Glad to see Viva Forever was the album version too.

Holler really sucked without Victoria and the remix was crap but the rest was perfection

Not entirely. There are certain songs that were never live on that tour. Who Do You Think You Are was mimed then and was definitely not entirely live last night (at least not the verses anyway). Hoping they get a bit more confident and go fully live for the rest of the tour.

 

I'm pretty sure Earls Court is the only time they've done a concert 100% live. Unless Istanbul was before they dubbed it afterwards.

 

Well, personally, WDTYA to me never has sounded good with live vocals. So in this case, I would be okay with them keeping the playback lol

The writer of that Guardian review is obviously trying very hard to ignore every joyful moment of the performance. It's like she wasn't even there. Desperate to inject some bile, she's more focussed on all the tabloid nonsense that surrounds the group, rather than the show in front of her. How the hell does she know anything about their personal values? Bet she doesn't get a lot of party invites.

 

This.

 

So. Look. I get that reviewing a show doesn't mean it has to be a glowing write-up. But. I really...really...hate that Guardian review.

 

First of all, it's the third publication I've seen inaccurately claim the "boys and girls go good together" 2 Become 1 line was changed for this tour. Are they copying wrong information from each other?

 

As for the rest...it's a pretty major stretch to imply cultural appropriation just because each girl has their own dance troupe. And to question if there was enough LGBT representation at the show?...and if their feelings toward the community were genuine? Get. Real. They were allies long before that was common for a mainstream pop group.

 

And three albums can't sustain a show? Since when? How many acts are touring right now with just three albums under their belt?...or less? They had nine number ones. They can have a show. And though you may not like Let Love Lead the Way, if being #1 doesn't make it a hit, I'm not sure what does?

 

Also. I caught a few typos. Just sayin'.

Edited May 26, 20196 yr by Piers

Holler really sucked without Victoria and the remix was crap but the rest was perfection

 

I thought that mix really improved it personally. Gave it some personality alongside the first two albums tracks.

 

 

This.

 

So. Look. I get that reviewing a show doesn't mean it has to be a glowing write-up. But. I really...really...hate that Guardian review.

 

First of all, it's the third publication I've seen inaccurately claim the "boys and girls go good together" 2 Become 1 line was changed for this tour. Are they copying wrong information from each other?

 

As for the rest...it's a pretty major stretch to imply cultural appropriation just because each girl has their own dance troupe. And to question if there was enough LGBT representation at the show?...and if their feelings toward the community were genuine? Get. Real. They were allies long before that was common for a mainstream pop group.

 

And three albums can't sustain a show? Since when? How many acts are touring right now with just three albums under their belt?...or less? They had nine number ones. They can have a show. And though you may not like Let Love Lead the Way, if being #1 doesn't make it a hit, I'm not sure what does?

 

Also. I caught a few typos. Just sayin'.

 

I second all of this. Why would a writer scratch around in the minutiae, looking for something to be upset about, instead of seeing all the very intentional, positive messaging in the show. They have always celebrated humanity in all its variety. She should work for 'The Sun', not 'The Guardian'.

Edited May 26, 20196 yr by Michael Andrew

It was interesting that they exited the stage by walking out rather than via a trap door or door like they usually do. I bet they will have family/friend come up on stage at the final London gig.

And three albums can't sustain a show? Since when? How many acts are touring right now with just three albums under their belt?...or less? They had nine number ones. They can have a show. And though you may not like Let Love Lead the Way, if being #1 doesn't make it a hit, I'm not sure what does?

 

They have, arguably, 11 songs that I would rate as very memorable and then Holler and Let Love Lead The Way (plus Move Over was everywhere for a period of time), which might be considered as their slightly "obscure" hit (but not really). That's more than most acts touring today - while I'd agree with the reviewer that if they want to continue to keep touring in the years to come they need to extend their catalogue, this is fine for touring for every 12 years or so.

The show was indeed amazing tonight! And I didnt even mind Geri, she sounded good even if she cant perform to save her life. But I gotta say the sound is f***ing terrible, and it is a technical issue. Really dissapointed with that, as it sounded quite bad at times.

