Project Description
MICHAEL BUBLÉ
@ ALLIANZ STADIUM, NSW
05/10/18
(Live Review)
Reviewer: Abby Hanson
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For the first time since 2014, Michael Bublé has made his way back to Australia in celebration of Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Supported by two of Australia’s most loved acts, Guy Sebastian and Busby Marou. It was a show that was not to be missed.
It was a miserable and rainy day in Sydney on Friday the 5th of October. However, that did not impact the excitement of the eager fans awaiting the global superstar, marking the closure of the Stadium.
Despite the intervals of heavy rain, Busby Marou was the first act of the night. The duo entertained the audience with their stunning acoustic sound as guests were entering the stadium. Second to take the stage was Guy Sebastian. As the rain increased, it did not stop the audience from standing up and grooving with Guy and his band.
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At approximately 8:45pm, Richard Wilkins entered the stage for an acknowledgement of country as well as to take us on a trip down memory lane with flashbacks to all the events, concerts and memories that took place in the stadium. Allianz Stadium will be demolished and will reopen in 2022.
Suddenly, there was a change in the weather and the clouds disappeared above the stadium. Michael Bublé entered the stage clearing the skies. Opening his one and only Australian concert with his iconic, well- known cover of Feeling Good, he captivated the audience with the climactic horn introduction. The following song was one of Bublé’s most well- known singles, Haven’t Met You Yet. Singing along to every word, the Bube left everyone awestruck, taking us back down memory lane. As the night progressed, Bublé entertained the crowd with Dean Martin’s original song, Sway. The Latin vibed song had everyone on their feet!
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The show was extremely interactive. Bublé constantly engaged and included the audience by grabbing their phones and videoing himself on stage. He also passed the mic to an audience member so they could sing their go-to shower song. The evening was full of laughter and joy. Engaging the audience with an emotional speech at first, it suddenly took a turn as he humorously references the emotional and shocking result of the Bachelor Finale.
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All eyes on Bublé as he stunned the crowd with Cry Me A River. Everything from his incredible vocals to the talented orchestra completely made this piece unforgettable. To conclude the show, he performed the gentle and heartfelt song, Always On My Mind. Leaving each and every audience member in awe and with goose bumps as he left the stage for the final time.
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