Alison Moyet at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver

Alison Moyet played the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver on May 12, and if there were any doubts about whether she could still bring it, they were shut down within the first few notes of opener “Fire.” The legendary British vocalist was in peak form, her unmistakable contralto voice filling the room with power and clarity that hasn’t dulled in the slightest since her Yazoo days.

The show was part of her Key Tour, named after her latest album of reimagined tracks, and two new songs. She eased in with “More” and “Such Small Ale.” Moyet was confident, relaxed, and often cheeky, cracking jokes between songs.

The set design was simple: no drummer, just two musicians flanking her on elevated platforms, with moody lighting that stayed mostly out of the way. The focus stayed on the voice. And wow, what a voice. “Changeling” and “Only You” were highlights, both stripped back just enough to bring out their emotional core.

She wrapped things up with a one-two punch of “Love Resurrection” and Yazoo classics “Situation” and “Don’t Go.”

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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer