Take That pay emotional tribute to Manchester terror victims as they return to the stage
TAKE THAT paid a moving tribute to those affected by the Manchester bombing last night, when they returned to the stage at the Liverpool Echo Arena.
Take That were back on stage last night
The group were supposed to be playing at the venue on Tuesday night, but pushed it back as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives when a suicide bomber attacked an Ariana Grande concert on Monday evening.
Their own shows at Manchester Arena were scheduled for Thursday and Friday, but were put on hold.
"We should have been playing Manchester tonight, as you all know," said Gary, according to the Liverpool Echo.
"Tonight is dedicated to the people of Manchester. We are to dance. To sing. To party.
The trio were originally due to perform in Liverpool on Tuesday night
They will be in Manchester on June 18
Tonight is dedicated to the people of Manchester. We are to dance. To sing. To party
Howard Donald said: “As you know I was born and raised in Manchester and I've never been so proud to be Mancunian.
“The spirit of Manchester, the spirit of the North-West, the UK and the world over, it's absolutely incredible.”
Mark Owen announced that the profits from the show would be sent to the I Love Manchester Emergency Fund.
The group’s Manchester shows have been replaced by a performance at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday 18 June.
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Ariana Grande will be back in Manchester for a benefit gig
Grande herself returned to social media last night and announced that she will play a benefit gig in Manchester.
She also paid tribute to the 22 killed and their loved ones, and shared a link to a JustGiving fund.
Liam Gallagher is also to play a benefit show.