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Review 1 for Michael Ball

5 / 5

Michael Ball was awesome

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Thu 8 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The duet with Emma in The Prayer CIA is a big arena and you could have heard a pin drop. I had goosebumps. @

Posted 30/11/2009

by SOC62

Location: Wales

Saw him at Bristol but Cardiff was better. Atmosphere was amazing. Enjoyed show more as looking forward to my fave bits most of which were in the 2nd half. Loved starlight express and also the duet next time you fall in love sung by Louise and Ben. Ben was great watch out Michael another audience pleaser is our Ben.
Great harmonies, boogie woogie bugle boy very entertaining and This is the moment and Love changes everything brilliant as usual.
Very emotional vibe although he's sung The Rose many times this time I was very emotional the words his voice brought tears to my eyes, very moving.
My mum of 79 also throughly enjoyed herself can't wait to see him back but will see him as Edna again in 2010.

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Thu 8 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The duet with Emma in The Prayer CIA is a big arena and you could have heard a pin drop. I had goosebumps. @

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Review 2 for Michael Ball

5 / 5

Michael Ball better than ever

Plymouth Pavilions @

- Plymouth @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it! @

Posted 22/10/2009

by Sue48765

Location: Exeter

Fantastic concert, but Michael's always are! Can't wait for the next tour.

Plymouth Pavilions @

- Plymouth @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it! @

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Review 3 for Michael Ball

5 / 5

BALL-tastic

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Sat 3 Oct 2009 @

Posted 22/10/2009

by Anonymous

absolutely brilliant. my girlfriend had never been to a concert before and she was in her element.

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Sat 3 Oct 2009 @

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Review 4 for Michael Ball

5 / 5

exhilarating evening with michael ball

The Brighton Centre @

- Brighton @

- Tue 6 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: too many to mention @

Setlist: again too many, but Gethsemane, and boogie woogie boogie were great @

Posted 19/10/2009

by poppyfields

Location: spain

i flew in from spain for this concert with michael ball, it was everything i expected and more, really a wonderful night, his new young guest artistes were great, and he was in his ususal fine voice. everyone at the event was friendly, and a marvellous evening was had by all.

The Brighton Centre @

- Brighton @

- Tue 6 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: too many to mention @

Setlist: again too many, but Gethsemane, and boogie woogie boogie were great @

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Review 5 for Michael Ball

5 / 5

michael was fantastic as always

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Sat 3 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: the eurovision number of couse " One sep out of time " I love it ,oh and the hairspay tribute and the Andrews sisters tribute @

Setlist: cover of the Killers "Are we human or are we Dancer" , Empty chairs and empty tables, One step out of time, Jesus Christ superstar, Starlight express, Love changes everything,the list was endless. @

Opening act(s): Michael with his new backing singers were on from 7.30! @

Posted 19/10/2009

by dollymixture

Location: manchester

The new format show was excellent the young backing singers created a new energy to michaels performance.

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Sat 3 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: the eurovision number of couse " One sep out of time " I love it ,oh and the hairspay tribute and the Andrews sisters tribute @

Opening act(s): Michael with his new backing singers were on from 7.30! @

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Review 6 for Michael Ball

3 / 5

Michael Ball

Clyde Auditorium @

- Glasgow @

- Tue 29 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Second half of concert @

Setlist: Hair spray soundtrack, old favourites @

Posted 18/10/2009

by deewah

Location: Glasgow

This years MB concert was a dissappointment, 1st half very dark and gloomy!
Very dramatic and heavy songs Jesus Christ Superstar, no background displays
Stage set up poor, no dramatic entrances or exits with MB and back up singers walking up and down stairs, sitting at edge if dusty steps.
Only time bright lights shone (strings of fairy lights) was when MB sang starlight express
During romantic love songs there was no romantic lighting or mist!
Finally stage was being dismantled before we had managed to leave our row of seats!!
Stage workers shouting at each other in a rush to leave---tight ship maybe, but many years we have attended MB concert this was one that was very disappointing.

Clyde Auditorium @

- Glasgow @

- Tue 29 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Second half of concert @

Setlist: Hair spray soundtrack, old favourites @

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Review 7 for Michael Ball

5 / 5

michael ball at his best

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Sat 3 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: andrews sisters moement @

Posted 17/10/2009

by atin

Location: hull

michael ball was brilliant even with a sore throat certian songs gave me goosebumps when he belted them out highlight was when he sung getheseme how does he hold that note backing singers were fab great to her them sing in they own right just a great night out makes going to work better

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Sat 3 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: andrews sisters moement @

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Review 8 for Michael Ball

5 / 5

Michael Ball - simply Brilliant!

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Sat 3 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Hearing Michael warming up - sound checking with "The Killers - Human" & then having photo & chat with him @

Setlist: One Step Out of Time, Dont Stop Me Now, Human, Empty Chairs Empty Tables, The Rose, Love Changes Everything, Seasons of Love, Medley from Jesus Christ Superstar, Tell Me Its Not True, Medley from Starlight Express, Mercy, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Impossible Dream plus many more..... @

Posted 16/10/2009

by NickyJ

Location: Manchester Apollo

Husband bought tickets for the Meet & Greet at the Apollo on 3/10 as a birthday treat for me. Was great to meet Michael - was only approx 20 people there for the Meet & Greet. Only downside to the evening was that due to bringing event forward by half an hour we all had to leave the venue at 5:50pm until 6:30 due to "Health & Safety" reasons. In my view they should have opened the bar for us for those 40 minutes or even had a complimentary drink & nibbles available for us to make us feel like "VIP's".
Excellent 2nd row seats, right in the middle - enabling us excellent view of a wonderful concert. Fabulous support from the "kids" as Michael referred to them!! 5 fantastic singers in their own rights each belting out songs & providing excellent backing to the other tracks (One of the "Kids" was Ben a finalist from BBC's Joseph show) Loved it, loved it, LOVED IT xxx

Manchester Apollo @

- Manchester @

- Sat 3 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Hearing Michael warming up - sound checking with "The Killers - Human" & then having photo & chat with him @

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Review 9 for Michael Ball

5 / 5

A Night to Remember

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- 09/10/2009 @

Favourite moment: Duets @

Posted 16/10/2009

by Anonymous

Went to see Micheal Ball tour with a friend for her birthday and what can i say but wow! A magical evening. Having other west end performers on the tour was speacial and they were all fantasticly talented who have a great career ahead of them.

The evening went way too quickly i could still be there now and not be bored.

To round it up the concert was superb!!!!

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- 09/10/2009 @

Favourite moment: Duets @

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Review 10 for Michael Ball

5 / 5

Newcastle City Hall @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Fri 2 Oct 2009 @

Posted 16/10/2009

by Anonymous

Awesome as usual! Michael never fails to impress and i love the intimate feel of the City Hall. Could have possibly been improved by a warmer audience - they were a bit boring! But well done Michael xx

Newcastle City Hall @

- Newcastle Upon Tyne @

- Fri 2 Oct 2009 @

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Review 11 for Michael Ball

5 / 5

Michael Ball - brilliant

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Thu 8 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Being in the front row for first time ever! @

Setlist: This is the moment, empty chairs, tell me it's not true, prayer, gethsemane, the rose, love changes everything, impossible dream, and many, many more @

Opening act(s): None, but excellent supporting cast! @

Posted 14/10/2009

by Harveh

Location: Gloucester

Excellent show. Came straight on at 7.30. Lots of my favourite tunes. Not too much chat in between. Ably supported by Ben, Adrian, Emma, Louise and Louise.

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Thu 8 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Being in the front row for first time ever! @

Setlist: This is the moment, empty chairs, tell me it's not true, prayer, gethsemane, the rose, love changes everything, impossible dream, and many, many more @

Opening act(s): None, but excellent supporting cast! @

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Review 12 for Michael Ball

5 / 5

Ball was brilliant!!!!

Plymouth Pavilions @

- Plymouth @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The whole show. @

Posted 12/10/2009

by Michaelfanfromaus

Location: Australia

Michael Ball is a consumate professional. He presented a varied program of modern pop songs and musical theatre gems. His rendition of Empty Chairs and Empty Tables from Les Mis is unforgettable. Michael was supported by 5 young stars who allowed him to show his versatility and provided opportunity to do 'close harmony' work.

Plymouth Pavilions @

- Plymouth @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The whole show. @

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Review 13 for Michael Ball

5 / 5

Having a wonderful Ball!

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Thu 8 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The Jesus Christ Superstar sequence in which Michael Ball provided the climax with great performances from his co-singers. @

Posted 12/10/2009

by showmansioni56

Location: Llanelli, Wales

Michael Ball provided musical brilliance and freshness for his home fans in Wales.

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Thu 8 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The Jesus Christ Superstar sequence in which Michael Ball provided the climax with great performances from his co-singers. @

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Review 14 for Michael Ball

5 / 5

Michael Ball - Fantastic

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Thu 8 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The whole show! @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 12/10/2009

by helsbels002

Location: Wales

Went to see Michael Ball for the first time on the 8th October 2009 at the CIA in Cardiff and I thought he was fantastic!! Also the backing singers were the best I have ever seen.

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Thu 8 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The whole show! @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 15 for Michael Ball

5 / 5

Michael Ball - Wow!!

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Thu 8 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The whole two hours! @

Posted 11/10/2009

by spanishdoll2

This is the first time I have seen Michael live as tickets are always impossible to get. The whole show was amazing with such a rich diverse mix of songs and the five accompanying singers were first class. Wish I could see it all over again.

