Manchester terror bombing: Take That POSTPONE gig in Liverpool ‘out of respect’
TAKE THAT have postponed their scheduled concert tonight in Liverpool after last night’s barbaric terror attack in Manchester.
Take That's show tonight in Liverpool has been postponed
A concert by US pop singer Ariana Grande was the target of a suicide bomber, who has killed 22 people and badly injured at least 59 more.
Now Take That, who were at the Manchester Arena last week and are currently still scheduled to return there this week, have called off a show this evening.
A statement reads: “Out of respect to all of the people and their families that were affected by the horrific incident last night at The Manchester Arena, we have decided to postpone our show tonight in Liverpool.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
Ariana Grande was performing on stage last night
Take That are due at the same venue later this week
We have decided to postpone our show tonight in Liverpool
The group have also individually paid tribute to the victims of last night’s atrocity on social media.
“Sad, sad news from Manchester. Praying for all the victims and families involved,” Gary Barlow said.
He added that the group are “waiting for news” on Manchester Arena.
“Waking up to the realisation that so many innocent people are dead! So sad and heartbroken for all involved,” Howard Donald said. “Manchester I love you.”
Fans had been concerned over the future of Take That's shows
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Manchester has been showing unity and solidarity
Mark Owen wrote: “So sad to hear the news from Manchester.... Prayers and thoughts go out to everyone involved.. Heartbreaking!!!! Love to you all.”
Grande tweeted in the aftermath of the attack: “broken. from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.”
She is expected to suspend the remainder of her Dangerous Woman Tour.
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