Babyshambles Make Successful Debut At Wembley Arena

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by Jason Gregory
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Photo by: Shirlaine Forrest
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Babyshambles Make Successful Debut At Wembley Arena

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Babyshambles headlining performance at the Wembley Arena last night has been praised by critics and fans.

Doubts had been cast over the show, the biggest of the band’s career, after ticket sales at the venue had been slow in the build-up to the event.

However, last night all standing tickets had been sold with only certain seating areas showing signs of empty seats.

Kicking off with ‘Carry On Up The Morning,’ a coherent Pete Doherty led the crowd through songs off both Babyshambles albums, ‘Down In Albion’ and ‘Shotter’s Nation.’

The performance also saw Doherty perform ‘Music When The Lights Go Out’ – a song originally penned by the Libertines.

The band’s arena tour will continue tonight in Birmingham (November 28th) and tickets for the show can be purchased through Gigwise by clicking the Buy Tickets link below.

Alternatively, you can call the Gigwise Ticket Hotline on 0871 230 1098 to get some last minute tickets.

Were you at last nights show? Then post a comment on what you thought below.

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They were excellent last night. A far more accomplished band than they have been before - it is no longer Pete Doherty and his backing band; they are really starting to gel together. Pete was sober and professional throughout, although that’s taken away the banter he used to have with the crowd. Overall, a great show, and proof that young Mr Doherty can pull of big gigs after all!
~ by Albionman 11/28/2007
Fantastic performance last night! Although I wish Pat Walden had played....it was a really brilliant gig!! I do prefer the intimate venues like Brixton Academy though but last night at Wembley was not a disappointment at all.
~ by H 11/28/2007
What an amazing gig! I was dubious about Babyshambles playing @ a venue like Wembley but I think they pulled it off with some class. Babyshambles looked the best they have done & Pete was fantastic. The crowd in the standing area were eating out of the palm of his hand & were giving their all. I have never seen a gig so riotous when Babyshambles tore into Pipedown & F*ck Forever. A truly memorable night, I really think that Babyshambles have proven they are the best band in Britain a
~ by Dilly Boy 11/28/2007
The best Babyshambles gig ever. They sounded huge it was quite immense.
~ by Rock_Rose 11/28/2007
awesome gig ! i’m not the biggest fan of babyshambles but my boyfriend idolises pete and i can say it was not a disapointment ! my bf caught a lighter frm pete himself ! and i think the support bands shud not go unnoticed - dizzee rascal and jon lean and the jin jang jong ! was awesome ! lol good night.
~ by nicks 11/28/2007
i was lucky enough to be at the very front of the standing area, first sime i have seen babyshambles live and thet were awesome!!!i thought it was funny when someone threw beer at dizzie rascals mate :D
~ by Lee 11/28/2007
superb... crowd chanting every word and dancing hard... even to the tune of happy birthday for his sister. not enough crowd interaction but i guess cos it was a large venue peter felt distanced and didnt speak too much which was a shame. bring on the next tour - cant wait ill be there with bells on! x
~ by LB 11/28/2007
Brilliant gig, Loved Mik Whitnalls performance of I Wish, Babyshambles really are becoming more then just Petes support band.
~ by Mr Cassidy 11/29/2007
I’ve seen Babyshambles a few times, and this was the best they have been. Pete was sober and kept all the charisma, they still managed to be unpredictable (Pete refused to sing I Wish, and Mick had to play it solo), and they sounded amazing! My gig of the year by some distance!
~ by andy 11/29/2007

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