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Take That to stage big show at Etihad Stadium after postponing concerts

The band cancelled their gigs at Manchester Arena this week in light of the terror attack.

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Take That are combining their three postponed Manchester concerts into one big event in June.

The pop group were due to perform at the Manchester Arena this week as part of their Wonderland Tour but they pulled the gigs following the atrocity that saw a suicide bomber kill 22 people and injure dozens more after Ariana Grande’s concert at the venue on Monday night.

They will now take to the stage at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium on June 18.

A statement posted on Take That’s website said: “Following the tragic events at Manchester Arena on Monday 22nd May, Take That have announced that their three postponed shows for this week will now be played as one show at Etihad Stadium on Sunday 18th June.

“All existing ticket holders will be contacted by their ticket agent over the next few days by email and given the choice to either exchange their ticket for Sunday 18 June or receive a full refund. Refunds are available until Thursday 1st June.”

Take That (Isabel Infantes/PA)
Take That will play the Etihad Stadium on June 18 (Isabel Infantes/PA)

Meanwhile, the band have donated the proceeds from their rescheduled concert in Liverpool to the victims of the bombing.

The band played at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on Monday night but postponed Tuesday’s show at the same venue following the terror attack.

Speaking at the rearranged gig on Friday night, Gary Barlow apologised for the change of dates as he urged fans to “send good vibrations all around the world”.

“Dance, sing, have a night to remember, please.”

Take That (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Take That paid tribute to the victims of the Manchester bombing (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Band mate Mark Owen told fans: “We would like to dedicate tonight’s performance to everyone who has been affected by the events that happened in Manchester last Monday night.

“All profits from tonight’s concert will be going to the I Love Manchester emergency fund.”

Howard Donald praised the spirit shown in the face of the terror attacks, telling fans: “As you know I was born and raised in Manchester. At this moment in time I’ve never been so proud to be a Mancunian.

“The spirit of Manchester, the spirit of the North West, the UK, the world over, It’s absolutely incredible. Thank you so much and thanks for coming everyone, enjoy the night please.”

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