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Posted by: JosephStyles 13th February 2023, 07:02 PM
YAAAAAAY!!!!
Arena tour sounds good, i can see a 2nd O2 date if the demand is there.
Not too expensive, thinking about getting a ticket myself i reeally dont wanna miss out on a concert again.
Eeek this is exciting!
I'm pretty sure i'll be getting the Meet & Greet!
I know my friends would want to go, but no way would they pay the same amount as me... I either see them twice (get a M&G for one show and go to another show sitting with friends) or I get a M&G and my friends sit elsewhere or I forfeit the M&G and sit with my friends...
I really want a M&G 
I have a similar dilemma! Was hoping to go with my sister but she won't want to get M&G for that price 
Ticket prices look decent. Would definitely go if I was in the UK.
I'm not yet sure if I'll be able to go 
but fingers crossed!
Just realised many of the dates are during my half term... I may be able to travel and do a M&G elsewhere and then attend with my sister in London!!
Tempted by Glasgow. Might see if any of my mates are keen
Interesting that it’s all seated with no standing
I am thinking of possibly going for Leeds since its my hometown anyway.
Full press release:
I really, really want to do meet and greet!
Turns out my sister's away for the O2 date so I only need to attend that one but that's not to say I won't end up going to another
don't think I'd survive seeing them both in the same night!!!
They'd be such a good choice for support act 
Seems I might be able to go to see S Club 7 after all, maybe in Sheffield 
Why Sheffield, Jay?
OMG Big Brovaz supporting I AM THERE!!!!
Trying for Birmingham M&G in tomorrow's pre-sale! I'll be trying both the O2 pre-sale and the S Club one.
Good luck to anyone getting ready for the presale! I'm in the virtual queue for the O2 date via O2 Priority and have the other presale link open already too.
Block B wasn't showing up for me on the M&G package, it disappeared straight away! So i'm going to wait for general sale as I really want to meet them and don't really want to sit elsewhere.
M&G for Birmingham appears to be sold out on pre-sale.
I got M&G for London!!!! It was unavailable on both presales at first but I kept refreshing and eventually it popped back up so I nabbed it immediately
OH MY GOD!!!
MEET AND GREET BOOKED FOR BIRMINGHAM
FIRST ROW IN BLOCK B (CENTRE)!!! AHHH such amazing seats!
Keep refreshing guys if you're trying!
OMG SO HAPPY FOR YOU JOSEPH! 
YAAAAY brilliant Slayer, so happy for you!!
I got in for The O2 ☺️
Got my tickets , the 02 presale was very busy i reckon they will do an extra date!
I got mine too!
Happy you all got what you wanted *.*
An extra date at The O2 has been added for Friday 27th October. Pre-sale has sold out!
Oooh excellent! I wonder if there'll be enough demand for them to add extra dates for other arenas too. In 2015 there was also 2 London dates, but everywhere else was just one date. At this point they've replicated the 12 dates they did in 2015.
2015:
Birmingham
Bournemouth
Cardiff
Glasgow
Leeds
Liverpool
London x2
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Sheffield
2023:
Birmingham
Cardiff
Dublin
Glasgow
Leeds
Liverpool
London x2
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Sheffield
Only difference so far is them doing Dublin this time instead of Bournemouth!
I wasn't sure how much demand there'd be for a second reunion tour but it's seriously great to see them playing the same number of dates, particularly two at the O2. Might have to go a second time!
I’m a bit shocked at how many people on here and on socials are here for this especially with Jo being involved.
If she’d been part of a sustained homophobic bullying campaign would you all still wanna go?
Would’ve rather had a Rachel solo revival
I mean, it's not for me to forgive Jo for what happened on Celebrity Big Brother, and I entirely understand why people have a sour taste in their mouth when thinking about her, but it was a *long* time ago and she has apologised since then. Nostalgia is a big thing and the mistake of one person well over a decade ago isn't going to dampen the excitement of seeing the first pop group I ever loved. The hypothetical homophobic bullying comparison isn't really relevant because that isn't what's happened. Feel how you feel, I'd never want to silence or dampen that, but I think it's very easy to see why people are so excited to see the entire group and why many are quite happy to leave Jo's racism firmly in the past.
There will always be a taintedness to the group due to Jo's behaviour in Big Brother I agree, but there are 6 other members of the group whom have nothing to do with that, it's unfair to drag them down for that too.
I do understand your feelings though, it was despicable and shocking and it is no less so today.
I am going to wait for general sale on Friday since I want to try for better seats, fingers crossed.
I’m all for the other 6 members to do well for themselves it’s only Jo that makes me feel a bit sour about this
I can see that people obviously see them as being amongst their childhood icons and what not though but it’s definitely hard to see past Jo since it was a sustained incident that even got mentioned in parliament it was that bad it’s not a case of a single tweet that happened when she was a teen since she was a grown adult at the time as well and the fact she showed no accountability aside from self pity too.
I’m not necessarily wanting to get into anything more though re this but for a site that’s all about inclusiveness it seems like people are very quick to forget.
I didn’t get m&g because they added the caveat about being socially distanced and so I just got a VIP seat - 4th row, Block B!
Slayer, Birmingham for me too so - another meet?!
I kind of want all three boys to ruin me I won’t lie
Probably best I didn’t get meet and greet
Attempting to get a couple more dates secured this morning...! Good luck to everyone else trying to get tickets today!!!
Bradley, Tina and Jo have all posted (on their Insta or their story) the fanmade poster too
I got Sheffield and the other London date!!! Going to the former with my sister so we're going together after all! 
Ahh that's amazing news!! I'm holding off buying tickets for another dates as i've booked SO many concerts this year, so i'm feeling broke - I say this after just buying the Don't Stop Movin' vinyl
Hope everyone else had luck getting tickets today too!
Genuinely thought this reunion might be a harder sell than the last one, never have I been happier to be proved wrong! 00s nostalgia is clearly growing stronger and stronger.
Just saw ticketmaster is now showing a front row ticket has been made available for Birmingham and some on 2nd & 4th incase anyone is looking - £154 for the don’t stop moving package! Amazing seats.
I missed out on tickets at the price bracket I was willing to spend (not willing to spend more than £80) for Leeds, hoping they announce another day as it is pretty much sold out.
Now they seem to have released more but can I book them? No! Every time I try to it says error and then I go back to try again and the tickets are going. I've had enough I give up, always have issues with ticketmaster now it hates me.
Sorry to hear that Spiceboy. Hopefully your luck changes soon with the tickets.
Birmingham has pretty much sold out!
I’m going to Glasgow! Buzzing!
Whilst out in town this morning I heard Don't Stop Movin' twice playing on the radio - first in Greggs and then again while I was getting my hair done. It really is a classic, but also it was a lovely moment to hear it on the air again!
There's definitely a buzz in the air for this tour!
100%, I was hearing people talk about it at work the other day too!
They’ve set up a mailing list:
Ah yes I saw that - I've signed up.
I don't want to get my hopes up too high, but perhaps Simon's actually listening to what the fans are wanting this time?
The vinyl of Don't Stop Movin' is already more than what we got last time round.
I'm so pleased the classic logo is being used this time round as well. I always preferred it over the later one!
Why is it called a "25th Anniversary Tour" if Bring It All Back was released in 1999? 
More tour dates added!!
Wow at a third O2 date, and cool that it's a matinee!
Let’s hope they put the effort in from the off! Birmingham was the first date last time and there was lots of mining… it improved throughout the course of the tour but still, practice makes perfect!
Ayyy! Glad to see they've got more dates on (although slightly miffed they've added a matinee the day I'm going to The O2. I could have foregone booking a hotel if I'd known!)
Get them tickets on sale before JLS announce!
Incredible! Oh the temptation to see them twice in one day on that Saturday
^^^ Until last week I'd totally forgotten that the Birmingham show in 2015 was the opening night! This time around I'm seeing them on the third night (it was actually the second date until now, but they've added a new first date).
Joseph you totally should go to the matinee as well, make it well and truly an S Club 7 day and night
Here's an update of the 2023 shows overall:
October 2023
Thursday 12th - Manchester AO Arena - NEW DATE
Friday 13th - Liverpool M&S Bank Arena
Saturday 14th - Sheffield Utilita Arena
Monday 16th - Dublin 3Arena
Wednesday 18th - Glasgow OVO Hydro
Thursday 19th - Newcastle Utilita Arena
Friday 20th - Leeds First Direct Arena
Saturday 21st - Manchester AO Arena
Monday 23rd - Cardiff International Arena
Tuesday 24th - Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
Thursday 26th - Birmingham Utilita Arena
Friday 27th - London The O2
Saturday 28th - London The O2 (Matinee) - NEW DATE
Saturday 28th - London The O2 (Evening)
Sunday 29th - Birmingham Utilita Arena - NEW DATE
I'm just noticing the 4 day stretch of concerts from 18th to 21st without breaks, but that's not quite as full on as 26th to 29th with 5 shows in 4 days! Their only days off in this run are 15th, 17th, 22nd, 25th.
Oh wow, amazing new dates have been added! Tempted to maybe go to the 2nd Birmingham date too, we’ll see!
Just seen an interview where John said they will only have 4/5 weeks to rehearse.
For a band reformation i wish this was a longer period of time!
That doesn’t fill me with the greatest of hope.
It's pretty standard practice to not begin rehearsals until much nearer the time of the tour. 4 or 5 weeks is quite a long time to dedicate to rehearsals. Some acts I've followed only set aside 2 weeks. They don't need to be doing it 7 - 8 months in advance!
Agreed, 4-5 weeks seems pretty standard? I'm pretty sure Little Mix only had 4 weeks or so for the Confetti tour.
