In pictures scenes from the Courteeners first home gig at Old Trafford Cricket Ground - were you there?
God bless the band.
By Nicola Jaques
27th Sep 2021, 4:17pm- 1 min read
Updated 27th Sep 2021, 4:18pm
Courteeners at Old Trafford Cricket Ground pictures Niall Lea
The Courteeners first big home gig in Manchester post pandemic was a real celebration of the city's musical legacy and culture as Blossoms and Johnny Marr played before a 50,000 strong crowd.
Frontman Liam Fray described the gig as pretty special as fireworks erupted and customary flares painted the September sky.
The second encore included one their biggest anthems ‘Not Nineteen Forever’
Liam Fray and co were back on the big stage in their hometown for the first time in nearly two years.
The Middleton rockers returned to the stage at Emirates Old Trafford, joined by some of the biggest names in Manchester's music scene The Smiths' Johnny Marr and Blossoms.
Formed in 2006 and fronted by Liam Fray, the band have performed at Manchester's largest venues, including gigs at Heaton Park and the AO Arena