My friend Simon and I went to see The Cure at Manchester Arena yesterday. I have just one word to describe the event and that is: phenomenal. It’s without any doubt the best gig I’ve been to in years.
The music was spot-on and was performed perfectly from the first note to the very last. The vocals were incredible, it was like listening to an enhanced version of an album. The three rows of lights gave an impressive accompanying light show.
Here are some photos, click on any photo for full size image:
 The Cure (1) – opening song. |
 The Cure (2). |
 The Cure (3). |
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 The Cure (4) – The music was spot-on and was performed perfectly from the first note to the very last. |
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 The Cure (5) – Vocals were awesome, it was like listening to an enhanced version of an album. |
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 The Cure (6). |
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 The Cure (7) – The setlist included my favourite song ‘Lovesong.’ |
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 The Cure (8) – The setlist also included ‘Friday I’m in Love’ and ‘Boys Don’t Cry.’ |
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 The Cure (9) – The finale was ‘Why Can’t I Be You?’ |
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Prior to going to the gig, Simon and I had a lovely tea in Via Fossa on Canal Street, Manchester (gay village). Then we walked down to the arena.
Along the crowded walkways on the frosty winter evening, I counted at least 12 homeless people. This is the most homeless people I’ve ever seen on any of my many visits to Manchester. It’s crazy to think that in 2016 people are still becoming and/or living homelessly.
Driving home after the gig, the temperature dropped to -2°C and I thought of the homeless people I had seen earlier. In my thoughts I wished them a safe evening, prayed that the temperature didn’t drop any further and prayed that it was quick to rise again.
Write soon,
Antony
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