Girls Aloud, including Nadine Coyle, share excitement as tour kicks off

Girls Aloud kick off their highly anticipated 2024 Arena Tour in Dublin on Friday night, before heading to Belfast for two shows at the SSE Arena.

The band, made up of Nadine Coyle, Cheryl, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh, are due to play in the city on Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21.

Rumours suggest the group will close the tour setlist with I’ll Stand By You, in tribute to late bandmate Sarah Harding, who died aged 39 in September 2021 after battling breast cancer, reports the Mirror.

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Posting on Instagram, Co Derry woman Nadine said: “I’m filled with gratitude and admiration for our entire team!!!! Thank you to everyone so far!!! Now the real fun begins!!!!! See you soon!!! Xx.”

One user commented: “This is so exciting!! Can’t wait to watch,” while another added: “Here we go.”

In another social media post, Nicola said: “That’s it! Rehearsals and production are done. We’ve been here for almost an hour to make the show amazing for you. Honestly had the best 5 weeks with the girls, our boys, Beth Honan our super human creative director, Cha cha her dedicated assistant, @markdelisser our amazing vocal arranger, Rob our lovely general manager and Gary looking after us. The best team bringing the best energy. So proud of everyone.”

And Kimberley said: “Production rehearsals are over, Dublin, here we come! We had SO much fun creating this show for you guys and being back with my girls has been incredibly exciting but sooooo special.

“Love you all. Our team of guys dancing with us are honestly incredible and I can’t wait for you to see them in action! Beth Honan, you are a legend and a true superhero, what a privilege to be here 20 years later doing what we love. Thank you to our entire crew who helped put this show together and supported us. I appreciate each and every one of you! Let’s do this!”

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