Spice Girls kick off reunion tour in Dublin

Spice Girls kick off reunion tour: Mel C enjoys a pre-show cup of tea, Geri Horner larks about backstage and Emma Bunton gets her hair done as the band prepare for their first performance in Dublin

  • Emma Bunton, Geri Horner, Mel Brown and Mel C will take to the stage at Croke Park on Friday, in the first performance of their 13 concert tour
  • It is unclear whether former bandmate Victoria Beckham will be attending the concert, but the star did take to social media to wish the band well hours before the show
  • The fashion designer, 45, declined to take part in the string of performances, with the band continuing as a foursome
  • The Spice Girls have planned two special sections of the concert which will highlight absent Posh Spice’s role in the group
  • The nationwide 13-date tour, which will see the band perform in Cardiff, Manchester, Coventry, Sunderland, Edinburgh, Bristol and London with supporting act Jess Glynne, will conclude on June 15

The Spice Girls have kicked off the preparations for their long-awaited reunion tour, as they are set to take to the stage for their first performance in Dublin on Friday.

Emma Bunton, 43, Geri Horner, 46, Mel Brown, 43, and Mel C, 45, have been transforming themselves backstage ahead of their much-anticipated opening show in Croke Park, with Baby Spice getting her hair done, and Geri teasing her outfit for the occasion.

It comes as it was reported that band are going to highlight former bandmate Victoria Beckham’s absence from the show, with two special sections in the concert.

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    It’s nearly here! The Spice Girls have kicked off the preparations for their long-awaited reunion tour, as they are set to take to the stage for their first performance in Dublin on Friday


    Exciting: Emma Bunton, 43, Geri Horner, 46, Mel Brown, 43, and Mel C, 45, have been transforming themselves backstage ahead of their much-anticipated opening show in Croke Park, and have documented the occasion with a slew of social media posts

    In a video posted the band’s official Twitter account, Geri can be seen showing off her newly-dyed copper tresses as she helped to gear up fans for the long-awaited performance.

    The songstress seemed to be dressed in all-white for the show, while Emma showed off her candyfloss pink tresses as she visited the hair salon. 

    In a post to Instagram Stories, Mel C could be seen enjoying a pre-show cup of tea, as she joked to fans: ‘Calm before the storm (in a tea cup!).

    And Geri also offered fans a glimpse of another outfit from the performance, as she tweeted a snap of a multicoloured corset emblazoned with the words Girl Power. 

    Baby Spice also took to Instagram Stories to post a video as she got her hair ready for the performance, with her pale pink tresses on full display.

    A quick tipple: Mel C enjoyed a pre show cup of tea as she transformed herself into Sporty Spice ahead of the much-anticipated show

    Getting ready: As she changed into her iconic tracksuit and crop top, Mel could be seen having her hair styled into her signature high ponytail for the performance



    Dressing up: Baby Spice also took to Instagram Stories to post a video as she got her hair ready for the performance, with her pale pink tresses on full display

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      New look: Geri took to Twitter to tease a glimpse of her Ginger Spice-esque outfit, while Emma also shared a snap of some flowers she had been gifted ahead of the performance

      The behind-the-scenes video showed the band getting some final tips about the show with their dancers, with Mel B opting for a comfortable pink leopard print tracksuit.

      Fans anticipation has been rife ahead of the long-awaited concert, as  

      It’s almost time! The behind-the-scenes video showed the band getting some final tips about the show with their dancers


      Energetic: Emma seemed to be in high spirits as she larked about on the stage before getting her hair re-coloured in her signature new candyfloss pink

      Energetic: The band were in high spirits during the video as they had a trial run of the long-awaited concert

      Playful: Mel B opted for a cosy pink leopard print tracksuit as she prepared to take to the stage for the showstopping concert

      Giddy: Mel C sported the band’s signature Spice World hoodie as she blew a kiss to excited fans in the preview ahead of the band’s first show of the tour

      On Monday, Geri blasted rumours of a rift between her fellow Spice Girl bandmates as they prepared for their impending tour. 

      Hot on the heels of bombshell lesbian claims by Mel B, as well as Scary Spice’s recent health woes, Geri was quick to dismiss the supposed drama, telling critics: ‘You think, “Oh f*** off!”‘

      Speaking to The Sun, Geri revealed that they were all ‘having a blast during rehearsals’ and their relationship was ‘really good and positive.’

      The tour, which is set to commence without former bandmate Victoria Beckham, was also rocked by Mel B’s admission that she had sex with Geri

      However, Geri revealed that fans had nothing to worry about as she spoke of her bandmates: ‘Our relationship is really good. We’ve all been really positive, so it’s nice. It’s natural. I’m really happy, everyone’s happy.’

      Look at that!  One delighted fan also tweeted an incredible look at the band’s stage, as over 58,000 fans flocked to the Dublin stadium

      When asked if they would be celebrating during rehearsals, Geri explained: ‘That’s exactly what we’ll be doing, with all of our imperfections, all our faults, but celebrate the good bits too. No one is perfect but it’s all fine. We’re having a blast. It’s an absolute laugh.

      Meanwhile, Mel B is reportedly doing fine after being rushed to hospital following her complaint that she was ‘totally blind’.

      Giving an update on the singer’s health woes, a source has told PEOPLE: ‘She’s doing fine now, she’s not blind. This has happened before. She has herpes in her eye, so this can happen.’

      It was also added by the source that despite the singer, 43, complaining to doctors that she couldn’t see, her ‘eye is OK’ and ‘they’ve given her some drops and she’s good now. It was nothing major.’

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        Set to take to the stage! Emma (pictured left with the city’s Molly Malone status for good luck), Mel B (pictured with sister Danielle Brown, 38, at the stadium), both 43, and Geri, 46, treated fans to a glimpse at their preparations on their social media accounts

        Wow-factor! Musician Geri shared a collage image of her glitzy accessories ahead of her show, featuring a gold and diamond-encrusted crown, a personalised pearl ‘G’ for Ginger Spice necklace, and a pair of red and gold bedazzled heels

        Meanwhile singer Emma put on a cheeky display before the band’s string of performances as she playfully groped the city’s Molly Malone statue for good luck, while Mel B, gave her sister Danielle Brown, 38, a tour of the stadium and Geri, 46, shared a sneak peek of her Union-Jack themed accessories she’s set to wear during the show.

        In Emma’s hilarious image, the casually-clad radio presenter beamed with delight as she held onto the statue’s cleavage, which she captioned: ‘Good luck from Molly #dublin #firstnight #spicegirls.’

        The Molly Malone statue for good luck in Grafton Street was first presented during the 1988 Dublin Millennium celebrations, and on 18 July 2014, the statue was relocated to Suffolk Street. 

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          Eager: Earlier that day, Scary Spice told fans of her excitement as she shared an picture from her bed, alongside a countdown icon till the group’s first performance 


          An inside look: Danielle also shared snaps of security and crew members setting up the venue, alongside the captions: ‘swing it, shake it, move it, make it’, from the group’s 1996 Who Do You Think You Are? track

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            Warmly known as ‘the tart with the cart’, the statue’s popularity is clear by the sheen on her ample bosom from where many hands have rubbed the brass away. 

            Spice Girls Tour Dates 

            May 24 — Dublin, Ireland — Croke Park

            May 27 — Cardiff, Wales — Principality Stadium

            May 29, 31, and June 1 — Manchester, England — Etihad Stadium

            June 3 and 4 — Coventry, England —Ricoh Arena

            June 6 — Sunderland, England —Stadium of Light

            June 8 — Edinburgh, Scotland —Murrayfield Stadium

            June 10 — Bristol, England — Ashton Gate Stadium

            June 13, 14 and 15 — London, England — Wembley Stadium 

            Mel’s younger sister Danielle, who recently mended her relationship with her sibling after a decade-long estrangement, highlighted her baby bump in a clingy jumpsuit as she posed alongside the superstar onstage during rehearsals.

