Last night had the X factor in Puerto Banus bull ring
The Bullring at Puerto Banus
Got to bed gone 1am and I’m still buzzing, tripping and humming from the fantastic concert last night at Puerto Banus bullring. It was good, really good.
I’ve never been before and we bought the cheapest seats at 50 euros, but the venue is so small that even the cheapest seats are simply the best! Wherever you sit you can see the stage, not like in Wembley when you would need a pair of binoculars to see the artist.
The warm up acts were really good, the dj’s had us all clapping and jiggling in our seats, Mexican waving and we were good to go by around 9pm.
Diversity were body bendingly good. I think they may be made of rubber.
Alexandra Burke sang all her top songs but she did look a little lost on the big stage with just the two dancers to support her. I think she needs a band. She’s a terrific singer and a very good dancer but she’s not really an entertainer. Love her music though and she had us screaming for more.
The star of the show without a shadow of doubt was Mr Jamie Archer and he wasn’t the act that I really wanted to see. He had a tough follow up act as well as we had to endure the car crash of a wannabe girl band called The Scarletz. They were bad, seriously bad and the crowd began to bay for their blood after the third song. The tunes weren’t bad but together they just sounded like cats and one kept screaming and yelping which reminded me of a randy fox. Sorry girls but you really did lose any good will with the crowd when the organiser tried to pull you early and you began snapping that you had been booked for 30 minutes and you would jolly well sing for 30 minutes. The boos got louder and louder….
So Jamie Archer had to pull us out of having our heads in our hands, our fingers in our ears and bring back the party to the bull ring. And by god he did. This man is an entertainer, he filled the stage with his voice, his personality and his hair. He was the only act to get us all out of our seats, he sang songs we all knew was absolutley brimming with energy that was totally infectious and WE LOVED HIM.
He’s bringing out an album shortly and after seeing him live I hope he gets the success he richly deserves.
ps if you were there last night, wasn’t the man in the white trousers just a great warm up act and he didn’t even know it!!
Alexandra Burke in concert tomorrow in Nueva Andalucia
Alexandra Burke, Diversity and Jamie Archer from the X factor are all appearing in Nueva Andalucia tomorrow to entertain us.
They are playing at the bull ring in Nueva Andalucia where the Saturday market is held and tickets start from 50 euros. You can buy tickets from El Corte Ingles or from the box office at the bull ring in Nueva Andalucia, open tonight until 9pm and then all day tomorrow. Lots of tickets still available and plenty of 50 euros ones. The next level up is 70 euros. The dance floor tickets are the ones that aren’t moving and also happen to be right by the stage.
Doors open at 7pm and the concert will start around 8.45pm. Inbetween there will be DJ’s to entertain you, food is available and merchandise to buy.
Since we’ve only been camping this year and my girls have been dying to go to a pop concert for more than a year I’ve booked tickets and we are going. To see Gin Gin’s face when I told her via a pop quiz…..was a picture and worth every penny. Her first pop concert at the grand old age of 12 years. And with her mum and dad! Wonder who will be dancing the hardest.
Off for a quick jog around the block to limber up……
Famous faces here in Marbella
We all know Michelle Obama is currently nearby in Estepona and reports in last night said that she had also visited Marbella town. Apparently there are over 250 Spanish police and military members employed to watch over her during her stay, along with 70 secret service members, some dressed as tourists. So if you see a fit looking man with beautiful teeth,chewing gum, wearing white ankle socks, sandals and long baggy flowery shorts, don’t laugh. You might get tassered.
Also in Marbella on holiday, snapped at Nikki beach this week is Jennifer Metcalfe from Hollyoaks. Looking lovely in a red bikini…..
Michelle Obama visiting Marbella
Michelle Obama and her 9 year old daughter Sasha, will be visiting Marbella from the 4th-8th August. The Obamas have taken 30 rooms in what is believed to be the five star hotel Villa Padierna. They will also be visiting the Spanish Royal family whilst they are on their holiday in Mallorca.
My eyes nearly popped out when I heard about this….bit of an upgrade from Kerry Katona and Peter Andre’s recent visit. Good news for Marbella and I’m sure the secret service will make sure that they get to enjoy their holiday in peace and quiet. If you see serious men in dark suits and dark sunglasses carrying a pulsar blaster gun, you’ll know who they are……Or have I been watching Men In Black too many times?
Kerry Katrona on her way to Marbella
According to Now magazine, so it must be true, Kerry Katrona is on her way for a holiday in Marbella, with her new boyfriend this week
Sinatra’s and Lineker’s Bar must be rubbing their hands with glee….
Celebrity whispers
Guess who was seen today having her hair done in Nueva Andalucia?
The wife of a man who previously had trouble keeping his trousers on during his 1st marriage and whom once received a suspended jail sentence AND who is the son of a UK ex Prime Minister……