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Time Out
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Bruce Springsteen at Manchester's Co-op Live: start time, tickets, potential setlist and what you need to know
Manchester, the Boss is in town. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are up north for a very rare UK residency at the Co-op Live – and his shows have already kicked off. Bruce is one show down, with two more still to come. Bruce's current tour has been rolling on since 2023 and it's already one of the highest-grossing tours of all time. Manchester is the city tasked with getting the next leg of The Land of Hope and Dreams Tour going, and it's one of only two places in the UK getting an E Street Band tour stop in 2025 (the other is Liverpool, in June). Heading to see Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in Manchester over the coming days? Here's everything you need to know about the shows. When is Bruce Springsteen playing at Manchester's Co-op Live? Bruce's three shows in Manchester are on May 14, 17 and 20, 2025. What are the timings? The timings vary slightly for May 17 and 20, though the merch trailer and canalside area open at 2pm for both shows. Expect him on stage at around 7.45pm. Saturday May 17 Early entry is at 5pm, premium doors 5pm, general admission 6pm. Tuesday May 20 Early entry is at 4.30pm, premium doors 5pm, general admission 5.30pm. What's the setlist? True Bruce Tramps know that the Boss plays a different set every night. For an idea of the songs he plays, here was his setlist at the first Manchester show (according to Land of Hope and Dreams Death to My Hometown Lonesome Day My Love Will Not Let You Down Rainmaker Darkness on the Edge of Town The Promised Land Hungry Heart My Hometown Youngstown Murder Incorporated Long Walk Home House of a Thousand Guitars My City of Ruins Letter to You Because the Night (Patti Smith Group cover) Human Touch Wrecking Ball The Rising Badlands Thunder Road Born in the U.S.A. Born to Run Bobby Jean Dancing in the Dark Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out Chimes of Freedom (Bob Dylan cover) Who is supporting? There's no support. Can I still get tickets for Bruce Springsteen at Manchester's Co-op Live? Ticketmaster says that Bruce's remaining dates have 'low availability', with tickets (including resale) up for grabs from around £115. Find out more here. Seating map Here is the seating map, according to Ticketmaster. Bag policy, cloakroom and banned items Each person can bring one bag into the venue, which must be smaller than A4 and not a backpack, travel case, laptop bag or large tote bag. Baggage storage is in the orange car park, and each bag costs £15. Banned items include weapons, ammunition, explosives, horns, whistles, drums, fireworks, flagpoles, large umbrellas or any other item which in the venue's reasonable opinion, may cause danger or disruption to any event or to other visitors. Laptops, iPads, Go Pros and the like also aren't allowed. What are the reviews saying? Springsteen and the E Street band's first show in Manchester on May 14 was a mighty, dominant performance notable for Bruce railing against the current US administration. It received rave reviews from several publications. In the Guardian, Daniel Dylan Wray's five-star review said the evening was 'bruised and angry yet also hopeful and filled with love', describing the band as a 'hurricane force'. The i 's Joe Goggins awarded five more stars, saying that Springsteen 'appears ageless' and that 'throughout this three-hour set, wherever you look on the stage, something exhilarating is happening'.
Time Out
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Bruce Springsteen at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium: start time, tickets, potential setlist and what you need to know
It's officially stadium gig season – and few artists can conquer a stadium quite like Bruce Springsteen. The Boss can pack out and entertain thousands like it's nothing, and this week he's bringing his legendary show to Liverpool. Bruce Springsteen at the E Street Band are playing two nights at Liverpool's Anfield stadium this week. The shows follow Bruce and the band's three-night residency in Manchester, and they're his last gigs scheduled for the UK this year (after this, he'll head off to mainland Europe). Got a ticket (or still hoping to nab one) to see Bruce Springsteen in Liverpool this week? Here's what you need to know about the shows, from timings and ticket availability to the weather forecast. When is Bruce Springsteen playing Anfield Stadium? Bruce's two shows are on Wednesday June 4 and Saturday June 7 2025. What time do doors open? For both shows, doors open at 4.30pm. What time will Bruce Springsteen come on stage? Springsteen and the E Street Band are set to take to the stage at 7.30pm, on both nights. What's the seating plan? Here's the seating plan at Anfield, according to Ticketmaster. Who's supporting Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band? There are no support acts for this show. Setlist Springsteen is known for his wide-ranging setlists, full of hits, deep cuts and the odd cover. For an idea of one of his sets, here's what he played on the final night of his Manchester residency (according to No Surrender Land of Hope and Dreams Death to My Hometown Seeds Something in the Night Rainmaker The Promised Land Reason to Believe The River Youngstown Murder Incorporated Long Walk Home House of a Thousand Guitars My City of Ruins Because the Night (Patti Smith Group cover) Ghosts Wrecking Ball The Rising Badlands Thunder Road Born in the U.S.A. Born to Run Glory Days Dancing in the Dark Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out Chimes of Freedom Can you still get tickets? A few tickets are still remaining, starting from around £120. You can find remaining tickets on Ticketmaster here. You can also get resale tickets through Ticketmaster. What's Anfield Stadium's bag policy? Anfield has a strict bag policy, only allowing bags sized A5 (148.5mm x 210mm) and smaller. You're also allowed merchandise in clear plastic carrier bags. Banned items Here's a full list of banned items at Anfield: Bags larger than A5 Large umbrellas Drinks cartons, cans and plastic bottles over 500ml Glass bottles and drinking glasses Alcohol Prams and buggies Drones Video recording equipment and large bodied cameras Tools Knives, weapons and laser devices Smoke canisters, fireworks, flares and air horns Weather forecast In the evening of Wednesday June 4, the weather is looking alright. According to the Met Office, temperatures will range from 12C to 15C, while there's up to a 50 percent chance of rain later in the evening. Saturday June 7 is looking very similar, weather-wise. It'll be 13C-14C, though with a lower (30 percent) chance of rain. What is the capacity of Anfield Stadium? Anfield has space for up to 61,276 fans.
