Those who know me would be quick to tell you that there isn’t much that renders me speechless, but after the Pink concert all I could say was that I needed a cold flannel and a bit of a lay down.
Picture female dancers writhing against one another as they reached skyward to grab at the net in which Pink was suspended! Imagine tricks and sauciness showcased in aerial gymnastics – Pink and her dancers twisting and turning in pink fabric, swinging metres in the air. Delight at the flamenco dancing, gender bending costumes, fake (balloon) boob popping and a glistening Harley elevated centre stage…
Pink’s ‘I’m Not Dead’ tour performance at Challenge Stadium was sensational. Particularly impressive was an acoustic set where Pink sat wearing a simple white satin slip-dress and head scarf (loved the skull print on that scarf!), performing Bob Marley’s ‘Redemption Song’, Four Non Blondes’ ‘What’s Up?’ and her own ‘Dear Mr. President’ which, with a strong stance on social justice, gay rights and the hypocrisy of a world gone mad, may well prove to be an anthem of our times. Covering music from across her career, Pink seemed sincerely engaged in the performance, even unexpectedly cracking up at moments of fun. She invited everyone to join her in dancing what she joyfully claims is her ‘Angry 80s dance!!!’ and personally greeted members of the audience (she shook hands with a baby dyke who basically lost her mind with joy on the spot – it was gorgeous!!!). Pink’s unaffected approach and prodigious talent made for an intimate and spellbinding evening.
Another buzz for the evening, Australian rock band The Androids put in a great performance as the night’s opening act.
Overall, a spectacular night!