Yeah but with respect, those guys are/were top of their game whereas… well… I’ll shut up
This time around I'm seeing them on the third night (it was actually the second date until now, but they've added a new first date).Fantastic to see sold out dates Including Sheffield; it's always good to be amongst a packed out crowd *.*
Yay, such amazing news!
I'm already seeing them on the first Birmingham date, i'm SO tempted to get the seconnd, plus I love the idea of going to the last show!
Finally got tickets, to the Saturday matinee performance at the O2 *.* Ain't no party like an S Club lunchtime party. Was worried I'd have to go up to Glasgow to see it as it was the only place with seats left for under £200 before this went on sale.
Pretty much right at the back, as I went for the cheapest option, I believe it will be anoter 'sell out in minutes' affair, can't believe the amount of goodwill they still have. I was worried the various sub sections touring as S Club 3/2/Allstars might have diluted the brand but it doesn't seem to be the case.
The appetitie for nostalgia and fun is high and I can see why at the moment.
Aaah nice one 🙌
Same I just got the best Lower Tier seat that I could for the evening show at the O2 - Block 109 I think my seat is in? I'm quite fortunate that I'm 6 ft 3 so getting a view of the stage is not a problem for me. Just getting to see them at all is exciting for me!
Nice one guys!! If there's any left by Tuesday I might snap one up and go twice on the same day, I am SO tempted.
I managed to get matinee tickets for London today after missing out due to demand last week, didn’t think they’d be as popular as they are proving to be.
My only concern is that I’m going to send to end up seeing Jo miming what with so many shows in a row which I’ll be disappointed with. I didn’t go to their last tour but I remember seeing videos and later on in the run she was clearly miming some of the big songs. Hope they get some good vocal coaches and look after themselves properly.
Happy for all of you that got tickets
I held off buying tickets for another show today, thinking if I book tickets for another show i'll find a friend who will go as i'm already going once So it will be nice to go with someone the second time!
I might have got myself a ticket for the Matinee show at the O2. I'll sell my ticket for the evening show a bit nearer the time. I was transferring some of my savings across ready for JLS' pre-sale on Wednesday and I thought "why the hell not?" Saves me a hotel bill as well 😂
The new Manchester date doesn't seem to be selling very well so far
Hannah’s thoughts on the tour, via The Sun:
Bradley's Instagram tribute to Paul also hinted that the tour could go on: "I know your not going to be with us on the next one in the physical but you’ll always be with us in our hearts and thoughts"
Can't imagine how they're feeling right now, must be such a difficult situation.
The logo on the official website has been changed to just S Club, as has the name on their official Twitter and Instagram accounts (the handles remain @sclub7).
Guessing this is a sign of things going ahead, there wouldn't be any need to rename things otherwise I suppose.
Ahh, I get it but it would have been nice to have kept the name ‘S Club 7’.
Likewise, I suppose this has come from their discussions and how best to proceed. I guess it draws a bit less attention to the number of members on stage. I guess they may even be getting a new tour poster together using Seeing Double images instead of the '7' album cover?
Seeing "S Club" is so sad 
It's a delicate situation for sure... for them to be called "S Club 7" in future interviews etc could feel too painful for them, with the constant reminder that they're no longer 7. So I get it.
Hannah has dropped out of the tour.
Video from Tina, Jo, Rachel, Bradley and Jon here:
Totally understandable that Hannah has backed out now.
I cannot imagine that getting their heads around all of this whilst also grieving their bandmate and brother can have been easy at all, but they've absolutely made the right call as best as possible. And renaming it the Good Times Tour 😢 Beautiful way to remember him.
I just really hope that they're kind to themselves through it all and take the time they need if it becomes too much.
Can't get over how weird it feels to see just five of them there
The name change makes sense even more too, S Club 7 with only five people would feel even stranger.
That video was a hard watch. This is a situation that is so incredibly sad.
I totally understand and respect Hannah’s decision. I hope for the 5 remaining members that this will be a healing and positive endeavour. I’m still looking forward to seeing them, even though this is tinged with sadness.
I know I’m gonna get hate but at this point I think they should just postpone indefinitely. It’s clear from that video that they aren’t ready and I doubt they will be by October. I think Hannah made the right shout to be honest.
I don't think it's for anyone but the band themselves to judge whether it's the right time or not. October's still five months away and perhaps honouring Paul with the tour he was so excited for is exactly what they want to be doing? I think all we can do is respect each member's individual choice and hope they're getting so much support from each other, management and their friends and family during a time that must be so hard. Full respect to Hannah for stepping away when she needed to, but also the same respect to the other five for ploughing on, it can't be easy.
My feelings - it's only been 5 weeks since Paul passed away, so with this being their first moment of talking about it on camera, it's certainly going to be raw, and their tearfulness is understandable. Not being ready right now doesn't mean that they won't be by October though.
