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112 live at indigo at The O2, with L.A Gray in support

By Joseph Wright, One-Life Media. 5 October 2026

On 30 November 2016, 112 played indigo at The O2 in Greenwich. We were there with L.A Gray, the singer who opened the show. Here is the story of that night, and what it taught us about shooting live music.

Who are 112?

112, pronounced "one-twelve", is an R&B quartet from Atlanta, Georgia. They first signed to Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Records, then moved to the Def Soul roster in 2002.

The group had huge success in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Their hits include "Cupid", "Only You", "Anywhere" and the Grammy-nominated "Peaches & Cream".

They are also part of "I'll Be Missing You", the tribute with Sean Combs and Faith Evans. That song won 112 a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

Why their music still fills a room

For many R&B fans in the UK, 112's songs are part of growing up. Hearing them live, years later, brings back where you were when you first heard them.

That shared memory gives a 112 crowd a special kind of energy. People know every word, and they want to sing along.

Why we were there

L.A Gray was the support act for 112 that night. We had already worked with him earlier in 2016, when we covered his show at London's Jazz Cafe.

Going back to photograph him at a bigger venue felt like a natural next step. Opening for a group with that many hits is a big moment for any artist.

The venue

indigo at The O2 is the smaller live room inside The O2 in Greenwich. It sits alongside the main arena, but it feels much more like a club.

The crowd stands close to the stage, so the room fills with energy quickly. For fans of an R&B group like 112, that closeness makes the night feel personal.

Supporting a headline act

A support slot is short, and the room is not always full when it starts. The audience has come for the headliner, so the opening act has to win them over.

That is exactly why good photos matter. A strong set of live images shows promoters and fans that an artist can hold a stage at a real venue.

For L.A Gray, photos from indigo at The O2 became part of his story as a performer.

Shooting live music: what we have learned

Concert photography is one of the hardest jobs in our work. These are the lessons we bring to every gig.

Stage light changes all the time

Coloured lights, haze and sudden blackouts are normal. Watch the light for a song or two before you start, and learn how the show moves.

Look for the moment, not just the face

A raised hand, a held note or a glance to the crowd tells a story. Those moments say more than a static portrait.

Respect the venue and the audience

Every venue has its own rules for photographers. Follow them, keep out of people's sightlines, and let the fans enjoy the show.

Edit with care

Live photos usually need careful editing for colour and noise. A good edit keeps the mood of the room without losing detail in the artist.

Looking back

Nights like this are why we love what we do. A legendary group, a rising artist and a packed room made for a show worth remembering.

You can see more photos from the night on our Content blog: 112 live at the O2 Indigo in Greenwich.

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