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Five are bringing their Keep on Movin’ tour to Manchester with two shows this month(Image: Redferns)
It’s the moment that 90s pop fans have been waiting for: Five are back, and they’re performing in Manchester this month.
The iconic boyband, made up of Scott Robinson, Ritchie Neville, Sean Conlon, Abz Love and Jason ‘J’ Brown, are currently in the midst of a huge reunion tour which sees all five members perform on stage for the first time in 25 years.
Announced earlier this year, the Keep on Movin’ Tour began in Cardiff last week and will consist of a total of 25 dates across the UK and Ireland, with two Manchester shows included.
The group first broke out onto the scene in 1997 with debut single Slam Dunk (Da Funk). Throughout their career, they scored three number one hits and released four albums. They’ve sold over 20 million records worldwide.
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Five are bringing all the hits to the stage for the first time in 25 years(Image: Redferns)
Previously announcing the comeback tour, band member Scott said: “This has been a long time coming and it really does feel right for all of us now – 25 years on and we’re so ready for it.
“Reconnecting as a 5 over the last year has been special and I know I speak for all the boys when I say we can’t wait to do this all over again. Hope you’re ready!!”
Five will be playing two shows in Manchester this November, and at two different venues. They will first play at the AO Arena on Friday (November 7) and then return to perform at Co-op Live on November 18.
Are there still tickets for Five in Manchester?
Tickets for Five are currently available through various online retailers. This includes both official and resale sellers.
Some tickets are being sold for approximately £40 each.
Verified Resale tickets for the AO Arena show on November 7 can be found via Ticketmaster here.
A limited number of tickets for the Co-op Live show on November 18 are also still available via Ticketmaster here.
Resale tickets for both shows are also available on Viagogo and on Stubhub.
A limited number of hospitality and VIP packages can also be found via Seat Unique.
Viagogo and resale tickets
Sites such as Viagogo and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that many event promoters say tickets should not be resold after initial purchase and will not be valid for admittance to gigs.
Fans attending live events with tickets acquired through resale websites are advised to double check the ticket terms and conditions at the point of sale – such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation – to ensure a smooth live event experience. Tickets could be voided if they were found to be bought second-hand. As a result, fans are buying at their own risk.
With that said, Viagogo also commented: “Viagogo is a regulated marketplace where fans have the guarantee.”
Who is supporting?
It was originally supposed to be Naughty Boy supporting the boys, but he had to pull out due to health reasons. He has since apologised to fans, and said: “This wasn’t an easy decision and believe me I tried as I was excited to see you all and share the stage with the boys but it wasn’t to be.”
Capital Dance presenter and DJ MistaJam has since been supporting Five on tour.
Stage times
Fans are advised to arrive in plenty of time in order to avoid missing the start of the show.
6pm – Doors
7.40pm – MistaJam
8.40pm – Five
This is the suggested times for the AO Arena show, and times may vary.
Five will perform at the AO Arena on Friday (November 7) and then return to play the Co-op Live on November 18(Image: Manchester Evening News)Setlist
The below setlist is only for guidance and is based off of the Five show at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on November 4.
- Slam Dunk (Da Funk)
- Shake
- Got the Feelin’
- Straight Up Funk
- It’s the Things You Do
- Lay All Your Lovin’ on Me
- When the Lights Go Out
- Invincible
- Human
- Partyline 555‐On‐Line
- If Ya Gettin’ Down
- We Will Rock You
- Rock the Party
- Closer to Me
- Serious
- Until the Time Is Through
- My Song
- Rapper’s Delight
- Let’s Dance
- Everybody Get Up
- Jump Around / Place Your Hands / Get Lucky
- Keep On Movin’
How to get to the AO Arena and Co-op Live
If heading to the AO Arena show on November 7:
The AO Arena is located within Victoria Railway Station in the city centre, on the corner of Trinity Way, Hunts Bank and Great Ducie Street.
Many national and local trains service the station, but Manchester Piccadilly is the main station for the city, and it s short walk, tram or bus journey from the Arena.
Metrolink services operate frequently throughout the day and many services continue to run after events have finished. Trams run directly to Victoria Station from Rochdale, Bury, Altrincham, East Didsbury and the Airport. For other destinations, please change at St Peter’s Square.
Shudehill bus station is only a five-minute walk from the Arena and Piccadilly bus station just 10 minutes away. Manchester’s free city centre FreeBus service also links Victoria station with other areas of the centre, including Piccadilly station.
If travelling by car, the Arena is in the heart of the city centre (M3 1AR), next to the Inner Ring Road.
At peak times, the roads surrounding the venue are very busy with commuters and delays to journeys are common.
Official parking partners CitiPark operate the on-site car park which has a capacity of 958 spaces, including accessible bays. Parking can be pre-booked on the CitiPark website.
After the concert, Trinity Way will be closed southbound between Great Ducie Street and Cheetham Hill Road for up to one hour.
Blue Badge Bays cannot be specifically booked and are on a first come first served basis. If there are spaces available, an attendant will direct you on presenting your blue badge. There are 40 Blue Badge parking bays.
The band are known for hits like When The Lights Go Out and If Ya Gettin’ Down(Image: Redferns)
If heading to the Co-op Live show on November 18:
Co-op Live is situated next to the Etihad Stadium in East Manchester, and fans are encouraged where possible to use the city’s Metrolink or walking route linking up the city centre to the venue.
The arena is situated off Alan Turing Way in Beswick, which is next to the Etihad Campus tram stop and Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium.
The Ashton-Eccles line to the Etihad Campus stop is located two minutes walk from the venue. Frequent trams will also run every six minutes from the city centre and run until 1am on Saturdays.
To make use of the walking route, you can follow the blue lampposts through Ancoats, New Islington, and Holt Town areas.
If coming via train, Manchester’s train network offers a number of options for attendees travelling to the city.
- Manchester Piccadilly: 25-minute walk or 10-minute tram direct to the Etihad Campus.
- Manchester Victoria: 45-minute walk or 30-minute tram to the Etihad Campus, changing at Piccadilly Station.
- Manchester Oxford Road: 45-minute walk or 12-minute tram from nearby St Peter’s Square to the Etihad Campus.
- Manchester Deansgate: 60-minute walk or 15-minute tram direct to the Etihad Campus.
- Salford Central: 60-minute walk or 12-minute tram from St Peter’s Square to the Etihad Campus. Note St Peter’s Square is a 15-minute walk from Salford Central.
- Ashbury’s Station: 10-minute walk to the Etihad Campus.
You can also find more details on bus routes to get to Co-op Live here.
Banned Items
Backpacks, holdalls, luggage, oversized bags and cushions, are not permitted inside either arenas.
Professional recording devices, including Go Pro’s, laptops, and iPads, are also not allowed, alongside the likes of umbrellas, aerosol cans, helmets, large studs and chains, and airhorns.
This list in not exhaustive and other items may be refused at the point of entry. You can find the list of banned items for AO Arena here, and for Co-op Live here.
Can you take in food and drink?
No food or drink items can be taken into either venues. Only food and drink items purchased on the premises may be consumed.
There are a number of bars and concessions within each venue to buy food and drink.
If you have any specific dietary or medical requirements, please speak to a steward at the door upon arrival and contact the venue in advance of your visit if you have any questions.
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