In terms of bereavement and work, most people would be lucky to get a couple of weeks before having to return to work. The S Club tour isn't for another 5 months, and it will be 6 months on from Paul's death. There will be distance by then, their grieving process will be at a different stage to what it is now. Between the 5 of them there must be a realisation and agreement that they feel they'll be ready by October, ready as they'll ever be to tour under these circumstances, and as fans I think we have to trust them. I'm not convinced it would be any more or less sad for them if they arbitrarily delayed the tour by a few more months, to be honest.
I think this situation is more acute for Hannah, what with her personal history with Paul that went beyond the band... as well as her seeming the most reluctant to even do it as a 7 in the first place. For her I understand and respect her choice to not put herself through this, though for the other 5 it might be what they need to do.
It's hard all round but they all have our support
That video was heartbreaking, so sad to see them upset. Sending them so much love
I totally get Hannah not being involved, love that they changed the name to honour Paul.
It’ll be so weird to see them as five piece, I’m sure they’ll do Paul proud! I’m sure them being with fans and doing something positive will help bring some happiness back into their lives after a huge loss. I agree with a lot that was said above from Jay and Joseph!
They really should just cancel this now, only 5 of them, awful circumstances it just isn't going to make for a fun and great tour.
I think it could be a positive thing for them and healing, they deserve some new positive memories.
Plus, we've got to be honest they need to make a living.
I think they'll make it a great tour and it'll be special, especially seeing how they tribute it to Paul during the show. I admire them for ploughing on.
In most regular circumstances as said above people in 'regular' jobs only have a limited time off work to grieve, they'll have had over 6 months, they should continue to work if they feel up to it.
I think it'd make a lot of fans happy to see them up on stage, trying to make something sad into something happy and a great way to honour Paul. I'm sure Paul would have wanted them to continue on, we know how much he loved S Club.
I lost one of my co-workers a few years ago, she was one of my best friends after having worked together for 5 years and spending lots of time together outside of work too. I was given 1 day off and that was for her funeral. It is a job at the end of the day so I understand why they are continuing. I have no doubt it will be incredibly tough for them but October is a long way away, time for them to look after each other and prepare one another.
I totally understand and respect Hannah's choice though.
Wish them all the very best.
I have to get this off my chest so apologies in advance if any of this comes across a little coarse.
I was so hoping that the wider reaction to this on socials etc was going to be a lot more supportive than it has broadly been. But this is where you see it's an impossible situation for them to go through, because whichever way they went, you're not pleasing everyone.
But it's sad to think that three years on from Caroline Flack and #bekind, that there's still a load of entitled and unfeeling arseholes that shouldn't be allowed on the internet. Pardon my French Karen on Twitter, but bugger your refund for a second and read the room.
This isn't a common or garden S Club 3 down your local student's union / bingo hall situation with one or two others not doing it. This is one of them no longer being on the same mortal plane, someone who was their bandmate and their brother from another who they grew up with and had a career with.
It's still massively raw for them right now, you only need look at how Jon and Jo in that video in particular were barely able to end their sentences without getting emotional. The fact that the five of them are even finding the strength to go ahead with this when they could have easily - and understandably - cancelled the entire tour is bloody admirable in my eyes and shows such resolve and spirit.
Of course Hannah won't now want to do it; of all of them, she was closest to Paul, and I admire her so much for doing what is best for her and her wellbeing. Quite frankly, when you're grieving the loss of anyone, there is no right or wrong way to feel or to handle it. The least thing people can do is respect their decision, whether certain members are now doing the tour or not.
Until I saw that video yesterday, I was still on the fence about whether or not I'd still go. But I'm going because as emotionally bittersweet as this tour is now going to be, they got me through so much that I found difficult growing up and I now wanna do the same, and in a way say goodbye in my own way to Paul and remember the joy they bought to my life growing up and the memories of - pardon the pun - the good times.
Exactly!
It’s an impossible situation to please everyone. I’m not sure what the current status is with whether people are allowed to get refunds or not for this unforeseen circumstance but I really hope most people are still wanting to go. I certainly do.
Obviously the situation is awful but if this tour had been launched as a 5 piece S Club tour a lot of those tickets wouldn't have sold. The big selling point was it was all 7 original members who were going to give you a night reliving your youth.
Now it is a 5 piece and will no doubt be tinged with sadness. The tour now is very much not as it started or was sold as. Obviously that has been out of people's control but I don't blame people if they would prefer a refund now and aren't wanting to go.
Money is tight for a lot of people and a 5 piece tinged with sadness tpur might not seem worth the expense now. I know it is tragic why it has come to this but I doubt any tour promoter would have touched this tour with a barge pole had it started with only 5 members and that is where it is now.
I just watched the video and gosh it really upset me. Sending them all so much love.
Should the forum name be changed to S Club, too?
