BANKS Delivers a Dark, Stunning Set in Minneapolis
BANKS brought her signature intensity to the Fillmore last night in a long-awaited stop on her Off With Her Head tour. Originally scheduled for June, the show had been postponed, and BANKS took a moment mid-set to thank the crowd for their patience and support.
That simple gesture reflected the dual energy of the night: dark and theatrical onstage, but deeply personal and grateful at its core.
DeLacey opened the night with a soulful, emotionally honest set. It was her first time in Minneapolis, and she greeted the crowd with a kind of endearing nervousness that quickly gave way to confident, heartfelt performances.
A standout moment came during her song “The Lipstick,” which she introduced as a tribute to her grandmother. She shared the advice that inspired it, when things get tough, put on some lipstick and go out and be you. The crowd responded with warm applause, it was one of those rare, personal moments that turn a good opener into a memorable one.
DeLacey also mentioned her work writing songs for other artists, but it was clear from the way she held the stage that her own artistry needs no footnotes. Her voice was aching and melodic, and her songwriting had a quiet emotional power that landed beautifully in the room
BANKS opened her set with four dancers placing on white masks, echoing the Off With Her Head album cover and setting the tone for the night: a blend of visual storytelling, theatrical movement, and moody soundscapes. The performance was polished but emotionally charged, full of choreographed routines that felt more like ritual than spectacle.
She performed from a stepped riser, often using the levels to add dimension to her presence. At one point, she crawled across a piano, striking a sculptural pose before sitting to play a stripped-down version of her song “Stay.” It was one of the most intimate moments in an otherwise high-energy set, drawing the crowd into silence.
The show was saturated with dark, dramatic lighting, sculpted shadows, and flashes of white and red. The lighting design matched the emotional landscape of BANKS’ music stark, sensual, and unafraid to sit in tension.
And then there was the bass: pulsing, thick, and ever-present. It underpinned nearly every track, sometimes hitting hard enough to shake the floor. In contrast, BANKS’ vocals stayed sharp and expressive, threading their way through the soundscape with clarity
Though much of the night leaned into theatricality with mask motifs, synced movement, and bold lighting BANKS’ emotional connection to the crowd was just as present. From her gratitude for fans returning after the reschedule, to the vulnerability of her piano performance, she made the night feel personal even in its most dramatic moments.
