Watching Courtney Hadwin hit the stage in 2026 feels like witnessing a rare lightning strike. She always had a rock solid voice, which was hidden in a very nervous and shy little girl. But the artist taking over stages today is a completely different breed of rockstar. She’s become a seasoned performer who has finally found her own “jagged” edge.
This latest post is from her recent stop at The Louisiana in Bristol. Even though they’re images, you can already feel what a rocking performance it must be. It’s gritty, raw and undeniably loud. Courtney isn’t just singing. She’s leading a revolution of sound.
There’s a specific, theatrical moment involving a life-sized “biker” puppet that you simply have to see to believe. That’s what you call pure rock ‘n’ roll.
Courtney Hadwin | Absolutely Rocking!
The atmosphere in that room looks electric, captured in stunning high-contrast shots that make every headbang feel monumental. Fans are calling her a “Joplin incarnate,” but with a modern, independent twist that belongs entirely to her. She has traded the polished pop mold for something much more authentic, and the result is a performance that makes you want to drop everything and find the nearest live show.
This fire didn’t just stay in Bristol, though. As her tour rolled into the capital, that intimate spark turned into a full-blown blaze.
This video catches her performing her anthem, “Jagged,” live in London. This track serves as the ultimate mission statement for her new sound. Watching her move on that London stage, you can tell she has finally stopped trying to fit in and started standing out.
Courtney Hadwin “Jagged” LIVE in London February 2026
She mentions “running herself ragged” to get to this point, and every note she hits proves the journey was worth it.
It’s rare to see an artist grow up and stay this true to their “crooked” self. Courtney Hadwin is proving that being rough around the edges is actually the best way to shine.