S Club 7 created this incredible legacy and they’ll always be known for that, I don’t think a forum title change is required?
They will always be S Club7.
Agreed, no need for a name change, the legacy is and always will be S Club 7.
Rachel is busier than ever, rehearsing for the S Club tour, which kicks off in autumn 2023.
"We have mixed emotions about our tour because of everything that happened with Paul," Rachel says, referring to the tragic death of her bandmate Paul Cattermole. "One minute we're really emotional and then we're upbeat thinking of our memories, so it's a mix."
"It's so great to be back dancing again, though, and my body just instantly responds so well," Rachel shares, revealing that the band is working with a choreographer from L.A.
"It's just so fun. It doesn't feel like exercise and it's so great to be back with everyone."
Fans will be pleased to know the tour is set to be nostalgia-packed, with Rachel revealing that the band's signature moves from back in the day will be included in the all-new routines.
"There has to be those signature moves because for us, this is all about nostalgia and we want to give little nods to the old days," Rachel shared.
"Being famous so young really impacted my confidence," she confided. "I joined the band when I was 19, and when you're a teenager you're trying to fit in, you're trying to work everything out and I really didn't know who I was at that point.
"A lot of the time I had to just switch on a smile. I actually got very good at putting on the show face and pushing down everything that was really going on. I think that's what I really struggled with," she said.
"I honestly think I've felt my most confidence in the last few years, from finding my voice and finding what I really need in my life and setting those boundaries.
"I've done so much growing in the last few years, more than any time in my life, but still, feeling confident is a work in progress. One day I feel confident and the next day I don't, it's so changeable all the time. I'm just constantly figuring it out."
Source: Hello
full interview: https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/494783/rachel-stevens-gold-collagen-s-club-tour-exclusive/
So lovely to hear an update on the tour and that they're planning it behind the scenes, I do hope we get an update soon perhaps with a new tour poster?
Bradley spoke on Steph's Packed Lunch today about the tour.
Cannot wait for the tour!
Bradley, 41, has teased that if all goes well, new music could be on the cards.
He exclusively told BANG Showbiz: “We’d all love it. I’m sure we’d love to [do new music] but our main focus is right now on the tour. That’s the most important thing because we’ve got a we’ve got a big, big job on our hands, making sure that this show is perfect and epic.
“But everyone’s positive and if it all goes well and the fans out there want to hear more, I’m sure we can maybe with something there’s something for us to discuss.
Never say never, we might have a few surprises up our sleeves just watch this space!”
Nice that new music is possibly on the cards still! Think a Paul tribute at least could be on the cards if nothing else.
The way they have footage in decent quality gives me hope we'll get these shows on streaming one day!
They were talking a lot about it before Paul's passing, and now things have started back up I'm really hoping those plans will still materialise!
WOWWW I absolutely love this new tour poster!
The way the stylist/promo shots are way better.
Stunning!!!
That's such a great new picture!
I'm happy that they're making the best of the situation. It's clear that great effort has gone into their styling and the quality of the photoshoots they're now using.
The 7 of them being back together was of course incredible and I was so looking forward to seeing them ( ), but their team was cutting corners such as using an image from 2000 (with a badly enlarged on photoshop picture) to promote the tour. It was an understandable approach to lean on the nostalgia, but if there's any silver lining in this it's that they're now presenting themselves as an active group.
(I really don't intend for any of this to sound insensitive to Paul or Hannah so I hope it doesn't come across like that)
think its time to change the forum banner...
We've got you covered, check back tomorrow!!
You guys are mind readers 
It's like they read our messages
Just realised the tour is only 2 and a half months away... it's suddenly feeling a lot closer! Exciting *.*
Feels strange to think that it's so near, I am SO excited
My excitements levels are SO high!! I cannot wait
Queen Tina serving
Ahhh makes me excited!
Looking great as a five-piece performance wise by the looks of it!
Not a spoiler don't worry!! Glad to see they're having fun in rehearsals, I'm so excited for this tour
So nice seeing how well they get on! Brad and Jon look like they are in really good shape too!
That video!
Now United confirmed as opener. They're Simon Fuller's more recent band so perhaps not surprising, but also not the most exciting name. They have a couple of bops though x
Bradley did an interview with Express & Star:
“Honestly, we’re so proud, so honoured, that we can come back. It was quite nerve-wracking. Simon Fuller our manager called about the 25th anniversary and asked if we fancied doing a tour. Without hesitation, everybody was up for it, 100 per cent. But you never know how well it’s going to do. London’s O2 is a massive venue, then there’s Birmingham, and Manchester. You know: are we gonna sell those out?
“Honestly, we are so proud that we managed to sell so many tickets, really, really fast. Yeah, we’re just really excited about it.”
“Absolutely. I mean, this time round, I think all the kids that were kids when we first came out are now grown adults with their own kids…” That’s a lot of kids. Bradley laughs. “We want those original fans to introduce their kids to our music. They loved S Club growing up and they can bring them to the show. It’s fantastic. We’re so proud and honoured to be a part of something that meant so much to people when they were growing up. It’s just fantastic. That’s why 25 years later we can put on a show. It’s people who are mid-20s up to late 30s, that’s the audience.”
S Club, now down to five members after the departure of Hannah Spearitt, released These Are the Days in memory of Cattermole. The tour, which has been renamed S Club: The Good Times Tour, is also a tribute to Paul, having taken its name from an S Club song and a big fan favourite on which he sang lead vocals.
It’s a time to look forward, however, and Bradley is mindful of the incredible ride that the band enjoyed, at the end of the 20th century.
“It’s a weird one actually because I can’t say it went really quickly. I’d say we did so much in such a short time. It was five years, maybe six, with one year of prep then five years in the public eye. We were doing so much constantly there was never a dull moment. We had hardly any time off. We were constantly flying backwards and forwards.
“What made us so different from other bands was that we had a TV show. We did the album, we’d film our music, and that was incorporated into the TV show. So we’d record the songs, then we’d fly to America, do the TV show and once the TV show was finished we’d fly home. We’d promote the album, promote the TV show, and once that was done we’d fly back to America to record, do another TV and start it all again.
“We had four seasons of TV shows, a couple of hour-long specials, then we had our feature movie as well. So in that five years, with promoting, doing TV shows, and touring, it was so much. You don’t really process it until after. People say: ‘Do you know you had Beanie Babies?’ No. I didn’t. I’ve just discovered that we did.
“I’m very proud, very, very proud.
“When I was a bit younger, I always wanted to be cool. Some people didn’t consider S Club as being very cool back then. I’m from south London and I loved r’n’b and hip hop and there I was, in this pop group.
“But I enjoyed the music. I’m from a musical background and love all kinds of music. When we were younger, the press used to call us teeny boppers, and a manufactured band. But now that we’re a bit older, we’re pop icons, we’re pop legends – and that’s great.”
“My dad was in a soul band, back in the day. My mum and dad were in bands. I saw them on Top of the Pops when I was growing up. They had a big hit, Spend The Night, and my mum went onto be in Bomb The Bass and did Baby Don’t Make Me Wait. Then she went onto do vocals with Rod Stewart and Jamiroquai – people like that.
“So I’ve always been around music and they’ve just been such a huge inspiration to me. To be a part of something like S Club is just a dream. They were just supportive. They have been the most supportive. My dad has been my rock – you know, and my mum. There are no favourites. The first thing my dad said to me when I got into the industry was this. He said: ‘Son, there are two things. First, I want you to have fun. Second, just remember, nobody likes a big head’.”
For all the sunshine, of course, there have been plenty of times when S Club was exhausting and difficult – that’s life, whether you’re a plumber, a painter and decorator, or a pop star. And S Club were no different. There were criticisms of Simon Fuller, there were financial issues, there were a gamut of issues that come with being in one of the UK’s most successful pop bands of all time. Through it all, Bradley was able to turn to his parents.
“They were great. 100 per cent. My friends were so supportive too. We went off on this massive journey and all of a sudden we came home and there was stardom. People knew our names. But my friends didn’t change. I remember the first we came home from filming Miami 7 and I was sitting in my mate’s room and I said: ‘I’m gonna be on TV in a minute’.
“And we were all sitting round. And they were like: ‘What?’ And I said: ‘Yeah, I’m gonna be on BBC’.
“We stopped what we were doing – we were playing video games, we were playing FIFA. So we turned on the TV and they laughed at me for a second. ‘What’s going on?’
“And then we turned the TV off and carried on playing FIFA. So every time I came home, my friends just treated me like Bradley. There was never any Mr Celebrity, there was no teasing. They just treated me normal and that kept me grounded, which is very important.”
These Are The Days has been well received – though it’s funny to think of S Club as being veterans as they adapt to the digital age in which the record was recorded.
“It’s all changed. The producer was in Canada so we were doing Zoom sessions. It was mind-blowing. It was good fun. It doesn’t feel strange for us to come back together and be in a studio. It’s like, we’ve got this connection, so it doesn’t feel weird. It doesn’t feel like we’ve spent time apart.”
It’s time to wrap up, but there’s still a little time to reflect on the good times – and to get the party started.
“The chemistry is still there. It’s great. We’re going on tour. The tour’s around the corner and we’re not that far away from it– especially Birmingham. Our very last show is in Birmingham and that’s always one of the most important shows. It’s sad to say goodbye to the tour but there’s always an energy and a buzz and we know there’s going to be a massive party afterwards. So Birmimgham – come and see us, I think there’s a few tickets left.”
Great interview! This tour is so close now, I'm so excited
I'm so excited too!
It looks like rehearsals are about to start properly!
Full rehearsals starting next week.
I love this hair colour on Tina!