            Earlier that day, she was every inch the mischievous little sibling as she posted a clip of the musician’s beauty preparations while naked in a bathtub. She captioned the clip: ‘Little sister pay back, she’s going to kill me for posting this.’

            With a cunning smirk on her face, Danielle whispered ‘shhh’ before turning the camera to a shocked Mel, who while sporting a face mask, shouted: ‘Heyy, get out!’ 

             Scary Spice also told fans of her excitement as she shared an picture from her bed, alongside a countdown icon till the group’s first performance.

            Displaying her bed hair and fresh-faced complexion, the Leeds native screamed ‘f***’ as she eagerly anticipated her gig, and captioned the post: ‘TODAY IS THE DAY SPICE GIRLS FIRST SHOW’.

            Musician Geri shared a collage image of her glitzy accessories ahead of her show, featuring a gold and diamond-encrusted crown, a personalised pearl ‘G’ for Ginger Spice necklace, and a pair of red and gold bedazzled heels. 

            In one of the pictures, the Spice Up Your Life songstress’ famously red tresses were curled to perfection, which she shared alongside the caption: ‘Tonight at Spice World! Kings! Queens! All races, religions, genders! Whoever you are, we celebrate!

            ‘Show me how good YOU are!’ Wear your crown, dress to express! See you soon! #houseofginger #welove #weserve #wecelebrate #spiceworld’.

            Eager: (Left to right) Paula Davis, Marie Byrne, Laura Davis, Adel Delaney and Amy Foley rocked matching ‘Spice Up Your Life’ T-shirts as they waited in line for the show

            The singer returned to her ginger locks just days earlier, revealing she was going for an image overhaul ahead of the grand tour.  

            Proving she’s putting in the work before her string of performances, Geri posted a behind-the-scenes shot of the stage she will perform on for the opening night of the tour, where they will make history as the first girlband to headline Croke Park.

            The group’s costume designer Gabriella Slade recently revealed that their individual looks will be “respectful of their legacy” of catsuits, crop tops and platform boots.

            Spice Up Your Life! Proving she’s putting in the work before her string of performances, 46-year-old musician Geri posted a behind-the-scenes shot of the stage on Thursday, where she will perform on for the opening night of the tour

            Slade told British Vogue: ‘There’s a definite honouring of the ’90s, but with a contemporary twist. I really wanted to bring back a sense of what the Spice Girls were, what they stood for. It’s respectful of their legacy … that’s what the fans want.

            And the A-list designer wanted to keep each of the Spice Girls’ looks reflective of their own personalities and stay true to each members DNA during their 13-date tour.

            She added: ‘No-one wanted the typical ”girl band” look. The dancers’ outfits will reflect the DNA of that Spice Girl, There are multiple looks for the dancers as well as the girls, that was an important part of their vision.’ 

            It is not known whether Victoria, who visited the Victoria and Albert Museum in London with her daughter Harper, seven, on Thursday night, will attend the group’s first gig.

            She declined to take part in the tour, with the band continuing as a foursome. It’s now been revealed that the band have done the ‘right thing’ and planned two special sections of the concert which will highlight absent Posh Spice’s role in the group.

            A source revealed to The Sun: ‘Everyone was disappointed when Victoria said no. Initially there was frustration and some ill feeling.

            ‘She still isn’t planning to attend and has done very little to show public support. But the girls want to put any animosity to bed and make a gesture to say as much.’ 

            The insider added: ‘They’ve come up with a tribute to her and she’ll be getting a significant mention on stage in the most glowing terms, visually and verbally. They’ve decided it’s the right thing.’

            It’s also been claimed that the group will keep lyrical references to Victoria in a selection of their biggest hits, including their first number one Wannabe. MailOnline contacted the Spice Girls’ representatives for comment.   

            Mum-of-four Victoria revealed late last year that she would not be joining the comeback tour, with the fashion designer said to have had other work commitments.’

            Sharing the news on Twitter, she wrote: ‘Being in the Spice Girls was a hugely important part of my life and I wish my girls so much love and fun as they go back on tour, I know they will put on an amazing show and the fantastic fans past and present are going to have a wonderful time!’

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