Here and Now 2001

I was in my prime in the early 80’s. Remember that heavy make-up on men as well as women, the BIG hair, the electronic music and the frills of the New Romantics? When I found out about a concert that could take me back to these heady days, I just had to go. The Here and Now concerts started in 2000 with Culture Club and Human League heading the bill. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see this set of concerts. I obtained tickets for the Here and Now 2001 concert on 10/11/01. They were quite expensive at £28 including a booking fee, but with 7 popular acts to see, it seemed worth the money. I travelled to the Birmingham NEC in a state of ...  Read the complete review

Here & Now - Manchester M.E.N Arena - 16.11.01 Its strange to think that one day we'll be sat back in are rocking chairs laughing at the prospect of a 90s reunion tour. Or at least like the majority of the audience tonight settled down with kids, the 2 bedroom semi and in a comfortable office job. Oh boy, what a laugh it is to be young!!! Saying that though in terms of showman ship the 90s were a bit passé and unless you're going to do it properly and get the Spice Girls, Take That and Britney on the same bill it wouldn't exactly work would it. As we walk into the Arena the line-up doesn't exactly having us jumping for joy, but when previous 80s ...  Read the complete review