This milestone highlights Gorillaz's evolution from a side project to a cultural phenomenon. Their ability to engage new generations while maintaining artistic integrity is a testament to their impact on music and pop culture.

Copper Box Arena, London Dressed like a vicar, Albarn leads his band – joined by a choir, a string quartet, De La Soul and more – in renewing Demon Days’ downbeat dramaGorillaz are 25. In 2000, this cartoon-fronted project seemed like something fun for Damon Albarn to do between Blur albums, hiding behind Jamie Hewlett’s comic-book animations, but they’ve overtaken Blur almost everywhere but Britain. The number of children in the audience testifies to Gorillaz’s powers of self-rejuvenation – an ever-changing vehicle for Albarn’s ceaseless curiosity.Gorillaz are marking the occasion with an immersive exhibition, House of Kong, and four era-specific shows. This second night revives 2005’s Demon Days. Co-produced by Danger Mouse, it remains the most satisfying expression of the Gorillaz concept: focused in both its themes (innocence and violence) and personnel (rappers and the rap-adjacent). Dressed like a hip vicar, Albarn serves double duty as a frontman and a conscientious host, although the original cast of vocalists is inevitably depleted. The late MF DOOM and awol Shaun Ryder appear only on screen, while Skye Edwards replaces Martina Topley-Bird on All Alone. Thank goodness for the old-school stalwarts. Bootie Brown enters Dirty Harry like a red-and-white firework before De La Soul boom and cackle through Feel Good Inc. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/sep/01/gorillaz-review-copper-box-arena-london-damon-albarn">Continue reading...</a>

تسلط هذه المحطة الضوء على تطور غوريلاز من مشروع جانبي إلى ظاهرة ثقافية. إن قدرتها على جذب أجيال جديدة مع الحفاظ على نزاهتها الفنية هي شهادة على تأثيرها في الموسيقى والثقافة الشعبية.

تحتفل فرقة غوريلاز، التي أنشأها دامون ألبارن وجيمي هيوليت، بمرور 25 عامًا على جذب الجماهير. قدمت أدائها الأخير في Copper Box Arena مع جوقة وربع رباعي وDe La Soul، مما يظهر استمرارية أهميتها وإبداعها.

Este hito resalta la evolución de Gorillaz, de un proyecto secundario a un fenómeno cultural. Su capacidad para atraer a nuevas generaciones mientras mantienen su integridad artística es un testimonio de su impacto en la música y la cultura pop.

Gorillaz, la banda animada creada por Damon Albarn y Jamie Hewlett, celebra 25 años cautivando al público. Su reciente actuación en el Copper Box Arena incluyó un coro, un cuarteto de cuerdas y De La Soul, mostrando su relevancia y creatividad duraderas.

Ce jalon souligne l'évolution de Gorillaz, passant d'un projet secondaire à un phénomène culturel. Leur capacité à engager de nouvelles générations tout en maintenant leur intégrité artistique témoigne de leur impact sur la musique et la culture pop.

Gorillaz, le groupe animé créé par Damon Albarn et Jamie Hewlett, célèbre 25 ans de captivations du public. Leur récente performance au Copper Box Arena a présenté une chorale, un quatuor à cordes et De La Soul, montrant leur pertinence et créativité durables.

Gorillaz, the animated band created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, celebrates 25 years of captivating audiences. Their recent performance at the Copper Box Arena featured a choir, a string quartet, and De La Soul, showcasing their enduring relevance and creativity.