Photo Essay | Nessa Barrett’s Aftercare World Tour

by Toby Shapiro

All Photos by Toby Shapiro

Nessa Barrett played the first of two sold-out concerts at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 15. This was the second to last show of her North American leg of the Aftercare World Tour. The 22-year-old singer-songwriter released her second studio album “Aftercare” in November 2024 followed by the extended version “Aftercare Deluxe” released in February 2025. I got the opportunity to photograph and capture some of the exciting moments of this show.

The night started with the opening act Ari Aboul who played nine songs to the excited crowd. 

Ari Aboul is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter releasing her first single in 2022.

Shortly after the conclusion of Aboul’s set Barrett took the stage.

The excitement and energy from the crowd was great which stayed consistent throughout the night.

The from moment Barrett took the stage she brought an energy to the venue that lasted the entire night. She sang 27 songs including new releases and fan favorites. Her performance was filled with raw emotions with a great balance of upbeat songs and slower moments. Barrett interacted with fans and danced across the stage, all while delivering an unforgettable experience for everyone in the room. The moody lighting amplified each song, and with her powerful stage presence amplified each song.

The night was filled with energy, excitement and emotion. From start to finish, Barrett engaged the crowd and delivered an unforgettable night.

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