Daily Record
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Bruce Springsteen's furious rant at UK gig as he calls out 'treasonous' Donald Trump
Rock icon Bruce Springsteen is still as fierce as ever as he took to the stage for the opening night of his 2025 Land of Hope and Dreams tour, and he took aim at the US government. The lights dim and the unmistakable chants of 'Bruce' reverberate throughout the packed venue. Thousands of fans, spanning generations, fill the electric atmosphere, erupting into cheers as a rock legend takes centre stage. It's unmistakable when The Boss is in town. Now 75, Bruce Springsteen's hair may be greyer, his wrinkles more defined, and his physique less rugged. Gone are the iconic sleeveless shirts and bandanas, replaced by a more refined waistcoat and tie. However, his determination to speak out against perceived injustices remains unwavering. The rock icon, renowned for his powerful and relatable lyrics, refuses to fade quietly into his later years. The opening night of his 2025 tour makes one thing clear - Bruce Springsteen is angry and frustrated with the state of his homeland. On a historic night for Manchester's Co-op Live arena, celebrating its first anniversary with its biggest star yet, the sold-out crowd quickly grasps Springsteen's message. After introducing the E Street band's mission to "call upon the righteous power of music, art and rock and roll in dangerous times", he greets the audience, saying: "Good Evening! It's great to be in Manchester and back in the UK. Welcome to the Land of Hope and Dreams Tour! "The mighty E St. Band is here tonight to call upon the righteous power of art, of music, of rock 'n roll in dangerous times. In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about, that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration. "Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experiment to rise with us, raise your voices against authoritarianism and let freedom ring!" It was fairly obvious who he was referring to. As the concert continued, the powerful anthem Land of Hope and Dreams, which is also the namesake of his 16-date European tour, resonated throughout the venue – a gospel-inspired ballad deeply cherished by his fans and embodying the optimism Springsteen calls forth from the audience, now amplified through his live performance. Springsteen, making an unmistakable statement, gesticulated emphatically towards the crowd, every guitar strum packed with added significance, and sang with a renewed fervour, his voice carrying the rough-edged timbre that has become a hallmark of his style over the years. Songs tinged with both fierce defiance and deep concern for his homeland started pouring out, one after another, showcasing that classic Springsteen might through songs like Death to My Hometown, Darkness on the Edge of Town and Promised Land. While a few fan favourites like 'Hungry Heart' and 'Murder Incorporated' are part of the opening set, Springsteen, a staunch Democrat known for his liberal views, remains vocal about his concerns for the USA. "The last check, the last check on power after the checks and balances of government have failed are the people, you and me," he declared. "It's in the union of people around a common set of values now that's all that stands between a democracy and authoritarianism. At the end of the day, all we've got is each other," he said before performing a solo version of 'House of A Thousand Guitars'. "There's some very weird, strange, and dangerous s**t going on out there right now. In America they are persecuting people for using their right to free speech and voicing their dissent. This is happening now." Springsteen went on: "In America the richest men are taking satisfaction in abandoning the world's poorest children to sickness and death. This is happening now. In my country they're taking sadistic pleasure in the pain they inflict on loyal American workers. "They're rolling back historic civil rights legislation that has led to a more just and plural society. They are abandoning our great allies and siding with dictators against those struggling for their freedom. "They are defunding American universities that won't bow down to their ideological demands. They are removing residents off American streets and without due process of law, are deporting them to foreign detention centers and prisons. This is all happening now." He added: "A majority of our elected representatives have failed to protect the American people from the abuses of an unfit president and a rogue government. They have no concern or idea for what it means to be deeply American. "The America I've sung to you about for 50 years is real and regardless of its faults is a great country with a great people. So we'll survive this moment." "Now, I have hope, because I believe in the truth of what the great American writer James Baldwin said, he said 'in this world there isn't as much humanity as one would like, but there's enough'. Let's pray." Not many stars could get away with a performance that focuses so heavily on a foreign country's politics, but Springsteen has long built his rock-and-roll image and dedicated fanbase around being unapologetically candid and honest, which simply adds to his charm in the eyes of his audience. Before the show, Springsteen shared that he still gets nervous, saying: "I'm always a little bit nervous on that first night, even after all this time," showing a humble side to his exceptional performance."