Jon said he's on his way to London tomorrow for rehearsals to begin on Monday!
Jo and Jon spoke with Manchester Evening News!
AHHHH!!
So excited.
I hope they do something so more tickets for Manchester sell as there are a lot of seats!
S Club shine a spotlight on heart conditions this September
We're joining forces with noughties pop sensation S Club this month to shine a spotlight on heart conditions in memory of their much-loved band member Paul.
https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2023/september/s-club-shine-a-spotlight-on-heart-conditions-this-september
WOW! They’ve announced a US tour!
Definitely going to try for the Toronto date. I’m off that week!!
Wow, I know how huge the demand for a US tour has been, I really hope this sells well for them! Wonder if any other global dates will come next?
Probably wasn't organised until relatively recently.
Doubt anyone expected them to be doing arenas outside the UK...!
WOW, there looks like a lot of people are wanting to see them! Seeing a lot of buzz on different forums!
Also there was A LOT of people booking tickets shown on their IG story.
I'm very happy for them.
I've saw some people say Atomic Kitten/B*witched are opening some shows as well as Now United? not sure how true it is yet.
Amazing that they'll be playing venues in the US/Canada
10 DAYS UNTIL THE TOUR STARTS!
Ahhhhh can't believe it's so near! Going to be a mission to avoid spoilers, even when my first date is only a couple of days after the tour starts
Dance rehearsals are finished!!! It's so close now
Gentle reminder to use the spoiler thread for anything regarding setlists, costumes, etc! Feel free to post spoiler-free reviews in here though!
Are you avoiding all spoilers Joseph?
I am!! I want to go in surprised on my first night (Sheffield on 14th). Most I want to see in advance is a picture of the merch stand!!
I can't believe it's just 7 days until Sheffield, Joseph
It's all I've been thinking about!!!! I can't wait! Going to have to stay off social media for a couple of days in the interim I think
AHHHH!!
Girl group Sweet Love will now be supporting the first three dates of the tour, with Now United taking over afterwards. Curious!
Hmm interesting, never heard of them!
Jon and Jo filmed a little video of the tour bus!
Got so excited seeing this, I cannot believe it starts tomorrow!
REMINDER that every spoiler for the show must be posted in the spoiler thread until the end of the tour: http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=264621
If anyone so much as hints at the setlist before I see the show on Saturday I will be banning you for life, don't test me xx
(if anyone gets a picture of the merch stand please do send it my way though, I want to plan my expenditure!! )
Just purely by chance I came across a - really quite spiteful - thought piece in The Independent today: https://inews.co.uk/culture/music/s-club-reunion-tour-joyful-nostalgic-bleak-2679892
Apart from the fact it's mostly dragging up old wounds again, is woefully inaccurate and offering unhelpful comparisons to Sugababes (they're two totally different bands and don't need to be anything else)... why do people think digging the knife in like this is acceptable? Just makes me so cross 😠
What an exceptionally sour and bitter article. Someone's formed and opinion on a tour that hasn't yet started and has entirely ignored what the band have promised. It's not going to be a night of sadness. This is a new chapter for S Club, one that began with grief and a tragic loss but this time, it does feel like the five of them are there because they truly want to be. They seem so invested in it!
Anyway, enough dwelling on shit like that. It's opening night TONIGHT!! If anyone's going to Manchester, I hope you have an amazing time!!
TOUR MERCH IS LIVE!!
And full range of merch here (assuming nobody is considering the merch a spoiler, apologies if you are!!)
Also, unlike the latest JLS VIP developments, there's no barrier at the meet & greet according to the above fan on Twitter
Ahh thank god for confirming that Joseph!!
Also thank you for sharing the merch!
Thanks for posting the merch!
Can’t make out what most things are, but it looks great!
Muted so much on Twitter to avoid spoilers but have seen some photos, looks so good!!
Without spoiling or hinting at any songs, are people happy with the setlist?
No ^ def not
I expected certain other songs to be included.
Tonight's show in Liverpool RESCHEDULED by the venue due to issues with power supply beyond the band's control, now taking place on 30th October
https://www.mandsbankarena.com/whats-on/s-club/
^ not a good look even tho not their fault
I think anyone with half a brain cell will be able to tell it's not their fault so it won't reflect on them - it's great that the rescheduled date is so soon!
Lovely - arrived in Liverpool at 3pm, doors to meet and greet was due to open at 4.45 and email received at 4.30 to say it was cancelled.
Appreciate it might not be their fault, new date already announced etc., but that doesn’t change the £200 train cost, £250 hotel cost and a day booked off work, if I come back to the rescheduled date it’ll be 2 days holiday and the costs above again.
Feel gutted for the fans we’ve spoken too that are here from USA, France, Germany, Netherlands as well as all over the UK etc.,
Are you able to go to this?
That's really nice of them to offer that, it's more than any other artist I've seen who's had to postpone/cancel last minute.
