The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Take That star wows fans in Perth
Superstar Gary Barlow performs variety of hits for the audience, some of whom had travelled from across Europe
Pop superstar Gary Barlow lit up Perth last night in the first of his two Tayside shows.
The Take That icon performed at Perth Concert Hall to thousands of excited fans who had travelled from across Europe for the gig.
It was only the second performance of the 47-year-old’s 24-stop, 34-date tour of the UK and Ireland, which began in Edinburgh on Monday.
He performed a variety of his 16 UK number one singles, which include 2013’s Let Me Go, 1997’s Forever Love, and 2012’s Sing.
Superfans started queuing up outside Perth Concert Hall as early as 4pm on Wednesday, more than 24 hours before he was due to take to the stage.
The fans, who came from as far afield as Israel and Spain to see their idol, all had tickets but simply wanted to be the first in line to gain entry.
The Cheshire-born icon was a member of boyband Take That from 1989 to 1996 when the band parted ways before reforming in 2005.
As a solo artist, the father-of-three has sold 16 number 1 UK singles, eight number one albums and has written 14 UK number 1 singles, selling over 50 million records worldwide and over 7 million concert tickets.
Take That have sold 12 number one singles and seven number one albums.
Supported by rocker KT Tunstall, who was raised in St Andrews, Barlow moves on from Perth to continue his love affair with Dundee-based fans at the Caird Hall tonight.
It will be almost two years after he last visited the city – surprising local woman Jill Campbell by appearing at her 30th birthday party at the Apex Hotel.
Briefs for the star’s shows in the two cities had sold out within minutes, with fans having queued outside both venues from as early as 4.30am on the day.
He will play in Aberdeen tomorrow before visiting England and Wales for the rest of the tour.