The dimly lit venue pulsed with energy, the air thick with anticipation. The crowd, a sea of expectant faces, stretched out before me like a canvas waiting to be splashed with color. The fans, a mix of screaming teenagers and enthusiastic adults, waved glow sticks and banners, their excitement infectious.
As I stepped onto the stage, the spotlight's glare enveloped me, and the crowd erupted into cheers. I adjusted the microphone stand, a familiar ritual that calmed my nerves. The opening chords of "Fly Away" filled the air, and I launched into the lyrics.