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Old 03-01-2008, 18:11
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I went to this last night and I just wanted to say that it was worth every penny. I have read some articles today and it has been slated. I dont know which concert they was at because everyone who was seemed to be enjoying themselves. Posh even proved that she can sing, even if she does struggle a little. Everyone in the arena was singing along to every song, they provided us with an excellent show even if some people are dead set on them failing.
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Old 03-01-2008, 18:33
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I went as well!!! Was brilliant!
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Old 03-01-2008, 18:36
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I went to this last night and I just wanted to say that it was worth every penny. I have read some articles today and it has been slated. I dont know which concert they was at because everyone who was seemed to be enjoying themselves. Posh even proved that she can sing, even if she does struggle a little. Everyone in the arena was singing along to every song, they provided us with an excellent show even if some people are dead set on them failing.
Hi, I hope you dont mind me asking. I am going next week. COuld you give me an idea of when it started/ended?

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Old 03-01-2008, 18:48
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Hi, I hope you dont mind me asking. I am going next week. COuld you give me an idea of when it started/ended?

CJ
yeh it started at about 8:30 ish, i did read that one show they got on at 8. We got into the arena at about 7:15 got some food and drinks. There is no support act, so dont get there too early. hope you have a good time.
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Old 03-01-2008, 18:52
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The queue for the merchandise was massive
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Old 03-01-2008, 18:59
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The queue for the merchandise was massive
i just wanted to get out, lol took forever though. did you like posh's strut on the cat walk lol?
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Old 04-01-2008, 10:19
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I went to see them last night with a friend...we went on a nostalgia trip (we were 13 when the SGs first formed), and it was great fun. Although we were at the back on the lower tier, we had a good view of the whole arena and the sound quality mostly held up well.

I've only ever been a causal fan of the Spice Girls and even then, I don't think I'd been a fan since I was a teenager...until I saw them yesterday.

I know they are quite hated on DS, but imho they're good at what they do. They're pop stars, and they know this and they're proud of it. Their music is inoffensive fluff that's created to entertain people and that's all...I don't think they've ever claimed to be complex so I don't understand a lot of the bashing that the girls get.

Anyway, I thought they were fantastic last night. IMHO, Geri and Mel C carried the show. Geri especially impressed me; she was sensational and owned that stage, and until last night she wasn't my favourite Spice Girl. Now, my favourites are Geri and Mel C where as before they were Victoria and Emma. Mel B was also very good.

If there was a weak link, it was Victoria, who did look a little uncomfortable, compared to the other four who looked like they were genuinely enjoying themselves. Still, whenever Victoria did sing the crowd went crazy and gave her a lot of encouragement.

It was a great concert. I'm glad I stayed for the Encore because the atmosphere went nuts when they began "Wannabe". It was worth the money, for those of us who like innocent, fun pop.
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Old 04-01-2008, 11:29
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I'm going next week and I can't wait!
I've read a lot of bad stuff about it, but it's all from people who don't like SG anyway, so it's good to hear feedback from people who do!
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Old 04-01-2008, 11:55
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I wouldn't take any notice of reviews, it's only one person's opinion and 90% of the time, it's usually done by a fan of a completely different genre of music anyway. If the majority of the 02 enjoyed the show and were happy, that's all that matters isn't it?
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Old 04-01-2008, 12:29
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I was there last night too and the most exciting bit was when all three of the Beckham boys took their seats in the front row with their Granny and Grandpa followed shortly after by David.

I'm sure my friend missed most of the show rubbernecking at them instead of watching the stage!

Still it was a great night. Fair enough the girls may not be the best singers or dancers but they really know how to put on a show.
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Old 04-01-2008, 12:31
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I'm going next week and I can't wait!
I've read a lot of bad stuff about it, but it's all from people who don't like SG anyway, so it's good to hear feedback from people who do!
If you like the SG or pop at all then you'll probably have a good time. It's a fun show, not meant to be deep or serious, which some of the critics possibly don't realise.
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Old 04-01-2008, 12:33
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I was there last night too and the most exciting bit was when all three of the Beckham boys took their seats in the front row with their Granny and Grandpa followed shortly after by David.

I'm sure my friend missed most of the show rubbernecking at them instead of watching the stage!