 

Great things:

 

- The Dancers

 

- Emma and Mel B's performances. Mel B is THE highlight of the show, she really gives it all, sounds great, is super entertaining and funny, and dances her ass off. Emma's 2 Become 1 moment is soooooooo special!

 

- Too Much FINALLY being done properly live!

 

- The whole vibe of the show is f***ing great to be honest. Really great fun and well produced (apart from the f***ing sound!)

 

- I think overall it is up there with their best.

 

- Victoria was NOT MISSED. Like, at all.

 

The bad:

 

- The sound.

 

- Move Over - WHAT A WASTE! Really was expecting they would be on stage singing it. It's just a pointless interlude before another interlude. Wasted opportunity.

 

- We Are Family - another wasted moment. Like, I get it but it is just bad karaoke at this stage. There is no reason they would do this cover FO THE THIRD TIME!

 

- The end. They just walk off. It was odd. Ending with Wannabe was fine, and the vibe was great so them just walking away felt sooooooo weird!

Is it true that in Manchester that the spice circle tickets did not even guarantee that you was in the circle ?

 

^ Haven't seen about that :o I hope that's not true.

 

 

I am obsessed with Holler on tour:

 

 

 

Easily a highlight for me, it's fierce! Geri being involved is surreal but I love that she is performing it. Funny to think she's now performed all of the singles that she wasn't a part of back in the day.

That is amazing! Love that arrangement. Mel B and Melanie C's dance break is everything!

 

'Holler' was a highlight on the last tour too. Such a great song. Still sounds fresh.

Jay, so glad you enjoyed it! I was right in the Spice Circle and this Saturday will be in the Standing Pit, so will have a different experience alltogether. Cant wait :wub:

 

 

I went with Jay on Monday night in Cardiff and I truly loved it, I've barely stopped thinking about it since :wub:

 

I bought one of the t-shirts, the programme and the teddy bear (now called Mel Bear *.*) at the merch and found some seats, though it was unreserved and we ended up relocating a couple of times to get a better view :lol: Jess Glynne was fine I guess xx

 

The girls themselves were just phenomenal. From start to finish it was one big celebration and I didn't think there was one single weak moment in the setlist. All four of them brought it and you wouldn't have even thought there used to be a fifth member :') The staging was so good too. As for songs, Holler was a HUGE highlight and I absolutely L O V E the new mix!! Viva Forever really stood out as a special moment too :wub:

 

Also no sound issues that I noticed, think the whole thing is quite overblown oops, it's stadium sound, they aren't really made for live music!

 

Overall, it was just amazing. I wasn't even born when Wannabe was released (!) but I felt like I'd been there since the beginning, everybody felt included! I want to go again tbh

Holler remix is growing on me and the dance break is hot

I had an amazing time at the show last night! It truly has been a lifelong dream of mine to see the Spice Girls live so I still can't believe that 22 years after their peak, I got to see them *.* I went with my mum so naturally Mama was a highlight - I was worried that they weren't going to perform it after Say You'll Be There because that's one of their two most popular songs so to have it lead in to Wannabe was very surprising

 

Spice Up Your Life was the perfect opener, I would have liked a full reprise at the end though as an encore as it really is that huge stadium anthem!

 

Holler felt very odd, I liked the build up with the Spiceworld chanting but the mashup with Run the World (Girls) didn't really work

 

The sound was okay, not the best though - Mel B sounded very quiet at the beginning and we could barely hear them during the speaking sections

 

Overall it was an excellent show, it didn't feel like too much filler although the crowd where I was definitely became uninterested during the majority of the album tracks (and Let Love Lead the Way x) which was a bit annoying when you're standing

what time did spice girls start.. ish? not really interested in seeing jess so i'd rather get there as late as possible

They come out at 8:30pm, they’ve been very punctual so far!

 

If I remember rightly Jess was on at 7:15pm and was on stage for about half an hour?

 

I’m aiming to be in Coventry stadium by 8pm, I’m in the Spice Circle... hope I get a decent view wherever I am!

 

 

Glad you enjoyed it Theo!

 

Fairly certain that the Holler performance doesn’t sample Pon De Floor, it’s just very reminiscent of it.

omg

 

best gig ive ever been too no lie

 

what a f***ing experience

Brilliant I bloody loved it :wub: