5SOS Everyone’s A Star! Tour in Amsterdam, NL: Seats, VIP or Priority?

Photos by Zoë Priscilla

Written by Kay Joseph, Zoë Priscilla and Sanne Boere | April 2026

After two years, Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer went back on the road with their new Everyone’s A Star! Tour, promoting a recent album of the same name. They made a stop in Amsterdam on Friday, 10 April 2026 and BRUIT. was there to witness it, all from different spots in the venue.

In this article, we will walk you through our review of Everyone's A Star! Tour in Amsterdam, and determine the best experience once and for all: seated, VIP or priority tickets. 

Gig reviews

Kay

I arrived at the venue at the end of Master Peace’s set, the opener for the night. I can only describe their music as alternative and experimental, and I quite enjoyed their performance. Because I had seating tickets, I could arrive whenever I wanted, but I knew I needed to see the support act. 

South Arcade is a band I recently discovered by accident, and through some recommendations my best friend made, I got further into their music. As someone who loves hard and alternative rock, I highly recommend their music! 

Their presence was undeniable, and I really enjoyed their set. The lead singer, Harmony, has a very distinctive voice, and she’s incredible to hear live. The rest of the band – the drummer excluded, of course – jumped and ran around the stage with her, and it was super fun to watch them live. The songs that stood out most to me were my two favourites: “2005” and “HOW 2 GET AWAY WITH MURDER”. 

You could feel the excitement and anticipation buzzing through the crowd when the lights went off. I had been speculating about their opening song for weeks and went around telling everyone that it had to be “Everyone’s A Star!”. It’s the perfect opener for an album and the tour.

I was dead wrong when I heard the tunes of “NOT OK”, but I was anything but disappointed. They started inside the limousine that housed Ashton Irwin’s drums – let’s keep that illusion alive – and when they came out, the cheers and excitement were overwhelming. It was amazing to be a part of. 

What I loved about their concert was how they followed the concept that they’d promoted the album with. The concert was divided into five acts, each filled with songs that fit the respective part of the show. After every act, they left the stage and a video played to introduce the next. 

The one that stood out to me the most was the act, including their solo releases. I’m never one to look at setlists because I want to surprise myself. And surprised I was: the act opened with lead singer Luke Hemmings’ song “Starting Line”. The moment my mouth fell open was when Ashton’s solo started playing. From behind the drums, he sang his song “Have U Found What Ur Looking For?” and I have never been the same since. Can you tell who my favourite member is? 

Bassist Calum Hood’s “Don’t Forget You Love Me” and Lead guitarist Michael Clifford’s “enough” followed, and I thought it was absolutely beautiful to see them all shining on their own for a couple of minutes. For me, it was the highlight of the concert, and it was so cool to witness their individual styles coming together in that moment, as if they reminded us what the foundation of the band is made of. 

I could mention a thousand more moments, but then I’d describe the entire night without giving the rest a chance, so what else happened that night, I’ll leave to my colleagues.

Zoë

5 Seconds of Summer did an excellent job choosing openers. I hadn’t heard about Master Peace before they announced him as an opener, and I went into the show completely blind as to what kind of music he makes, but I was pleasantly surprised. He is very talented, and his songs are great to dance along to. 

On the other hand, I have heard about South Arcade previously. I believe one of their TikToks blew up, which made me save one of their songs to my playlist. It was great to see them live: they have a fantastic band dynamic, and they were outstanding at creating crowd anticipation. 

For 5 Seconds of Summer’s set, I tried not to look for too many spoilers online. I have been a fan for a while now and have been to three of the previous tours, so I really wanted to go into this one with no expectations. 

After their last tour, The 5SOS Show, I honestly doubted they could outperform themselves, but somehow they did. Their shows are so creative, and I honestly couldn’t have thought about all of it myself. Their shows are not just music, but whole performances, with a lot of interesting interactions, which I personally love. 

Every show is unique, and so was Amsterdam. I never thought I would see 5 Seconds of Summer doing a PowerPoint presentation for me, but they did. 

Their live performance of their music was phenomenal, as always. They have such a good way of connecting with their crowds through music; the venue's atmosphere was amazing, and I would do it all again if I could. 

The band had a few moments I could have never expected. For example, the crowd walk from all the way at the back of the venue, back to the stage through the side of the standing area, as the real celebrities they are. They also played a few songs I never believed they would play, such as “English Love Affair”, “Voodoo Doll,” and all of the solo songs. 

Sanne

The Amsterdam stop of 5SOS’s tour was one of those shows that just works from start to finish, and a big part of that comes down to how strong the lineup was. 

The first opener, Master Peace, was a complete surprise to me. I hadn’t listened to them before, but they instantly won me over. The lead singer had an incredible stage presence: effortlessly cool, engaging, and full of energy. Their set had exactly the right vibe to ease the crowd into the night, with songs that felt both fresh and easy to let loose to.

South Arcade followed, and again, I went in not knowing what to expect. They ended up being such a standout: for me, they perfectly captured that raw, chaotic charm of British punk rock. Their performance felt unfiltered in the best way, and they clearly didn’t take themselves too seriously (in a good way).

The bass guitarist’s running joke of taping quotes on the back of his guitar, changing every show, landed perfectly in Amsterdam with the line “I love hot dads,” which added a fun and memorable touch to their set.

And then there’s 5 Seconds of Summer.

