Fans of Halsey, who have seen her go from playing small venues in Houston to headlining her own tours, can’t help but feel a sense of pride. However, no matter how big the venue or stage may be, Halsey continues to deliver a show that feels intimate.

That was the case when she took over the Frank Erwin Center on Oct. 27, putting on a show that felt like a celebration of an artist who has overcome adversity. Her show consists of songs ranging from her very first album Room 93, to Badlands and her latest work Hopeless Fountain Kingdom, as well as a cover of her feature with The Chainsmokers.

Kicking the show off with the first track off of HFK, “The Prologue” and having the arena be completely dark to it transitioning into Kanye West’s “Hold My Liquor” while flashing lights and static like projections played over the curtains hiding the stage. Halsey entered the stage with fog surrounding her feet and pouring down a stage made out of stairs and monitors as her radio hit

“Eyes Closed” begins. She sings about continuing to love her ex while being in a new relationship. Halsey always delivers with the visuals in her shows and this time was no exception. The stairs had built in screens that matched the vibe of the song. During the performance of “Good Mourning,” koi fish swam on the screens producing a mysterious feeling.

Her performance of the song Strangers was another highlight of the show. Before playing the song, which references a same-sex relationship, Halsey gave a speech saying: “Let’s get two things straight right now. The first is that this a safe place for you, and the second is that this song is from the bottom of my heart so you better dance.”

The crowd cheered as they enjoyed one of their favorite songs. The performance featured an intimate dance with her backup dancer TeeTee, which got a frenzied response from the audience. Later, Halsey slowed things down with a piano version of the song Closer, which is a collaboration with The Chainsmokers.

Halsey gave two speeches, one before and one after. During both, the bond between Halsey and her fans was very noticeable. Halsey makes a point of making a personal connection with her fans and even recalled specific details about people who have met her and supported from the beginning.

She shared with the audience a special moment that happened backstage before the concert in which a couple got engaged. It was moments like this that made the show an unforgettable experience for fans both new and old.