A witchy indie rock baptism in sequins and sweat—before Florence became FLORENCE.
Filmed at the launch party for their debut album 'Lungs', Florence and the Machine performs the songs at the Rivoli Ballroom in this special concert.
Acting
Florence's theatrical, possessed stage presence before choreography got polished.
Production
Rivoli's vintage mirror balls and red velvet—glamour on a budget.
Sound
That harp. Those lungs. The wall of backing vocals.
Director
James Russell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Rivoli Ballroom is South London's last intact 1950s ballroom, saved from demolition by community campaigns—making this a document of two endangered species: the venue and pre-stardom Florence.
This was filmed three months before 'Lungs' hit #1, capturing the exact moment Florence knew she was becoming huge but hadn't processed it yet—that nervous energy is the whole appeal.
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