Honestly, I don’t think many bands can put together a show as they do. Everything felt intentional and tightly crafted, from the visuals to the storytelling to the pacing of the setlist. What stood out most to me was how they structured the show in sections, almost like chapters in a story set in their future. It gave the concert a deeper sense of cohesion instead of just a collection of songs.

The visuals were on another level. The opening limousine was a striking addition and worked incredibly well with the overall aesthetic, and the screens visually elevated the show; they weren’t just in the background, but a part of the experience. You could tell a lot of thought went into creating something this immersive.

One of my favourite touches was the EU-leg addition of a ‘secret song.’ It added a sense of spontaneity and made the audience feel involved, turning that part of the show into something interactive and special. It helped, of course, that my pick, “Girls Talk Boys”, got chosen as the secret song of the night. 

Overall, it was a night that balanced high production value with genuine connection. They played a show that didn’t just sound good, but also felt like a complete experience.

Seats, VIP or Priority?

Kay: Seats

As I mentioned previously, I bought seats for the concert. It is a personal preference for me due to sensitivity to stimuli as part of my autism. Concerts are already quite an overwhelming experience with everything that’s happening, and standing in the middle of a cramped crowd would ruin it for me. Nonetheless, I was there because, overstimulating or not, I love going to concerts of my favourite artists!

During the opening and support acts, I could notice that not a lot of people were paying attention or actively enjoying them. I remained seated until 5 Seconds of Summer came on stage, then I stood for the entire concert along with the rest of my section. 

This begs the question: “Why not just buy tickets for general admission?”, since I was standing the entire concert anyway. I think for me personally, there’s a difference between standing in a section where you have some space with the people around you, and you can still see the stage and look over people in front of you, and standing on the floor with people blocking your view and being cramped together. I’m a mere 160cm (~5'3), so I wouldn’t have been able to see much.  

Seats also give me the freedom to come in whenever I want. I know I would not be able to queue for an entire day and then enjoy the concert from start to finish, so buying seated tickets gives me some grace to wind down before the concert and still have a good time!

Zoë: VIP

Just before the show, my friend surprised me with STAR PIT tickets, which I am still so grateful for. These tickets came with a merch bag, a mock press conference and a two-song soundcheck. Although the experience wasn't that long, it was very fun. They answered fan questions and played the songs "Beside You" and "Caramel". 

For me, these tunes were very unexpected, and as a big “5SOS5” fan, I loved how they played an acoustic version of “Caramel”. 5 Seconds of Summer are known for messing up their lyrics on stage, which they talked and laughed about in the soundcheck, as Luke forgot the lyrics to the first verse. 

The experience of being walked into the pit was well organised, and couldn't have happened any better. Although we had to wait for long periods of time, the wait was worth it. 5 Seconds of Summer’s team was very respectful of fans’ number systems and made sure everyone entered in the right order. I want to add that it is absolutely not necessary to queue for their STAR PIT experience, as you will have a great view from anywhere. 

I believe that these tickets were definitely worth the money with the soundcheck you get, the amount of space there is, the freedom you have and obviously, the view of the concert you have. Before you go into the concert hall, they hand you a bag full of VIP items, which are journalism-themed, so it was a perfect match for me!

It adds up to a perfect atmosphere: no stress about going to the toilet without abandoning your spot. We could easily leave the PIT and come back to enjoy ourselves at the same spot as before.

During the concert, the band walks around the stage and over the catwalk. They made sure that everyone could see them clearly during the whole concert. They even added a part where they walk through the venue, from back to front, through the crowd – described above. So, the ticket type you have doesn’t matter; you will be able to see them up close. 

In retrospect, I do think the VIP tickets are quite overpriced. The experience was great, and 5 Seconds of Summer definitely overdid the last tour they played, but not nearly worth the price they are asking for it. 

Sanne: Priority/ GA

I had general admission standing tickets, which is my go-to ticket choice most of the time. For me, nothing beats being on the floor, in the middle of the crowd, dancing, jumping, and singing along with everyone around you. The GA crowd that night, from where we were standing (which was more towards the front), was amazing: almost everyone was fully engaged the entire time.

What made this show a bit different was that I also had a priority upgrade through the Ziggo Dome, which is available to Ziggo and Vodafone users at selected events. It’s a really nice add-on if you’re looking for a smoother, more relaxed entry into the venue.

You get access to a separate line (with doors opening at the same time as general admission, PIT, and seating), and from there you are welcomed by staff and guided through a dedicated entrance area.

The upgrade includes a separate hallway fully styled in the Ziggo Dome’s signature orange and black colours, along with a separate cloakroom, a photo opportunity, and even a complimentary glass of champagne. It definitely adds a more premium feel to the start of your night.

We chose to move through everything quite quickly since getting a good spot in the crowd was our priority. This meant we didn’t fully take advantage of all the extras. Even so, the experience we did have was great.

I’d definitely recommend the upgrade, especially if you have seated tickets or if your spot in the standing area isn’t too important to you. It makes entering the venue feel calm and organised, and the separate cloakroom is a big plus at the end of the night when the main one gets crowded. 

Concluding remarks

When you want the best available spots, VIP is your best friend. If you want to get pampered a little extra before the show, or you want to ensure yourself a smoother entrance experience, upgrading your tickets to Priority is the way to go. With a priority on accommodating yourself to have a good time, seating tickets are your best option. 

Honestly? There’s not really a thing like ‘best’ tickets, is there? Not when we’re there for one collective goal: having a good time and an unforgettable night with your favourite artists. At that point, it doesn’t really matter where you are, as long as you’re enjoying yourself. And it is safe to say that we all did.