maria_1981 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 It was just certain one's from certain groups, certain one's did the signing bit and certain others did the photo bit, they said they try to get at least 1 member from each band at each bit but some are in sound check, so say if Gareth is doing the photo part and is there at the start but then gets called off for sound check, you miss out on him if you're too far back in the queue but after we spoke to the people at the desk as Sarahjane said, they were very helpful in making sure we got there when Gareth was. you went past the signing tables first then the photo part after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Oh thanks for the info Maria. I (and am sure lots others) were curious as to how it worked. So you could have been a fan of Adam and got Dane? You weren't guaranteed to see your idol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 What time did you have to get there for the meet & greet Maria? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maria_1981 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Yeah not guaranteed, suppose these things are aimed at those who just want to meet whoever they can. Had to sign in between 3.15 and 4.15 then it started around half 4, 4.45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Oh crikey it started early then. One tends to think these artists have the day to themselves but I bet they don't have much time at all. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorksheather Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I've seen quite a few vids of Gareth's SITS from the big reunion tour , but really enjoyed this one from the 02 London , as it has the whole finale , which looks great . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 It's impressive isn't it Heather? Just makes you realise how many artists are involved. Thanks for posting. So lovely and clear too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicolaJayne Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I think it was an honour that Gareth did the finale and brought the show to a close, sort of made him out to be the star , well IMO anyway I also thought Gareth's SITS was the strongest song 5th Story performed and unlike some of the others, one the other lads could sing along to without being embarrassed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValR Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 I'm presuming Simon won't be with Blue tonight as he's performing on Strictly but really hope he's at the show in Manchester tomorrow as I think the results show is recorded tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorral Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I went to the tour in Manchester last night with ValR,we met and parked our cars at the Metro station,then got the metro into Manchester to the Arena. The show was supposed to start at 7- 30 it didn't start till 5 to 8.all the bands sang 2 songs each,thought 3T and Damage were rubbish I really liked the rest of the groups with Blue being the best by far. The 2nd half started,5th story were on 2nd,can't see the point of Kenzie wrapping in the middle of every single tune they sang it just didn't work.Gareth came down to the front and sang with Adam when he was singing his song.(Guess whose voice you could hear) The other bands came on,it was obvious they were making their 2 songs last as long they could,thought they were never finishing.Damage was the worst kept on and on about their tour and music to download today. I'd checked on the internet times of the last Metro tram back because it was a Sunday,10-45pm it was.When it got to 10-30pm Blue and Gareth still hadn;t been back on.Val and I decided we had to go otherwise we would have missed the last tram back to pick up our cars.If the show had started on time we would have been alright for time as it was we missed the 2 acts we most wanted to see.There were lots of people leaving before the show finished,think because it was a Sunday the show should have started at 7pm. I feel so mad and annoyed that we didn't see our favourites because the show was 25mins late starting. Looking forward to the RCM gig in Manchester with Gareth on his own. The selfie picture on twitter of 5th story with the fans in the background,Gareth went off stage and brought back a camera on a long stick,he called it his selfie stick.They then posed for a pic together with back to audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazfan Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 I was at the show on Saturday. I actually really enjoyed it. I thought all the acts were really good although Damage and 3T seemed to be a bit slower, great singers but cant say I knew most of what they sang. A lot of people around me seemed to sit down when they came on. 3T did get a good applause though. The rest was what I grew up on and love that kind of music, we were also reminded of the shows there used to be (cduk, Totp etc) Amazing that the weekend tv nowadays is totally different now. Not going to lie I do love 5ive and even though there is only 3 now they were still really good. 911, blue, A1 and 5th story all had everyone dancing and singing a long aswell. Was great seeing Gareth performing again and even though its totally different from what we are used to seeing they were really good and he does seem to fit in well. Breathe again was the surprise of the night and the crowd seemed to like it lol also spirit in the sky was a great finale. Everyone singing a long at the end. There did seem to be a bit of delay on the night think it was supposed to start at 7.30 but it was about 20 mins later I think. Also Simon from blue wasn't there obviously as he was on strictly but Bradley from s club 7 took his place. A really enjoyable night and well done to all the acts for putting on a great show. Didn't have time to hang around as it was quite miserable weather and had a train to catch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maria_1981 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Thank you so much Doris and Gazman for your reports I enjoyed reading them but i'm sorry to hear you had to leave early Doris because of trains with the concert starting late x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicolaJayne Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Thank you so much for your reports Dorral and Gazfan but what a shame you had to miss the best bit Dorral due to the late start, that is really bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorksheather Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Thanks for posting your interesting report Doris I would have been cross having to come out early and miss the best .Thanks for your report Gazfan , I'm glad you enjoyed the show . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Thanks Dorral and Gazfan for your reports of your nights. What a shame Dorral you had to leave, due the late starting of the show and miss the one person you had gone to see and ultimately the best finish to a show. So glad you enjoyed the show as every that's been seems to. I seem to be in the minority of liking Damage and I quite liked 3T with their references to Micheal Jackson. I must admit to not realise how much a part of their life their uncle was. I loved the old photos they showed. Not going to lie I do love 5ive and even though there is only 3 now they were still really good. 911, blue, A1 and 5th story all had everyone dancing and singing a long aswell. So good that you still enjoyed 5ive Gazfan, even though there were only 3 of them. Can sometimes be a dissapointment but obviously not for you. You seemed to have loved it all. Trouble is you look forward to it for so long and then it is over so quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazfan Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Thanks Dorral and Gazfan for your reports of your nights. So good that you still enjoyed 5ive Gazfan, even though there were only 3 of them. Can sometimes be a dissapointment but obviously not for you. You seemed to have loved it all. Trouble is you look forward to it for so long and then it is over so quick. I was/am a big five fan and sometimes others just don't want to be there. I seen them last year as a 4 and Abz just seemed like he couldn't be bothered. Would rather pay and watch 3 who are 100% into it than getting a 4 where the 4th isn't committed anyway. Yes it does go quick lol. It was a great show and a huge bonus that 2 of my favs Gareth and five were both there and both great. It had been a while since I had seen Gareth so it was fab seeing him perform again. And brilliant seeing him close the show. Great seeing him perform in big arenas again doing what he does best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValR Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 I agreed with Doris on the night, Damage just seemed to want to promote their tour and the only songI Ilked was the Eric Clapton cover of Wonderful Tonight! 3T were dreadful, totally out of tune on every song.Really annoying that they both wasted so much time when we knew we would have to leave to catch the last tram home, also very annoying that the show started so late and even then people were coming in half an hour after it started!!!! Really liked Al, 911 and Five and also thought 5th Story were good, the two songs that we saw of Blue I enoyed as well. Shame we missed the end, can't believe the Metro stops so early on a Sunday,l but looking forward to Gareth's show at the RNCM in November. Love Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethsmelody Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Thanks for your reports Doris and Valr.. Sorry you had to leave and missed Gareth. Must admit to not knowing a lot of the songs the other artists sang. Looking forward now to Gareth's solo tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorksheather Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I think most will have read on twitter that the tour bus broke down , it's made the local paper and Gareth nearly lost his jacket !http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/bus-firm-reays-rides-to-rescue-of-stranded-boy-band-tour-stars-1.1171561# Bus firm Reays rides to rescue of stranded boy band tour stars Last updated at 08:40, Thursday, 30 October 2014 Bus firm Reays came to the rescue of 25 boy band members left stranded in Carlisle. The company received an emergency call yesterday morning after the Big Boy Band Reunion Tour’s bus broke down following a show in Liverpool on Tuesday night. Its driver had managed to get to Carlisle but there was no way it could make the journey to Aberdeen, where the bands were performing last night. Among those affected was 911's Lee Brennan, of Carlisle, who tweeted: "Arrrrrrgggghhh! It's official, @BigReunionITV bus has conked out!! New bus needed, it's gonna be a lonnnnnng night", adding en route to Carlisle: "Update: 3.10am still stranded" before saying at 5.25am: "Bus has been patched up & nearly in Carlisle now. Hotel for a few hours sleep." His local knowledge then led to the call being made to Reays, where he had worked before hitting the big time with 911. Reays dispatched their VIP bus and are now hired for the rest of the tour. Chris Reay, managing director of Reays, said: “I knew Lee personally. He used to stick livery on our vehicles when he worked for System Signs. He is a good lad." The reunion tour has brought together seven pop groups - Blue, 5ive, A1, 911, Damage, 3T and 5th story, a band put together byITV’s The Big Reunion series, which includes soloists Gareth Gates, ex Coronation Street star Adam Rickett, Another Level’s Dane Bowers and Blazin’ Squad’s Kenzie. All stayed at the Hallmark Hotel in Carlisle on Tuesday night, though they did not have the chance to get much sleep as they arrived 6am and left soon after midday. There was a further hiccup, when Gareth Gates left his Louis Vuitton jacket on the original bus. It is now in Reay’s lost property box at Wigton and will be returned to him after tonight's show in Newcastle. The Big Boy Band Reunion Tour came out of ITV’s series The Big Reunion. The bands have performed at various big arenas starting off from London’s O2 on October 18. The tour will finish at Newcastle’s Metro Radio Arena next Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khelda Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 That is very good advertising for the bus company that taken over, and is hired for the rest of the tour. Quite funny really. Thanks Heather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazfan Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 They don't seem to have the best of luck with tour buses. The same thing happened last year. Thank goodness for that company to help them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 That's amazing about the bus and you say it happened last year too Gazfan? Sounds like it could have been a bit of a publicity stunt. Khelda, Gareth didn't just leave his jacket - he left his Louis Vuitton jacket lol. I was/am a big five fan and sometimes others just don't want to be there. I seen them last year as a 4 and Abz just seemed like he couldn't be bothered. Would rather pay and watch 3 who are 100% into it than getting a 4 where the 4th isn't committed anyway. Interesting what you say about rather paying to watch 3 who want to be there Gazfan. (thinking about the up and coming Take That tour with only 3 members). Will take that (excuse the pun) on board. Valr can just imagine you wishing each group to hurry up so you would be able to see Gareth and Blue at the end. Such a shame and the tickets weren't cheap either. Lets hope the Solo Tour makes up for it in someway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazfan Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Funny enough I think they were on there way back from Aberdeen going to Glasgow last year. It was filmed last year though so we seen them on the side of road sitting waiting for another bus. Not sure about it being a publicity stunt though. Although we will never know. They have a pretty tight schedule and only just made it to Aberdeen this time and that probably would have affected meet and greets As for take that. Similar situation and I think if its still the same band making same music but only less members you would imagine the fans would still be there? I suppose not everyone will enjoy it but would think the diehards would still be on board? I guess time will tell. Can't believe the tour is over tonight. Have enjoyed reading about it and seems the bands have had lots of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NicolaJayne Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 There is a little piece in the Sun today Bizarre page about the tour bus breaking down with a pic of Gareth and one of the other band members not sure who jokingly thumbing a lift, also a pic if the tour bus. Says spare a thought for the Big ReunionBands. Once it was private planes and limos. Fast forward 15 years and on Tuesday evening the nineties favourites including 911, Blue, A 1, 3T, and the 5th Story boys were left stranded by the roadside for hours after their tour bus pictured broke down. A source said They had performed in Liverpool and were headed to a hotel in Carlisle, it was fixed at 3 30am and they arrived at 6 00am, got a couple of hours sleep and they headed to Aberdeen for the next show. At the roadside Kavana tweeted "can anyone put up 25 90s pop stars? Cheers if only they,d actually been on the A1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val4Gareth Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 http://www.thejournal.co.uk/culture/music-nightlife-news/review-big-reunion-boyband-tour-8026139 This review containes the whole setlist SETLIST: A1; Take On Me, Caught in the Middle Five- We Will Rock You, Everybody Get Up Damage- Ghetto Romance, Forever 911- Party People Love Sensation, A Little Bit More 5th Story- Freak Me, I Can Make You Feel Good 3T- Anything, I Need You Blue- Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, All Rise 911- Bodyshakin, More Than a Woman 5th Story- Flip Reverse, Breathe Again 3T- Stuck On You, Why A1- Same Old Brand New You. Everytime Damage- Wonderful Tonight, Love II Love Five- When The Lights Go Out, Keep on Movin Blue- Breathe Easy, One love All- Spirit in the Sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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