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Thu 8 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: The whole two hours! @

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Review 16 for Michael Ball

4 / 5

Michael Ball was good

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Thu 8 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: When he sang 'Love changes everything'. @

Posted 11/10/2009

by KingCoin

Location: Cardiff

Generally it was a very good concert and very entertaining, the only downside was the sound, it was much too loud and at times the music was louder than Michael and the singers.

Cardiff International Arena @

- Cardiff @

- Thu 8 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: When he sang 'Love changes everything'. @

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Review 17 for Michael Ball

5 / 5

Plymouth Salutes Local Boy Michael Ball

Plymouth Pavilions @

- Plymouth @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Michael's rendition of Gethsemane @

Opening act(s): Adrian Hansel (Seaweed in Hairspray) Emma Williams (Truly Scrumptiious when Michael was in Chitty) , Louise Dearman, Ben Ellis (Link Larkin in Hairspray and a semi finalist in 'Any Dream will Do) and recording artist Louise Clare Marshall who was also vocal arranger for the show @

Posted 11/10/2009

by Anonymous

Location: Devon

Before the show started we were told, over the tannoy, not to take photos. We quickly realised that the voice was Michael's as he quipped " don't because it gets on my nerves", which brought the first laughter.
From the moment Michael stepped on to the stage in his immaculate grey suit and white shirt with white tie,we knew we were in for a very polished performance.
His supporting acts were extremely accomplished and their talent shone through both on the occasions when they sang solos and when they accompanied Michael. The addition of these youngsters made this a much more rounded show to the ones we have seen in the past.
Michael himself was fantastic and he sang his heart out. His rendition of Gethsemane, (after the stage had been set by the other singers singing extracts from 'Jesus Christ Super Star') was, as usual, very emotional and he lived it to the full. It completely drained him emotionally, as did the song 'Empty Chairs and Empty Tables'
The mixture of songs in this show were very different and although they included many of the old favourites there were some refreshingly new songs.
There were many times during the evening when the audience just couldn't contain themselves and they rose to their feet jigging on the spot and cheering.
Michael's sense of humour was great. Even when the sound system suddenly made a loud noise, Michael hastily pulled his ear piece out and made a witty comment.
He said at one point that he was going to sing 'Aspects of Love' -
"Many of you will feel that you want to join in with this one", he said. Then, with a twinkle in his eye, he said "Well don't!"
This was a very energetic performance and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Having seen Michael many times before, we did think that maybe at times his voice seemed a little strained. This was the final performance of the tour and if he has performed with such gusto at all the other venues then he has deserved a well earned rest before he starts his 'Hairspray' tour.
In standing ovation, the audience cheered stamped their feet and shouted for more, after the last song. He came back and sang the first song he had ever sung in audition.
I would recommend any Michael Ball show to everyone who will listen. He is a very professional entertainer. His shows are quality from start to finish!

Plymouth Pavilions @

- Plymouth @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: Michael's rendition of Gethsemane @

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Review 18 for Michael Ball

4 / 5

Michael Ball and 'friends' concert

Plymouth Pavilions @

- Plymouth @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: All the parts which just involved Michael singing alone. @

Opening act(s): Michael @

Posted 11/10/2009

by Spelly

Location: Cornwall

Michael was his usual brilliant and entertaining self, he was on top form, and apart from a rogue frog in his throat, he sounded excellent! My only dissapointment for this concert was his backing singers, which weren't so much backing singers, more like part of the whole show.
There were five young singers who spent a large portion of the show at the front of the stage, either singing with Michael, or doing their own thing. They are all very good singers in their own right, and the show they did would have been very good, if it hadn't been taking over a large part of Michaels' show.
It would have been much, much better if they had stayed where all good backing singers stay usually, and, if Michael had really wanted to showcase these young people, just let them do their bit as the support artist, half way through the show.
All in all, a good show, and I cannot fault our wonderfull Mr Ball, just not as good as I have become used to for previous concert tours.

Plymouth Pavilions @

- Plymouth @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: All the parts which just involved Michael singing alone. @

Opening act(s): Michael @

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Review 19 for Michael Ball

3 / 5

michael moves on

Blackpool Opera House @

- Blackpool @

- Sun 27 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Harmonising with the group @

Posted 10/10/2009

by hotfan

Obviously ,this was a show where Michael was preparing his fans for the next move in his career.
He featured the younger guests and allowed them to `shine` so preparing the fans for his imminent move to producing and writing.
Sadly, his voice was not so strong at times and the repetition of his favourits were relied upon to carry him through.
His sexy charisma still was evident though.

Blackpool Opera House @

- Blackpool @

- Sun 27 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Harmonising with the group @

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Review 20 for Michael Ball

5 / 5

Slick show

Plymouth Pavilions @

- Plymouth @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it! @

Posted 10/10/2009

by DaveGCI

Location: Guernsey

Great seats for a great concert by a great singer.

Plymouth Pavilions @

- Plymouth @

- Fri 9 Oct 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it! @

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