Young the Giant — FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA — August 19, 2023

On the eve of Hurricane Hilary’s arrival in Southern California, Young the Giant brought an electric hometown show to Irvine’s FivePoint Amphitheatre. Despite the impending tempest, crowds of fans sang along to their timeless hits from 2011 and fresh tunes from 2022 with equal fervor. The stage was warmed by opening acts Rosa Linn and Milky Chance, who paved the way for an exhilarating night with incredible performances.

Words & Photography: Rachel Deng