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 Unfortunately Siobhan had left the band by then and been replaced by Heidi, so I never got to see the original lineup.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
Sometimes you meet people who, for whatever reason, give you a chance, a break... Celine, the manager of the Moat Theatre is one of those people. I've been allowed to roam and wander in the theatre to get some of my favourite shots of some of Irelands greatest performers and I've enjoyed every minute of it.
Celine is going through a bit of a tough time at the moment, so Thursday night was just one of many fundraisers to help her out as she battles through.
So, who played? Well, Pete Kavanagh, Mairead Carroll, The Willibees, Johnny and Harrison Warren, John Forde, Arlene Bailey, Rebecca Storm, Saoirse Casey and Paddy Casey. Lots and lots of talented folk from the locality and was interspersed with messages of good will from Theatre and TV stars from around the world, just goes to show how much Celine is loved and the high regard she is held in.
So, who played? Well, Pete Kavanagh, Mairead Carroll, The Willibees, Johnny and Harrison Warren, John Forde, Arlene Bailey, Rebecca Storm, Saoirse Casey and Paddy Casey. Lots and lots of talented folk from the locality and was interspersed with messages of good will from Theatre and TV stars from around the world, just goes to show how much Celine is loved and the high regard she is held in.
If you would like to contribute to this fundraiser, you can click here.
Anyway, on to the photos: