BuzzJack Music Forum _ S Club _ SPOILER THREAD: The Good Times Tour
Posted by: Slayer 15th July 2023, 10:58 PM
Tina has confirmed Stronger is on the setlist.
Posted by: JosephStyles 15th July 2023, 11:40 PM
!!!!
Posted by: JosephStyles 16th July 2023, 04:30 PM
Split this out into a spoiler thread - assume this will get busier nearer the tour of course. Please keep all setlist spoilers in particular in this thread, I'm going to want to know as little as possible going into my first show!!
Posted by: Slayer 16th July 2023, 05:53 PM
Ahh great idea Joseph, i'll keep any spoilers in here!
Posted by: -Jay- 17th July 2023, 06:43 AM
Good idea!
I tend to prefer knowing things before going to a tour if it's the only date I'm going to (which in this case, it is) because it helps me really take in the show and have an idea of how far through the show it is. So I will definitely be found posting in this thread
Posted by: Slayer 27th July 2023, 06:21 PM
Apparently the outfits are more 'glam' this tour compared to last, we'll have to see about that
Posted by: Slayer 28th July 2023, 08:27 PM
Confirmed all the singles on the setlist.
Album tracks and medleys to get as many album tracks as possible!
Posted by: Yobnedor 28th July 2023, 08:32 PM
QUOTE(Slayer @ Jul 27 2023, 07:21 PM)
Apparently the outfits are more 'glam' this tour compared to last, we'll have to see about that
That isn’t difficult to do though!
Posted by: -Jay- 29th July 2023, 12:39 AM
Glad that all the singles are confirmed!
Posted by: JosephStyles 11th August 2023, 01:51 PM
NO solo slots on this tour confirmed by Jo!
Posted by: -Jay- 11th August 2023, 03:36 PM
I think that's a good decision! Make it a total celebration of S Club as a group.
Posted by: Slayer 11th August 2023, 05:07 PM
I agree, i'm glad there are no solo spots!
Praying for Who Do You Think You Are!
Posted by: spiceboy 12th August 2023, 01:35 PM
Definitely agree with no solos... except for Rachel she deserves an hour to perform Come & Get It!
Posted by: Sacred3 13th August 2023, 10:43 PM
I heard Tina will be singing Adele's 'hello'.
Posted by: spiceboy 15th August 2023, 11:39 AM
QUOTE(Sacred3 @ Aug 13 2023, 11:43 PM)
I heard Tina will be singing Adele's 'hello'.
You must be deaf like me then
Posted by: Yobnedor 18th August 2023, 07:48 PM
QUOTE(spiceboy @ Aug 15 2023, 12:39 PM)
You must be deaf like me then
Oop.
Posted by: JosephStyles 20th August 2023, 05:57 PM
QUOTE(Sacred3 @ Aug 13 2023, 11:43 PM)
I heard Tina will be singing Adele's 'hello'.
Posted by: Slayer 11th September 2023, 12:57 PM
Not sure if a TikTok trend or DSM tour choreo
They look great as a 5!
Posted by: ThePensmith 11th September 2023, 01:29 PM
Don't know if it's been mentioned already but someone on Popjustice met them at Salford Quays when they were on BBC Breakfast last week and Rachel confirmed Show Me Your Colours is on the setlist 😍😍😍
Jon posted teasers of the girls costumes, very colourful. Looks slightly more budget than the last tour which is a positive!
Posted by: Slayer 12th October 2023, 04:50 PM
Have fun to everyone going tonight!
Let us know your thoughts afterwards - remember to keep all spoilers in THIS thread please
Posted by: One_For_Sorrow 12th October 2023, 07:58 PM
Have fun anyone going tonight!
As I obviously can’t get to any of the shows I’ll be checking this thread to see what makes the set list.
Posted by: Slayer 12th October 2023, 08:30 PM
The stage looks way better than their last reunion tour!
Posted by: Slayer 12th October 2023, 08:46 PM
Posted by: Slayer 12th October 2023, 10:11 PM
They look great, much better outfits than last tour.
They also look amazing as a 5!
Posted by: Slayer 12th October 2023, 10:14 PM
Setlist:
S Club Party Love Ain’t Gonna Wait You’re My Number One Natural Sunshine You Stronger Bring The House Down Don’t Stop Movin’ Friday Night Good Times Bring It All Back Two In A Million These Are The Days Have You Ever Alive Reach Never Had A Dream Come True S Club Party (Reprise)
Was hoping for more songs and I don’t understand ‘s club party twice’. I miss say goodbye and show me your colours
Posted by: JosephStyles 14th October 2023, 10:44 PM
I enjoyed the setlist a lot, it hits the right spots at the right moments and covers almost all bases. A bit odd to promise performances of songs they'd never done live when we only got These Are the Days but everything popped off, even the random reprise of S Club Party felt like a great closer.
Some parts were mimed I'm sure but I don't think it was *mostly* mimed. They sounded great! They're all such stars and they look so natural as a 5 piece.
Had the best time and I have no voice left my sister who is a more casual fan than me loved the show!
Posted by: Slayer 14th October 2023, 11:56 PM
Ahhh so happy to hear you had a great time Joseph! Sounds amazing
Was your M&G tonight too?
Posted by: JosephStyles 15th October 2023, 07:54 AM
M&G is on the Saturday evening London show!
Posted by: ___∆___ 15th October 2023, 09:59 AM
Epic night and more than made up for the Liverpool disappointment.
When we went in for M&G the band were sound checking so heard 4-5 songs before going through to M&G.
The M&G bundle is - signed metallic 8x10 photo in an S Club envelope, badge, keyring, lanyard and a printed S Club plastic bag.
They had a ‘technical issue’ with the M&G camera so photos had to be taken on everyone’s phones but it was fine and means we done have to wait 3+ days for the pictures, plus they took 20+ pictures on my phone.
The show and atmosphere was incredible - I’ve seen some people saying it was basic and they wanted more but I thought it was brilliant? The tribute to Paul was beautiful too.
They originally said our tickets for tonight would be at the side of stage but we were 3rd row centre stage!
Posted by: ___∆___ 15th October 2023, 10:19 AM
Just on the mimed part it was apparent from being close to the stage that 90% was mimed - Jo done 2 songs live but all the solo songs were mimed, Bradley had some live parts in certain songs but overall the majority was mimed - not something that bothers me but clearly where a lot of the criticism has come from.
Posted by: JosephStyles 15th October 2023, 11:55 AM
Glad you enjoyed it too!!
Random question - did the VIP lanyard have anything printed on it or was it plain?
Posted by: ___∆___ 15th October 2023, 12:46 PM
QUOTE(JosephStyles @ Oct 15 2023, 12:55 PM)
Glad you enjoyed it too!!
Random question - did the VIP lanyard have anything printed on it or was it plain?
Yes, it’s a printed lanyard with a tag on it (I’ll take a picture when I’m home).
Posted by: JosephStyles 15th October 2023, 03:06 PM
Thank you!! I'm curious cause I want an S Club lanyard for work
Posted by: ___∆___ 15th October 2023, 03:49 PM
QUOTE(JosephStyles @ Oct 15 2023, 04:06 PM)
Thank you!! I'm curious cause I want an S Club lanyard for work
https://ibb.co/8rT32Pr https://imgbb.com/
Posted by: JosephStyles 15th October 2023, 04:20 PM
Amazing, thank you for sharing!! Will absolutely be wearing that at work *.*
Posted by: JosephStyles 15th October 2023, 06:44 PM
So a full detailed review from me!
This gig was easily the most anticipated gig I've had in a long time, perhaps since the last S Club reunion. The effect they have on me and the nostalgia they bring is entirely unparalleled by anyone else. Therefore, the bar was high. I didn't have unrealistic expectations, I knew some of my biggest hopes wouldn't happen and that it wouldn't be the most high-budget show ever.
I had an absolute blast. Not looking at the setlist in advance was the best decision I could've made, as I had no idea what was coming when. The second Don't Stop Movin' began, my sister and I went crazy - not introducing that song was an excellent decision! The album tracks chosen weren't shocking in any sense but they felt right. Queen Tina slayed Stronger as I knew she would, hearing Bradley perform Friday Night live was so much fun, and Jon's Sunshine performance was heartwarming, from him singing Paul's adlibs for him, and changing the lyric from "girl" to "boy"!
My highlight of the night, unexpectedly, was Alive! Getting further into the setlist I was wondering whether it was even included but it turned into a massive moment, the new mix made it sound insanely fresh and like it could be a current hit - I'd love it to be released (I know it won't be). The S Club Party encore actually popped off more than the first performance despite it initially feeling like a random way to end the show (would've still traded one for a Who Do You Think You Are? performance though).
I don't mind whether it was mimed or not really, though the ballads definitely sounded live. Jo was having problems with her in-ears during Have You Ever notably but she nailed every big note still. The chemistry between the five of them was strong, they looked tight as a five piece and all of them seemed to be really enjoying it. I barely noticed the lack of dancers, they captivated me more than enough between the five of them!
The Paul tribute was handled beautifully and with great care. Loved hearing Good Times played out over a touching montage, and the group singing with Paul on the final chorus. These Are the Days slotted in perfectly to the setlist (though I feel slightly conned that they promised songs they'd never performed before and this was the only one!). My sister bought the charity Good Times t-shirt, I got the white t-shirt with the band photos on it as well as the mug, poster, tote bag and programme.