Still it was a great night. Fair enough the girls may not be the best singers or dancers but they really know how to put on a show.
Ah! So that was David Beckham that the crowd below were going nutty for before the show? I wondered, because I could see everyone taking pictures like crazy and hear them screaming, but I was too high up to see who was causing all the rukus. I thought it might be David, glad to get confirmation so I can stop scratching my head over it.

I think there might have been a couple of more minor celebrities in the lower tier level at some stage pre-show because people went a bit crazy at one point taking pictures and shrieking there as well, but again, I was too far away to see who it was.
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Old 04-01-2008, 12:47
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I went on the 2nd as well (mr beckham was there as well!!) and thought it was brilliant.

Suprisingly, my highlights included the solo stuff, geris 'its raining men' and emmas 'maybe' were great.

I loved the fact that Posh got such loud screams every time she sang a line, that was so funny.
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Old 04-01-2008, 12:52
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My highlights were It's Raining Men, Who Do You Think You Are, The Lady Is A Tramp, Stop, Wannabe and I Turn To You. It was really good fun, was great to sing and dance along with the girls and fellow fans.

Doesn't top the Madonna gig I saw last year, but for what it was it was still brilliant.
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Old 04-01-2008, 12:57
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My highlights were It's Raining Men, Who Do You Think You Are, The Lady Is A Tramp, Stop, Wannabe and I Turn To You. It was really good fun, was great to...
The Lady is a Vamp
I REALLY WANT TO GO! Cannot get to London, and I didn't realise they added a Saturday night Manchester date..

Anybody know if it's likely they'll release more tickets for the Sat Manchester date?
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Old 04-01-2008, 13:20
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I'm going on Sunday! I can't wait! I am 6th row from mainstage and right next to catwalk !
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Old 04-01-2008, 13:30
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I'm going on Sunday! I can't wait! I am 6th row from mainstage and right next to catwalk !
Whoa! Im there on Sunday too and I am in row 6 as well!
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Old 04-01-2008, 13:52
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The Lady is a Vamp
That's the one. I loved it so much I got the title wrong. D'oh.
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Old 04-01-2008, 14:31
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Ah! So that was David Beckham that the crowd below were going nutty for before the show? I wondered, because I could see everyone taking pictures like crazy and hear them screaming, but I was too high up to see who was causing all the rukus. I thought it might be David, glad to get confirmation so I can stop scratching my head over it.

I think there might have been a couple of more minor celebrities in the lower tier level at some stage pre-show because people went a bit crazy at one point taking pictures and shrieking there as well, but again, I was too far away to see who it was.

It was actually the 3 kids that everyone was going mad for before the show. Beckham only went out when the lights went down so the majority didn't notice him. One of the boys (Romeo I think) was dancing and waving at the crowd but when the show started they all seemed to sit down throughout.

I was in the lower tier level and saw loads of people taking pictures of someone just to the right and in front of me but I couldn't see who it was.
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Old 04-01-2008, 14:40
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That's the one. I loved it so much I got the title wrong. D'oh.
Lol, I wouldn't worry. It's one of my favourites too, and I always get caught out singing "Cause the lady is a tramp, she's a vixen, not a...." Haha..

I've decided that seeing as I have about £100-ish left from my Christmas money.. I'm going to see if I can get some tickets off eBay for the last Manchester gig. I'll go on my own if I have to.

I have to see them!
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Old 04-01-2008, 14:59
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that other person people were going mad for was George Michael. He got up and left (with his minders) about 3 or 4 songs before the end..
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Old 04-01-2008, 15:16
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OMG I love George. Can't believe I didn't see him.
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Old 04-01-2008, 16:09
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Whoa! Im there on Sunday too and I am in row 6 as well!
Are you in A1 or A3 ?

I'm so excited!!!
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Old 04-01-2008, 16:13
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People were going crazy for the Beckham kids even before David arrived.

Loved the show...and the arena (my first time there) the seats are actually comfy and the view (tier 101) was really good.

Was so much fun, if only for the nostalgia trip...
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Old 04-01-2008, 18:27
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Capital Radio giving away tickets all this weekend,saying the shows are completely sold out,but if you look on Ticketmaster now there are single seats available for nearly every show!
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