I've been a Sugababes fan since I first heard Overload way back in 2000. It was, and still is, a pop classic. Over the years, I managed to catch them live a couple of times. The first time I caught Sugababes live was way back at Creamfields 2002. Unfortunately Siobhan had left the band by then and been replaced by Heidi, so I never got to see the original lineup. Did it matter much at the time to me? No, not at all, I was just their to party! As a side note, post Sugababes, Siobhan went on to release two solo albums, Revolution in Me in 2003 and Ghosts in 2007. The next time I saw them was at Oxegen 2008, and by then Mutya had left the band and was replaced by Amelle, leaving Keisha as the only remaining original member. It was a tad strange seeing the band with only one remaining member, but again, it was a festival and all we were looking for was a good time, which we definitely got! Another side note, just like Siobhan, Mutya went on to release her own solo work, a gr
I got a message from Hally 4 days before this gig was due to take place wondering if I'd like to shoot it. The details were scant, but it was a charity gig and a few names were mentioned. Well, I obviously said yes and so set in 4 days of panic and self doubt! I was going to be the only one photographing the show. What if they don't like my style? What if my photos are out of focus? What if? What if? What if? Self doubt, it's an absolute bastard! Roll on the Monday of the show. I took time off from the day job and was in Vicar Street for 2:00pm. A few introductions later and I went off to wander around the venue, see where I might get some good shots from. As I was doing that, everyone else was doing their soundchecks, so every so often, I'd sit down and watch them do their thing. I knew a few of the performers onstage, so thankfully after a few chats, the nerves started to fade. 7:30 came, doors were opened, stage lights went on and the show kicked off and