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The Spectacular Shania Twain Live at Manchester Arena

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My mum, her friends and I went to see Shania Twain at Manchester Arena.

My mum and some of her friends had planned to see Shania Twain at the Manchester Arena last weekend. I offered to drive them there, pick them up afterwards and drive them home. I just wanted to make sure they all got home safe.

Then someone dropped out and I was kindly offered their ticket. I felt very fortunate and lucky.

Shania was spectacular. Shania walked through the crowd to the stage like a megastar. The audience sounded rapturous, hands were outstretched to meet hers and flash of smartphones was constant in her face.

Shania’s voice was perfect, her outfits lovely and her charisma shone for all to see. The chorography was reasonable and performed without mistake by backing dancers. The stage light show was fantastic, but the stage set and props were sparse.

Throughout the show Shania appeared to want to get close and personal with the twenty one thousand strong audience. She did this by inviting audience members to the stages in between songs, chatting with them and by allowing them to take selfies with her.

Shania spoke warmly to the audience, as if we were close friends. Here are some more photos from the gig:

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The stage lighting was fantastic, although the set was very sparse.

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Another photo of the stage lighting.

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Shania (1) – Photo of video screen.

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Shania (2) – Photo of video screen.

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Shania (3) – Shania with a cowboy hat on. Photo of video screen.

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Shania (4) – Shania with a cowboy hat on. Photo of video screen.

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Shania (5) – I love this pose. Shania with a cowboy hat on. Photo of video screen.

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Shania (6) – Shania sat on a step. Photo of video screen.

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Shania (7) – Shania sat on a small stage at the back of the arena.

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As Shania sang You’re Still The One the audience lit up the arena with the torches on their phones.

Blog soon,

Antony

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The Cure Live in Manchester: Just one word – Phenomenal

By Friends & Family, Gigs & Shows, Happiness & Joy, Music & RadioNo Comments

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:

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The Cure (1) – opening song.

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The Cure (2).

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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?’

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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