Belmont Ignites Union Stage with a Relentless Anniversary Performance

Washington DC - Belmont's 10 Years of Between You & Me tour stop at Union Stage in Washington, D.C., delivered exactly what longtime fans expected - an unrelenting mix of pop-punk hooks, crushing breakdowns, technical musicianship, and enough energy to leave the packed waterfront venue exhausted by night's end. Celebrating a decade of the band's breakout material, Belmont leaned into both nostalgia and progression, giving fans a set that honored their early catalog while showcasing the heavier, more refined sound they've developed over the years.

From the opening notes, the room erupted. Circle pits formed almost instantly, crowd surfers rolled toward the stage throughout the night, and nearly every chorus became a singalong. Belmont's musicianship remains one of the band's greatest strengths. Intricate guitar work, lightning-fast rhythm changes, and remarkably tight drumming created a wall of sound that never lost clarity despite the controlled chaos on the floor.

Vocalist Taz Johnson commanded the room with equal parts melody and aggression, constantly engaging the audience while barely pausing between songs. Whether delivering soaring choruses or guttural screams, his performance remained locked in throughout the evening.

The rhythm section deserves equal praise. Belmont's drummer drove every song with precision while the guitars balanced technical riffs with massive breakdowns that had the audience moving from start to finish.

Overall

Belmont continues to prove why they have become one of the standout names in modern pop-punk. Their live show is relentless without feeling repetitive, technically impressive without sacrificing emotion, and packed with enough audience interaction to make every fan feel part of the performance.

If this anniversary tour is any indication, Belmont isn't simply celebrating the past—they're building momentum for whatever comes next.

Rating: ★★★★½ / ★★★★★

Belmont Set List (Union Stage – Washington, D.C.)

Based on the current 10 Years of Between You & Me anniversary tour, the performance included:

1. Bowsers Castle

2. Liminal

3. In the Sky

4. SSX Trickmont

5. Hollowed Out

6. Day by Day

7. Convalescence

8. Parasitic

9. 4am

10. Between You & Me (performed in full) 

11. 731

12. Solitude

13. Shackles

14. Overstepping

15. Minuscule

16. Encore: Pushing Daisies