In pictures scenes from the Courteeners first home gig at Old Trafford Cricket Ground - were you there?

By Nicola Jaques
Published 27th Sep 2021, 16:17 GMT
Updated 27th Sep 2021, 16:18 GMT

God bless the band.

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.

Courteeners at Old Trafford Cricket Ground pictures Niall Leaplaceholder image
Courteeners at Old Trafford Cricket Ground pictures Niall Lea

Frontman Liam Fray described the gig as pretty special as fireworks erupted and customary flares painted the September sky.

Were you at the concert? Take a look at Niall Lea's pictures from a memorable night for the return of live music in the north west in 2021.

Courteeners Liam Fray thanked the fans for a great reception for the homecoming gig at Old Trafford.placeholder image
Courteeners Liam Fray thanked the fans for a great reception for the homecoming gig at Old Trafford.
A crowd of 50,000 packed out Old Trafford Cricket Ground for the band's first home gig in the city post pandemic.placeholder image
A crowd of 50,000 packed out Old Trafford Cricket Ground for the band's first home gig in the city post pandemic.
Flares lit up the September sky throughout the lively gig at Old Trafford Cricket Ground with a 50,000 strong crowd.placeholder image
Flares lit up the September sky throughout the lively gig at Old Trafford Cricket Ground with a 50,000 strong crowd.
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