I cannot wait to go again in a couple of weeks for a couple of the London dates, especially for the VIP on the Saturday evening show after seeing how lovely everyone's photos have been! Replaying every moment over and over in my mind, feels surreal that my first show has already happened now.
Posted by: Slayer 18th October 2023, 06:29 PM
Loved reading your review!!
I'm literally SO excited for my show next week!
Posted by: JosephStyles 19th October 2023, 02:49 PM
When are you going, Slayer? *.*
Posted by: spiceboy 19th October 2023, 08:07 PM
Awww glad you had such a great time, I was thinking of snapping up a ticket for Leeds tomorrow... but I am travelling to Mexico so that was out of the window lol
Posted by: Slayer 19th October 2023, 10:48 PM
I’m seeing them next Thursday! It can’t come quick enough I’ve got major fomo seeing all the videos and photos, it looks like so much fun!
Aww Spice have a great time in Mexico! Hopefully S Club will do hoopla/pride events next year and you may be able to see them then!
Posted by: spiceboy 20th October 2023, 06:00 AM
QUOTE(Slayer @ Oct 19 2023, 11:48 PM)
I’m seeing them next Thursday! It can’t come quick enough I’ve got major fomo seeing all the videos and photos, it looks like so much fun!
Aww Spice have a great time in Mexico! Hopefully S Club will do hoopla/pride events next year and you may be able to see them then!
For some reason when I first read that thought it was going to say hopefully S Club go to Mexico 😂
I’m not too fussed tbh I’ve seen them twice as a 7 piece once back in the day and on their last reunion tour. Good shows and I’d go again but not paying lots of money for it anymore.
Posted by: JosephStyles 20th October 2023, 01:37 PM
Aw shame you couldn't make this tour Spiceboy, though hopefully there'll be chances to see them next year! enjoy Mexico *.*
Posted by: spiceboy 20th October 2023, 05:25 PM
QUOTE(JosephStyles @ Oct 20 2023, 02:37 PM)
Aw shame you couldn't make this tour Spiceboy, though hopefully there'll be chances to see them next year! enjoy Mexico *.*
About to head to Manchester for the airport now so don’t feel too bad about missing tonight 😂.
Posted by: bpdbryan 22nd October 2023, 03:59 PM
How long a gap is it between M&G and the doors opening for the show?
In the email is says M&G is about 5pm and read they go on stage at 8:45 but not sure how long the M&G takes in total. my hotel is about a 20 min walk so not sure whether if I’d have time to turn up for M&G and go back to hotel for a bit, or whether it’s best to just stick around.
Posted by: Slayer 27th October 2023, 12:10 AM
Oh wowwww!
I had the best time tonight.
I feel quite overwhelmed as they were my childhood and I got to finally see them 😭 I was sat front row, dead centre! I made contact with all of them during the show, Jon, Bradley and Rachel a lot!
They actually exceeded my expectations, the dancing was great and extremely tight. The songs went off and it was so nice to see how much they were genuinely enjoying it! There were non stop movin’.
They truly work great as a five piece and were extremely solid and it worked.
Also they look incredible in real life, like wow! Also Jon and Bradley are still so hot!
I enjoyed the remix of s club party at the end. I did miss show me your colours but I loved the show as it was. It has made me want to go again!
I had such a special night, it was definitely one of my favourite concerts because of how fun it was and what a special place they hold in my heart.
My meet and greet was great, they were so lovely and sweet!
I was actually quite impressed with Now United and Sweet Love as opening acts, I really enjoyed them. I just love groups that can dance.
Posted by: JosephStyles 27th October 2023, 12:13 AM
Yessss so happy you had a great time!!!!! I'm so excited to go again tomorrow and Saturday (and M&G on the latter !!!!!)
Posted by: Slayer 27th October 2023, 12:58 PM
Ahhh thank you!!
Have the best time, which i'm sure you will! It was such a fun show and I hope we get more from them next year.
I just loved seeing how happy they seemed to be performing together!
Posted by: ___∆___ 27th October 2023, 02:45 PM
I’ve got the double on Saturday - matinee and then later show
I got offered tickets for tonight too but 2 shows on one day is enough for me.
For anyone that can get to the 02 and hasn’t seen them yet tickets can be picked up massively reduced on Twickets (from £19!).
Posted by: ___∆___ 28th October 2023, 04:50 PM
Feel like it’s 1999.
Went to the Geri book signing the.man straight to the S Club matinee show - great show, only difference was the brought all their children on stage for a song which was lovely, off to the evening show shortly!
Posted by: gooddelta 28th October 2023, 10:38 PM
Loved the Alive remix, pretty random that they saved the best remix and biggest and best use of lights for the smallest hit of their (first time around) career.
Tina got a surprisingly good reception to Stronger! And the crowd really loved the ballads more than I expected, especially Have You Ever (and of course Never Had A Dream Come True, but that was a given).
Really liked the tuning the radio intro to You and the slight almost acapella start to that song.
Bring The House Down is definitely their great lost single, would have been such a big hit as a late Feb/early March 2001 single.
The setlist was ok, I do understand why Say Goodbye was left out, given the lyrics and the situation. But it was a bit all over the place in parts, I'd have definitely put either Bring It All Back or Don't Stop Movin' plus Reach in the encore and done Never Had A Dream Come True earlier on. I guess they needed a Jon solo but Sunshine was the song I least enjoyed personally, that definitely needed to be Show Me Your Colours, Viva La Fiesta or a Seeing Double medley (which easily could have been added somewhere anyway).
These Are The Days had a muted response but I get that as it would have been the least familar track to most in the crowd I guess.
The Paul segment was incredibly touching and well done, the only weird thing for me was the Hannah erasure. She was just as equal a part of the band as the other six, although it was quite clear how little she sang on their material - half a line here and there that Tina picked up.
Posted by: JosephStyles 29th October 2023, 04:14 PM
If you weren't familiar with the band, you wouldn't really have been aware there was an extra member. The only lines Hannah had on any of the songs performed were on Bring It All Back and Tina picked those up with ease. It's not a problem in my eyes, though, she was treated just the same as any band member who leaves. One Direction and Little Mix didn't give any mention or attention to their departed members on tour, and even Spice Girls in 2019 didn't actively mention Victoria, the only references were in Wannabe and The Lady is a Vamp.
The O2 evening shows were great but Saturday night was particularly brilliant, what with it being the first of the London shows to go on sale meaning it's the most eager superfans in attendance. The atmosphere was so good and the crowd knew every song! Having seen the show a few times now I think the setlist order could've changed slightly (Don't Stop Movin' in the middle actually worked brilliantly because the SURPRISE of that starting with no notice is genius, but I think maybe These Are the Days should've been after Good Times and the Paul tribute, with Bring It All Back a little later). There was definitely room at least for Show Me Your Colours and maybe a medley - Dance / Gangsta Love / Who Do You Think You Are *.* just imagine! The setlist as it was though was very tight, no toilet break moments (I did see some going during Alive though, their loss to miss out on that incredible mix).
The highlight of yesterday was of course the meet & greet. It was brief, as I knew it would be, but I went away feeling so happy and a little tearful (in a good way!). I felt welcomed immediately by them all, and Jon asked my name. I had him on my left and Jo on my right for the photo (Tina far left, then Rachel followed by Bradley far right). Everything I said sounds exceptionally cliché on paper but it came from my heart and they seemed touched. I remember Rachel paying particular attention to what I was saying and Bradley said it was nice to meet me. I'm nervous to see the photo - I hope I don't look awful in it
I feel sad my experience of this tour is now over but I'm so happy it happened, grateful for the number of memories I've made and for the fact I've spent even just a couple of minutes with five of my childhood heroes (and I met Hannah a few years back at a comic con too). I know they have some plans into next year, and I hope S Club are around for years to come.
Posted by: Slayer 29th October 2023, 05:13 PM
Joseph, I genuinely loved reading that!
I'm so happy you had a brilliant time and you were very happy with your meet and greet! It is always special to meet people you had idolised for so long!
I agree with you, they were extremely solid as a five piece and were very tight. The setlist was very solid. I agree they could have squeezed in more but i'm hoping to god we get more of them next year!
Posted by: JosephStyles 30th October 2023, 06:59 AM
So other VIP photos from that night have been uploaded but not mine feeling very anxious about the whereabouts of my photo now, I've sent them an email but a 14 day response time is not going to calm my nerves. Ugh.
Posted by: Slayer 11th February 2024, 07:23 PM
OMG they are rehearsing 'Natural' for the US shows, choreo looks great!
Their choreographer Nicky posted a rehearsal clip on his insta story.
edit: oh wait they were already performing this, my bad! the choreo looks slicker
Posted by: JosephBoone 11th February 2024, 08:23 PM
The choreo looks REALLY great!!
Posted by: JosephBoone 17th February 2024, 11:36 AM
Toronto was last night, seeing many good reviews! Stage was smaller so no stairs etc but they did have a slightly raised platform. Same outfits (black) for the whole night.
They didn't have a screen at the back of the stage, so the Paul tribute couldn't happen in the same way - instead Bradley and Jon sang Good Times!
These Are the Days was cut, not sure if this was became the show started a little later than advertised or if it was never going to be on the US setlist.
Posted by: Slayer 17th February 2024, 12:17 PM
Saw some videos online, looks like people had fun!! Will definitely try and find that video of Jon and Bradley signing 'Good Times' as I would love to hear that!
!!!!
Make it a total celebration of S Club as a group.
enjoy Mexico *.*
feeling very anxious about the whereabouts of my photo now, I've sent them an email but a 14 day response time is not going to calm my nerves. Ugh.