The Curse
- What You Know
- Perish
- Lithium Kiss
- Breathe It In
- Shadowlight
- Gravity
defences setlist — Donington Park, Castle Donington, United Kingdom (2025-06-11)
6 songs, in the order played:
- Gold In The Dark
- Shadowlight
- Shatter
- Breathe It In
- Perish
- Gravity
defences setlist — The Joiners Arms, Southampton, United Kingdom (2025-04-24)
9 songs, in the order played:
- The Curse
- Gold In The Dark
- What You Know
- Perish
- In the Black
- Ego (Maniac)
- Breathe It In
- Shadowlight
- Gravity
- 2025-04-25 — The Lower Third, London, United Kingdom
The Curse · Gold In The Dark · What You Know · Perish · In the Black · Ego (Maniac) · Breathe It In · Shadowlight · Gravity - 2014-10-21 — The Garage, London, United Kingdom
The Oblivious · Defences · Alleviate · Grow · Scared · Beneath The Surface
33 defences setlists are known in total; the most recent 9 are shown here.
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Songs defences plays most often live
Across the last 9 defences concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Breathe It In | 8 of 9 | 89% |
| Gravity | 8 of 9 | 89% |
| Perish | 8 of 9 | 89% |
| Shadowlight | 8 of 9 | 89% |
| The Curse | 7 of 9 | 78% |
| What You Know | 7 of 9 | 78% |
| Lithium Kiss | 5 of 9 | 56% |
| Gold In The Dark | 4 of 9 | 44% |
| Ego (Maniac) | 3 of 9 | 33% |
| Crush | 2 of 9 | 22% |
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Similar artists to defences
defences on the same bill
Also played Roda Rock
Cities where defences played
- Concerts in Leeds
- Concerts in Glasgow
- Concerts in London — 5 shows, most recently 2026
- Concerts in Southampton — 2 shows, most recently 2026
- Concerts in Bristol
- Concerts in Birmingham
- Concerts in Manchester — 2 shows, most recently 2026
- Concerts in Nottingham
More defences concerts
1 defences show is documented on Gigvault.
Venues where defences played
- defences at Key Club, Leeds
- defences at Slay, Glasgow
- defences at The Garage, London — 2 shows, most recently 2026
- defences at The Fleece, Bristol
- defences at Institute 1, Birmingham
- defences at Academy, Manchester
- defences at Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
- defences at Lisboa ao Vivo, Lisbon
- defences at Manchester Academy 3, University of Manchester Students' Union, Manchester
- defences at Downstairs at The Dome, London
- defences at Gruenspan, Hamburg
- defences at KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton
Festivals defences played
defences appears in the line-up of 1 festival tracked on Gigvault.
Who has opened for defences?
These acts have played as support on defences shows tracked on Gigvault.
- The Mechanist
- Alchemize
- Crushed By Waves
Who has defences opened for?
defences has played as support on shows by these artists.
How to track defences concerts
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Frequently asked questions
Where has defences played?
defences shows on Gigvault are documented in 8 cities — London, Manchester, Hamburg, Southampton and Barcelona. Venues include The Garage in London, Academy in Manchester, Backstage By The Mill in Paris and Backstage in Munich.
When did defences last play?
The most recent defences show on record is 2026-03-17 at Manchester Academy 3, University of Manchester Students' Union, Manchester, United Kingdom.
How many defences concerts are on Gigvault?
33 defences concerts are documented, from 2014 to 2026 across 8 cities.
Which festivals has defences played?
defences appears in the line-up of 1 festival tracked on Gigvault: Roda Rock 2026.
Who has defences shared a stage with?
On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, defences has appeared alongside The Mechanist, Future Palace, ALLT, As Everything Unfolds, Avalanche Effect and Avralize.
When is defences playing live next?
No defences dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2026-03-17 at Manchester Academy 3, University of Manchester Students' Union, Manchester, United Kingdom; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.
Where can I find defences setlists?
9 setlists by defences are on this page with the full song list in the order played — open any show to see the songs, the date and the venue.
How do I track my defences concerts?
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How many songs does defences play live?
defences typically plays 7 songs — most concerts land between 7 and 9 across the last 9 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does defences open with?
defences opened 7 of the last 9 concerts with "The Curse".
What song does defences close with?
defences closed 7 of the last 9 concerts with "Gravity".
Which songs does defences always play?
No song appeared at every one of the last 9 defences concerts. The closest is "Breathe It In" at 8 of 9.
What rare songs has defences played recently?
10 songs appeared only once across the last 9 concerts, among them Alleviate, Beneath The Surface, Defences, Grow, Might and Main, Over, Scared, Shatter.