Girls Aloud was last – and best – of a particular breed of pop group from early naughties
was the last – and best – of a particular breed of pop group. Formed in the manufacturing plant that was the precursor to The X Factor, Popstars: The Rivals, their debut single, Sound of the Underground, remains a classic. This was the era of Xenomania, the production team that birthed Cher’s Believe, Sugababes Round Round. Girls Aloud’s tunes have lasted.
But this isn’t solely a hands in the air prosecco-necking night on the tiles. The opener, Untouchable, addresses the loss of Harding head on, with visuals of her forming a backdrop to the four women, sombre, on elevated platforms, white tulle billowing.
As the show continues, the production and the performances grow in confidence. Their cover of The Pretenders I’ll Stand By You, again tinged with sadness with Harding present in visuals, is a fitting tribute to the song and their friend.
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