King Princess Brings Girl Violence to Royal Oak

Review and Photos by Danie Beaman

King Princess for the Girl Violence Tour in Royal Oak, MI

King Princess brought her Girl Violence tour to the Royal Oak Music Theatre on November 5th, delivering a dynamic and heartfelt performance that balanced humor, vulnerability, and high energy.

The show opened with a set by Sasami, and from the moment she stepped on stage, you could feel the energy through the venue. She blended wit with an incredible performance throughout her set, which opened with “Honeycrash,” drawing massive cheers as she screamed “Fuck ICE” and “Free Palestine.” At one point, Sasami challenged the crowd to start a “lesbian mosh-pit” for the seventh show in a row, and even led the crowd in opening a circle. Near the end of her set, Sasami jokingly asked the crowd if they were feeling any sort of “horny” before bringing out her French horn to play, before closing out with “Slugger.”

It was then time for King Princess to take the stage, and she did so with a bang, starting her set with “Cherry” to the crowd’s excitement. The energy in the theatre was electric, and from the start, she brought an easy confidence and humor that had the audience hooked throughout the show, joking with fans and sharing little moments that made the show feel intimate despite the venue’s size.

Midway through the set, King Princess introduced a large foam die, with four song options (“Pain,” “Prophet,” “Ain’t Together,” or “Trust Nobody”) and a “fan’s choice” option. The die was rolled across the stage and landed on “fan’s choice,” sparking a close competition before “Pain” was ultimately chosen.

Later, the tone shifted as King Princess transitioned into an acoustic section, armed with a guitar. She encouraged everyone in the crowd to find someone to slow dance with, even if they hadn’t come with a partner, as she sang “Homegirl.” It was a standout moment of the night, highlighting the genuine connection between artist and audience.

For the closing song of the set, King Princess played “RIP KP,” which had an extended outro for a very special moment: a fan would get to graffiti the backdrop with the city’s name. The lucky fan shared that they were at their first concert ever, and the crowd hyped them up as they spraypainted “Detroit” across the banner. This moment captured everything that seemed to make the night so special—connection, celebration, and the feeling that everyone in the room was part of something together.

King Princess returned to the stage for a final time for her three-song encore, which featured “PS5,” “1950,” and “Let Us Die.”

The Girl Violence tour is about halfway done, but if King Princess is coming to your town, don’t sleep on it. From the high-energy moments to the quieter, more vulnerable ones, every show feels special. Catch her live—you’ll leave buzzing from the music and filled with a sense of community.