The tram was cramped beyond a regular rush hour commute, surrounded by Green Day‘s loyal following the ‘Idiot Nation.’
Beers in hand singing, anticipating the next step after it pulled in to Old Trafford. The queue was round the block, a sold out gig at the famous Cricket Ground.
Greeted with food trucks, two pint cups and a Hilton Hotel with balconies overlooking the stage, excitement grew.
Support acts Nothing But Thieves and Maid of Ace built up a frenzy of exhilarated fans ready to party. Sounding just like their pre recorded music, they showcased talent and strong stage presence, the acoustics were just right, enough to entice and bring a flurry of fans through the door but not too overpowering you couldn’t hear yourself think.
The Saviours Tour celebrated their new studio album as well as twenty years since American Idiot rose to fame.
Musically they exceeded all expectations, they brought the right amount of nostalgia as well as influencing the masses, a mixed age range of audience saw both new and long serving fans collaboratively rejoice in an unforgettable experience.
The setlist included long term classics as well as newer tracks including a creative solo. The crowd behaved as most stood in awe, proud to be a part of a beautiful moment highlighted by a double rainbow.
Green Day seemed so pleased to be playing Manchester and seemingly were blown away by U.K support, inviting a member of the crowd on stage to be part of the fun and sing.
“To see a band that had been a poster on my bedroom wall when I was growing up, felt so nostalgic, it didn’t feel real”
a fan.
What an honour to be part of the crowd at this iconic gig to experience such an energising and electrifying recollection of songs from our youth.
They are still empowering the future and standing up for what they believe in, expelling social norms and pushing boundaries with their raw punk attitude.
