Apollo Manchester
Fantastic concert,shame about the staff.Michael was brilliant as usual but security need to sort themselves out.This was the fourth time to see Michael here but I won"t be going to this venue again.We always follow him to the front after WAMLAW ,so I got to the front but this guy came and told me to move so I said no, Michael likes us to get up.He then pushed me, and when I wouldnt move I said why could other people stand,he said they had front row tickets.A security woman arrived then and she pushed me too then threatened me with being removed from the building.I had enough by then so moved to the aisle and a big security guy came and stood in front of us blocking some of our view.I think Michael could see what was going on.It was disgusting ,either you let people get up or don,t allow anyone at all, when veues have inconsistent policies we dont know where we are. I know I wasn't the only person to have a problem as some other fans came up to me and said they were not happy with the way they were treated. It was lovely to see Antonia and her mum and some other friends.
Anyway it was lovely to see Michael again and thankyou for coming over to the U.K. and making your old fans happy and some new ones too. Looking forward to your next visit.
Merry Christmas
Olly xx
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Permalink Reply by alison martin on -
Have to agree with you about the security issue. Michael was fantastic, encouraged the fans to join in and enjoy themselves. When the all the fans stood up it made my day as the security were blown out of the water. I had taken my friend for a 50th birthday prezzie which she thoroughly enjoyed and wants to buy tickets for any future concerts as soon as they are on sale.
Absolutely fantastic, look forward to seeing Michael again. So talented.
Merry Christmas to Michael, his family and staff.
Alison and Carol xx
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Permalink Reply by ann on
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cant understand the issue with not allowing us to the stage last night this venue hosts standing concerts as well seated ones i was seated near the front of the venue and witnessed the security issues been to this venue before but never known this to happen
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Permalink Reply by Pauline Preston on -
Superb performance by Michael last night at the Manchester Apollo. However, I feel that this is definitely NOT the best venue for Michael to perform. The apollo staff were mean-spirited and would not allow fans to come up to the stage and give Michael gifts and shake his hand - something that all die-hard MB fans always get immense pleasure from! I understand perfectly that the Apollo put disabled people up at the front sides of the venue and do not want to obscure their view and they are to be comended for that, but why did the management not let fans go up to Michael for the last 10 minutes of his performance. They let a disabled person leave her chair to hand Michael a gift but would not allow other able-bodied fans to do the same! I was left frustrated and angry. BUT I absolutely loved Michael's vocals and he was on top form as per usual - and I hope he comes back to the UK soon but I will definitely NOT choose the Apollo to see him. Pauline Preston xxxxxxx
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Permalink Reply by ann on
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pauline where were you sat last night i think you were sat in front of me looking at your photograph i was in row g on seat 12
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Permalink Reply by Pauline Preston on
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Hi Ann
Yes I was sat in seat no. 15 in Row F. Glad you recognised me from my photograph - but I don't know who you are as there is no photo of you (ha ha). Did we chat? God I feel so angry and let down - don't you?? Oh and by the way, I have sent an email of complaint to the Apollo and I suggest other fans do the same! Pauline xxxxx
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Permalink Reply by ann on
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no we didnt chat pauline but you were really enjoying yourself so was i he just gets better doesnt he as for the security this is the first time i have seen this ihave been to the venue several times although i have never really been near enough to the front to be able to get to the stage before so was disappointed to not be able to get to the stage .as has been mentioned maybe it was as michaels request but the behaviour of security was not acceptable well at least if i see you again at a concert i can say hello to you
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Steadman on -
Some of the girls who were there last at Manchester have suggested that the 'no going to the front' may have possibly been at Michaels request due to his latest bout of illness.
When fans go to the front he is more at risk of picking up all kinds of germs etc from touching and shaking of hands and people coughing over him etc. You can never tell how clean people are and what their hygene habits are can you and it is just too risky seeing as he had just been poorly and his immune system might be compromised right now. He probably doesnt want to risk having to cancel any further concerts. I wouldnt blame him if he did request this.
However, none of this, excuses the obvious boorish behaviour of the security 'jobs worth' staff. Wow!! Physically pushing you is actually a form of assualt. I cant believe they would act so rudely towards you. If that happened out on the street the ywould be arrested!!!
I know we all get a bit carried away when wer'e at Michaels concerts and it must have been a bit of a surprise not to be allowed to the front, but to actually to be pushed by two different security staff is appauling behaviour on their part!!
I thoroughly recommend that you complain and give as detailed descriptions of these two 'thugs' as you can to the venue management. Crikey, if they treated me like that I would have wrappped my wheelchair round their necks!!
I'm sorry that you were treated like this, but hope it didnt spoil your experience at all. Some people can be complete and utter 'A*ses cant they?
Love Jennifer XX
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Permalink Reply by Pauline Preston on
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Oh Jennifer - I really really hope that that was the case - I didn't even consider that Michael may have requested it - I feel bad now (ha ha)... But you are so right - fans do expect to shake his hands. MB fans are the most determined and obsessed fans in the world! Pauline xxx
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Permalink Reply by mandy billington on
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You must have been really close to me, The security girl there is a pain, I think the bloke would have let us through, but she was barking commands at him not to let us go, any further. She's worked there many years and always likes to throw her weight around. Even from the stage Michael look bemused by it all, so I'm not sure it was at his request.
That same venue tonight has Status Quo, all standing downstairs, they will be packed in like sardines, but a few fans wanting to go down to the front for the last 10 minutes of Michaels show, were not allowed to.
I was on the second row aisle seat, and couldn't even step two feet to the front, anyhow I managed to squeeze another fan back into my row, and the people on the front row stayed sat down???, only 3 girls got up. Girls, please don't take your partners if they are going to sit on the front row looking bored all night, one bloke I saw on the front row was almost asleep. I'm sure it must put Michael off!! LOL
Mandy xx
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Permalink Reply by Pauline Preston on
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Oh Mandy - I so agree with you - in fact I no longer take my husband with me as he is not a fan - and I completely respect that! I think I remember which one you were and I now I have had time to think about it - I don't think it was at Michael's request because after all he did When a Man Loves a Woman and went into the middle of the crowd - germs and all!! I have sent a complaint off to the Apollo but I doubt whether they will bother to reply - what a shame that Michael's final show in the uk ended like that!!!
Pauline xx
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Permalink Reply by Tracy & Carl on
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How you lot doing!?? Good to see fellow Manchester show fans here.
Thought the show was superb.. HOWEVER!!?? Why no songs off One World, One Love? Why only the one song?
I never thought I'd say this but it wasn't as good as I was hoping? I expected a lot more.
Just like November 08! Rocking opening track (sign your name), everyone jumping up, bouncing and getting as close as they could to the stage... The security issue mentioned above was all too real. I saw the big bruiser in the blue T Shirt giving like she was a tank... Anyway!? Moving on...
Why choose to do 3 Sinatra songs? And Just 1 lousy song from your superb new album?! I was half expecting you to end on the highest note like you did at the RAH last year! End the night with One Love!!???!?!
Having said all that, the show was very impressive vocally, musically and the new sax player! Amazing.
Credit goes to Mica Paris also who went beyond all expectations! I wasn't expecting her as a support (never even knew she was on the rosta). She was superb in every way. And I knew 2 of her songs so well!! HAHA.
Take care people. Till next time?
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Permalink Reply by Antonia Wiggins on
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Hi Olly
Great to see you & your family also - keep me up to date on your next venue & I'll look out for you there !
As usual, an excellent show from Michael - see you & the band on the road again soon
"10" !!!
Antonia
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