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bruce Springsteen's New Tour Is a Fiery Rebuke of the Trump Administration
The post Bruce Springsteen's New Tour Is a Fiery Rebuke of the Trump Administration appeared first on Consequence. Bruce Springsteen seems determined to use his newly launched tour as a fiery rebuke of the Trump administration. Just days ago, the New Jersey rocker announced he was rebranding the outing as the 'Land of Hope and Dreams Tour,' and during Wednesday's kickoff show in Manchester, England, he delivered several pointed speeches targeting Trump and his administration's actions during its early months. In his first remarks of the night, delivered before even a single note was played, Springsteen said, 'The mighty E Street Band is here tonight to call upon the righteous power of art, of music, of rock and roll, in dangerous times. In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about, and has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration. Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experience to rise with us, raise your voices against the authoritarianism, and let freedom ring!' From there, Springsteen and the E Street Band launched into back-to-back performances of 'Land of Hope and Dreams' and 'Death to My Hometown.' Later, Springsteen delivered another set of poignant remarks. 'There's some very weird, strange, and dangerous shit going on out there,' he said prior to performing 'My City of Ruins.' 'In America, they are persecuting people for using their right to free speech and voicing their dissent. This is happening now. In America, the richest men are taking satisfaction in abandoning the world's poorest children to sickness and death. This is happening now.' 'And in my country, they are taking sadistic pleasure in the pain that they inflict on loyal American workers, they are rolling back historic civil rights legislation that led to a more just and moral society. They are abandoning our great allies and siding with dictators against those struggling for their are defunding American universities that won't bow down to their ideological demands. They are removing residents off American streets and without due process of law, are deporting them to foreign detention centers and prisons. This is all happening now.' 'A majority of our elected representatives have failed to protect the American people from the abuses of an unfit president and a rogue government. They have no concern or idea for what it means to be deeply American. The America l've sung to you about for 50 years is real and regardless of its faults is a great country with a great people. So we'll survive this moment. Now, I have hope, because I believe in the truth of what the great American writer James Baldwin said, he said 'in this world there isn't as much humanity as one would like, but there's enough.' Let's pray.' The setlist was also littered with some of Springsteen's most politically-charged material, as he featured songs such as 'Rainmaker,' 'Murder Incorporated,' and 'Youngstown.' To close the show, he opted for a cover of Bob Dylan's 'Chimes of Freedom,' which Springsteen himself hadn't performed live since 1988. Springsteen's 'Land of Hope and Dreams Tour' currently consists of dates across the UK and Europe running through early July — but it seems primed for a North American leg. Setlist: Land of Hope and Dreams Death to My Hometown Lonesome Day My Love Will Not Let You Down Rainmaker (live debut) Darkness on the Edge of Town The Promised Land Hungry Heart My Hometown Youngstown Murder Incorporated (first time since 2017) Long Walk Home House of a Thousand Guitars My City of Ruins Letter to You Because the Night Human Touch Wrecking Ball The Rising Badlands Thunder Road Encore: Born in the U.S.A. Born to Run Bobby Jean Dancing in the Dark Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out Chimes of Freedom (Bob Dylan cover) (first time since 1988) Popular Posts First Look at Nicolas Cage and Christian Bale in Madden Movie Drummer Chris Adler Opens Up on What Led to Firing from Lamb of God Morris, Alligator in Happy Gilmore, Dead at Over 80 Years Old Jazz Pianist Matthew Shipp Derides André 3000's New Piano Project: "Complete and Utter Crap" Stephen King's The Long Walk Movie Gets Long-Awaited Trailer: Watch Say It in Ghor: How Andor Brought a Brand New Language to Star Wars Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
