#o2apollomanchester

[mudkissphotography]

LIAM GALLAGHER + JOHN SQUIRES @ O2 APOLLO, MANCHESTER

No one thought it could happen, but Gallagher and Squires headed out on a UK tour to play their new penned album. Mixed reviews followed. I was never much of an indie kid, so I'm not the one to ask if it was any good. I was photographing as the house photographer on this occasion. The pit was rammed with around 17 photographers and videographers from the Gallagher/Squires camp. Lighting was a bit on the challenging side and we only had two songs. So basically it felt like in and out in a flash bang wallop. Support came from Squires son Dillion and Jake Bugg. It was my 2nd time shooting both these guys. I just wish they would move about a bit more.

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[espritu2com]

#Repost @iamsilvialazzarini ・・・ Where do I start? Here’s my husband capturing a moment that I’ve been waiting for 25 years. He said I had only one thing to do, pass my book to this childhood hero of mine, without considering the fact that being in shock, my frozen hands started to shake 😂 Long story short, I managed to pass him an upside down memoir book that was shaky too 🤣 He started to laugh, signed the book and said to me “This is an upside down Bono 🙃 is that okay?” 😆 Yeah sure but “I’m not okay” as you have probably noticed already Bono🤣 A few of us telling him you are my hero/childhood hero/inspiration/a legend and he replied back you are my heroes too 🫶🏻 Amazing show! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ the last thing I was expecting was Bono imitating Pavarotti and his 🇮🇹 accent (couldn’t stop laughing with another U2 fan from Manchester sitting next to me) and again Bono singing Italian opera’s song “Torna a Surriento” that made me jump on the chair 🪑 and shout BRAVO so loud that for a second I forgot about my throat infection 😅🤐 The words he spent for his wife Ali (who I met in Dublin years ago and was present at the gig) and the new acoustic version of With Or Without gave me goosebumps ♥️ His openness, his performance and the connection with the audience made the whole atmosphere unreal. One of the few artists who found the time and the humility to thank his audience for the life he is lucky enough to live, all the success and fab career. 🙏🏻 No phones allowed inside and this is what made the whole experience more enjoyable and magic ✨Enjoy the moment because it will never happen again. #couldntagreemore Best money I’ve ever spent and I feel truly lucky to have been part of this amazing show, where we laughed like crazy, got emotional and got to know people who grew up with this band too. #blessed #youcandreamsodreamoutloud #bonovox #u2 #u2fans #songsofsurrender #u2nation #manchestervibes #bono #paulhewson #surrendermemoir #cantbelieveit #omg #gig #classicrock #musiclegend #childhoodhero #o2apollomanchester #concert #theunforgettablememory #inspiration #withorwithoutyou #believeinyourdreams #domoreofwhatmakesyouhappy #u2band #bonovoxu2 (à O2 Apollo Manchester) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClL8lTxIzAY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[twoset-updates]

[290124 o2apollomanc ig story]

link: https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2apollomanchester/events/1466671/twoset-violin-world-tour-2024-tickets

[myincubusupdate]

Incubus♥️ 10/2/22 📷 @csom85 #incubus #incubusofficial #manchesterapollo #o2apollo #o2apollomanchester #brandonboyd #mikeeinziger #josepasillas #djkilmore #benkenney #incubustour2022 (at O2 Apollo Manchester) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjRe2UOtu0x/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[christopherjamesryanphotography]

Feels like ages ago @riseagainst live at @o2apollomanc with @ramzine.co.uk 2017 #chrisjamesryanphotography #ramzine #riseagainst #rock #singer #foto #guitarist #concert #concertphotography #musicphotography #music #colouful #o2apollomanchester #canoneos100d #tamronlens #manchester (at O2 Apollo Manchester)

[rose-hurts]

Hurts at O2 Apollo, Manchester 9.12.17 Credit: 📸 @sarazixx #Hurts #Theohurts #Adamhurts #Desiretour #TheoHutchcraft #AdamAnderson #HurtsDesire #o2apollomanchester

[iamdanbrooks]

Hard Times. 🎈#paramore #o2apollomanchester #afterlaughter #manchester (at O2 Apollo Manchester)

[gone-to-the-galaxy]

The Last Stand of Manchester. #sabaton #manchesterapollo #o2apollomanchester #heavymetal #manchester #concert #o2apollo #metal

[pauld37]

#LukeMorley of #THUNDER @thunderonline ..at #o2apollomanchester #RipItUp @o2apollomanc #concert #livemusic #musicpic #concertphotography #concertphoto #rockmusic (at O2 Apollo Manchester)

[dreya-dreamer]

Just done the Q&A and the match has been purchased. I can't wait for the show! #HowDidWeGetHereTour #o2apollomanchester #excited #bluelight #anniversarypresent (at O2 Apollo Manchester) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpusyGKBUkW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m9o0uap7lvfv

[jazbaentertainment]

#GuruRandhawa Live for the first time in #Manchester on *7th September 2018* at #O2ApolloManchester #LagdiLahoreDiAh #Highratedgabru Book Your Ticket Now from # *Ticketmaster* or Ring us 07779007636 or 07555044104 https://www1.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/360054EA99B82221 @gururandhawa @o2apollomanc @jazbaentertainment.uk @star9tube @lockdownpromotions7 @saimaajramofficial @qazi.mona @abbiehashim @sabz_khan1 @shahlagull786 @fouziamemon0 @gururandhawafanclub308 @gururandhawaxfc @gururandhawafc @guru_randhawa_official_ @guru_ki_fan_tanya @guru___randhawa___ @gururandhawa_lover @gururandhawafanclub @official_guru_randhawa @gururandhawa________ @guru_randhawa_crazy_fan_ @gururandhawaclub @gururandhawa_universe @gururandhawa.__ @gururandhawaaa__ @guru_randhava_music @_tanyachaudhary__ @rubyraza @naziajamil357 @awazfm @mehndiartist_hira @manchester #thisismanchester #lagdilahorediaa #highratedgabru

[mudkissphotography]

JANE'S ADDICTION @ O2 APOLLO, MANCHESTER

It was my first time shooting Jane's Addiction, I was photographing for the Academy Music Group and O2 Apollo, Manchester. I also used some of the shots for a live review on Louder Than War.

I didn't know what to expect from the shoot, but as it turned out the lights were pretty dim and initially hard to see through my camera for the smoky haze. There wasn't much movement on the stage and there were around 12 or so photographers in the pit. As is usual the lights get turned up when the photographers have left the pit, I really never understand this thought process from bands and their management.

"They cannot pull off multi-dimensional time travel, but if any band could…and look around you, eyes closed and raised to the heavens, like the rhapsody has come.” Mike Bennett for Louder Than War. read his review here.

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[julie-wing]

Can it be Tuesday night again seeing Bastille on their ReOrchestrated tour @bastilledan ❤🎶🎷🎸🎹🎺🎻🥁 #bastille #reorchestrated #tour #reorchestratedtour #manchester #o2apollo #o2apollomanchester #orchestra #nofilter (at O2 Apollo Manchester)

[hollyabithomas]

Yes Father 🙏🙌👏 Great night with @jacobsimps0n watching Father John Misty 💙 . . . #fatherjohnmisty #o2apollo #o2apollomanchester #manchester (at O2 Apollo Manchester)

[underneathmybreath]

This man is something else entirely. Had such a good night, not really sure what I’d do without music. Also not sorry for the spam. Still buzzing, obviously • • • #harrystyles #manchester #o2apollo #o2apollomanchester #photography #concertphotography #1d #onedirection #harryatmanchester #music (at O2 Apollo Manchester)

[rose-hurts]

Hurts live at @o2apollomanc Manchester 9.12.17 Credit: 📸 @joshuahalling #Hurts #Adamhurts #Theohurts #Desiretour #AdamAnderson #TheoHutchcraft #HurtsDesire #o2apollomanchester