Ahh I really hope it works out for you!!
I'm sorry you've had to go through all of this tress.
I agree i've never saw anything like this before, i'm glad they are doing something though, it is good to see they are trying to make up for it.
Lovely gesture but surely they can only do that as the Sheffield date has sold poorly and they were going to give free tickets away any way like they did last night.
That is a lovely gesture from them!
On my way to Sheffield - we saw Bradley and their tour manager last night, they couldn’t have been more apologetic (also found out the reason the arena cancelled last night - really poor reason and nothing to do with the band).
They said seating tonight will be in the friends and family area so guessing one of the side blocks.
Ahh so nice you got to meet Bradley and he was apologetic!
Does this mean you will another meet and greet at the re-scheduled show as well as tonight? I hope you do!
Let us know in the spoilers thread how tonight was!
Also Joseph have a great time tonight, can't wait to hear how you found it also!
Keep reposting deleted posts and I'll be issuing a suspension. You're not in charge.
Report the post if it's a problem then, don't be rude back and then act surprised when your rude posts are deleted.
Can someone please tell me what time they've taken to the stage on the previous nights of this tour?
Around 8:45!
My friends I went to Liverpool/Sheffield with are at the Manchester show tonight - wish I had gone now
I CANNOT CONTAIN HOW EXCITED I AM TO SEE THEM ON THURSDAY!
I SEE THEM TOMORROW AHHH!!
I can't wait to hear what you think!!
Hope you're having the best time Slayer!!!
On my way to O2 night 1!!!
Hope you had the best time!!
Was heaps of fun once again, such a smooth show *.* Now United were fun with a few bops, though the audience didn't really give a shit
Got meet and greet today, I am so nervous but immensely excited!!
You’ve got this, they are lovely so just enjoy yourself! So excited for you to meet them!
Ahhh thank you!!! On the train now, getting there a bit early *.*
Just seen them myself at the matinee performance.
I agree with everyone else that the show looks a lot higher budget than it probably was and they’re very tight as a quintet.
Jo was in fine voice on the songs that she performed live!
I'm looking forward to seeing your M&G picture, Joseph *.*
Anyone going tonight in Brum or the rescheduled show on Liverpool?
When we saw Bradley he said they would be doing summer shows and festivals next year so seems they are going to follow a similar route to Steps.
and they speak so highly of the plans for the future, I truly can't wait to find out what they have in store in the next year (and hopefully beyond!)
It sounds like everyone that went had a great time. Very happy to hear that!
and they speak so highly of the plans for the future, I truly can't wait to find out what they have in store in the next year (and hopefully beyond!)I went to the London gig and it was so much fun!!
The audience were fantastic!!!
So glad you had a great time!!!
Still waiting for my VIP photo. They've uploaded some missing photos from the Friday session but still not from Saturday. The delay is extremely tiring - it's been 72 hours from my VIP session now so I should've had my photo by now. SJM told me to wait 72 hours from my email to them so they have until Thursday morning...
Oh gosh sorry you’re going through this, hope you get your photo soon!
From Paul's brother, who attended the show on Saturday night 
How lovely and heartbreaking, I welled up reading that!
Philadelphia and San Fransisco shows have been cancelled.
The remaining shows have been re-scheduled to February 2024.
We are so sorry that our forthcoming US and Canada dates have been postponed due to an admin issue that is beyond our control. We‘re so excited to bring The Good Times Tour to you and can’t wait to see you at the rearranged dates in February 2024. For further information, please contact the venues or promoter Goldenvoice directly through their website.
❤️ Love always, S Club xxx
Some tour merch now on their website:
https://shop.sclub7.co.uk/
(after I chased the VIP company lol)Ahh what an incredible photo Joseph, so happy for you!!
It looks like it was worth the wait as it came out so good!
Wow, that’s so wonderful Joseph!
Amazing picture with them Joseph!!
(after I chased the VIP company lol)Interview with Rolling Stone ahead of the US leg of the tour!
S Club Recall ‘Delirious’ Hollywood Days and Tease U.S. Reunion Tour: ‘It’s a Tribute to Paul’ with Rolling Stone
It's up!! Merry Christmas all https://www.simonellismusic.com/sclub
Jon has revealed on the GossipGay Podcast podcast that the US/Canada leg of the tour was postponed from last year because his visa didn't arrive in time!
Love seeing Jon do more stuff! He's becoming my fave member!
Interview with People ahead of the US tour!
The absolute rudeness to It's a Feel Good Thing though!!!!I actually like It’s A Feel Good Thing.
I really enjoy it too.
It's so great hearing future plans and it's so clear they are serious about it this time around!
I feel like it's probably unlikely to get commissioned but it'd be fun to watch them as adults doing the TV show again
The group have landed in the US ahead of the Toronto date tomorrow
North American leg starts TONIGHT!
And the LA show is done, which means the Good Times Tour is over
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