Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS FIJI VOTES 2022 IN DEPTH
27 March, 2023, 7:07 pm
Central - 26°C Rain
FIJI VOTES 2022 IN DEPTH
27 March, 2023, 7:07 pm Central - 26°C Rain

Adele: Emotion and simplicity are enough at comeback Hyde Park gig

Adele: Emotion and simplicity are enough at comeback Hyde Park gig

By Cecilia Matanatabu
Sunday 03/07/2022
Adele performs first public concert in five years at London's Hyde Park. [Image: Adele/Facebook]

Adele told fans she was "so happy" to be back on stage as she briefly became overwhelmed at the start of her first public concert for five years.

The pop superstar's composure momentarily cracked as she took in the huge audience in London's Hyde Park during the opening lines of Hello.

She quickly resumed singing and went on to play a crowd-pleasing two-hour set for the 65,000 fans in her home city.

125728149-gettyimages-1406241317

"It's so strange to be in front of a crowd again," she told them.

This would not have been her live comeback if a Las Vegas residency that was scheduled to start in January had gone ahead. But she postponed it 24 hours before the first show, tearfully informing ticket-holders it "ain't ready".

She told Friday's show that she would announce the rearranged US dates "very, very soon", and that she was waiting for one more piece of equipment to be ready.

Her initial show of her feelings was a display of the down-to-earth persona that is a big part of her appeal.

It soon became obvious that the glammed-up girl next door can still push emotional buttons few other pop stars can reach.

She appeared overwhelmed again as she watched the crowd belt out the chorus to Someone Like You, and few of the 18 bittersweet torch songs she performed were not accompanied by heartfelt sing-alongs.

adele-performs-on-stage-as-american-express-present-bst-news-photo-1656786568

The star accessorized the look with gold jewelry, including a large bow-shaped ring and hoops featuring a circular starburst pattern, adorned with miniature pearls. She paired her signature cat eye with glittery eyeshadow, and wore her hair in an elegant updo.

[Source: BBC/bazaar]



Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Public Consultation on Draft Media Bill
The new media legislation proposed by the coalition government is aiming to preserve the elements of media ownership regulation and registration ...
3 days ago

Proposed Tian Lun project at Nasese
Concerned residents are wondering why there was no publicity about such a huge project that will affect the environment along Queen Elizabeth ...
34 days ago

Leader of Opposition Voreqe Bainimarama suspended from parliament for 3 years
Leader of the Opposition, Voreqe Bainimarama has been suspended from Parliament for 3 years
37 days ago
FEATURE NEWS
Prof.Prasad and Chaudhry engage in war of words on what is being done regarding the rising cost of living
The war of words on what is being done regarding the rising cost of living and salary or wage increases continues between the Deputy Prime Minister, P...
2 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Seruiratu expected to be appointed as the new Leader of the Opposition as early as Wednesday
FijiFirst Party MP, Inia Seruiratu is expected to elected and appointed as the new Leader of the Opposition as early as Wednesday. The party had ...
1 hour ago

Previous govt did not address issues of PAC - Radrodro
The Local Government Minister has taken steps in committing to the recommendations made by the Public Accounts Committee which relate to issues ...
2 hours ago

Ratu Epeli to be laid to rest in Somosomo on Friday
Former Commander of the Republic Fiji Military Forces and former Great Council of Chiefs Chairman, Ratu Epeli Ganilau will be laid to rest at his ...
2 hours ago

PM rejects recommendation for him to attend COP28 and could send Seruiratu instead
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he has rejected a recommendation for him to go to the COP28 meeting in December and he is thinking of sending ...
2 hours ago

We know very well who drafted Lalโ€™s speech, it is someone who is outside โ€“ AG
Attorney General, Siromi Turaga has rubbished FijiFirst MP Virendra Lalโ€™s accusations in parliament after Lal said the AG breached parliamentary ...
3 hours ago

TOP