Review: The Big Reunion, LG Arena, Birmingham

The Big Reunion sell out tour comes on the back of the ITV hit reality show which saw the 90s pop acts, 911, 5ive, Atomic Kitten, Honeyz, Liberty X and B*Witched reunite for one show- which is now a tour.

It was 5ive who opened the show with their version of We Will Rock You. As soon as the first bars sounded the crowd were on their feet with their hands in the air ready to dance to their famous hits.

The 5ive boys did not disappoint as they had the same slick dance moves, fierce attitude and boyish charm that they had more than a decade ago.

Although 5ive were the most popular band with the audience it was Kerry Katona who got the loudest cheer. The Atomic Kitten star's performance was not as polished as her band mates, but her voice was surprisingly strong. It did not matter that she wore two unflattering jump suits or that she struggled with her dance moves, because the audience clearly have a soft spot for the star.

It was Célena Cherry from the Honeyz who had the best vocals of the night, and the trio's softer Rand B sound effectively contrast to the upbeat hits of the other acts.

It was pleasing to see that B*Witched were still sporting their famous double denim look, and it was fun to see the audience jump to their feet and attempt to join in when the girls launched into their trademark Irish dancing in C'est la vie.

911's performance was filled with fast and complicated dance routines, as well as their trademark flips and tricks. Whilst Liberty X once again donned raunchy black rubber outfits for Just a Little, and they proved their worth with powerful vocals.

The evening ended with Atomic Kitten's Whole Again and by that time the audience were in full voice and belted out the cheesy lyrics.

Although the posters had been stripped from bedroom walls years ago, and the album cassettes are probably long gone, it was a joy to indulge in a little nostalgia and see those teenage heartthrobs once again strut their stuff.

Naomi Dunning