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Aitch makes surprise appearance with N-Dubz in Manchester and fans did not cope well

He then claimed N-Dubz are the only band that have timeless music.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 21st November 2022

Man of the moment Aitch had the entire AO Arena in a meltdown this weekend when he made a surprise appearance with N-Dubz.

The Manchester-born rapper came out on stage on Saturday night after being spotted dancing in the audience.

The 22-year-old joined Dappy, Tulisa, and Fazer to sing his hit single Baby, which samples Ashanti’s song of the same title.

N-Dubz are back on tour after an 11-year hiatus and have sold out not one, not two, but three nights at the AO Arena.

They hit the stage in Manchester on both Saturday and Sunday night, and will be back in early December, to play hits from their back catalogue including Number One, Playing With Fire, and No Regrets.

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The properly noughties night was capped off for many in the audience when Aitch came out to say hello.

Videos shared on social media captured ear-splitting screams ringing out across the huge arena, including this hilarious reaction from one fan who did not cope well.

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Shortly after his performance, Aitch took to Instagram to have a bit of an impassioned fan rant about N-Dubz.

He said: “Listen to me, I’ve just came out for N-Dubz, yeah? Last time I seen N-Dubs I was about 12 years old. Next time I seen them I’m out here.

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“Just know that N-Dubz are the only people in the UK that have made timeless music. Correct me if I’m wrong but I can’t think of anyone else that in 20 years can sell out arenas.

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“Basically, what I’m saying is, tonight I’ve realised N-Dubz are the GOATs. F**k everything else, I don’t care what anyone says, I’ll smash all your heads in if you disagree. N-Dubz are the GOATs.

“I was 12 and I had a ball, and now I’m almost 23 and I’ve had a f***ing ball to the same f***ing songs.”

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An over-30s club night with an early bedtime returns to Manchester this week

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Sod your 18-30 holidays – we’re all about the new 30+ club night that’s taking the UK by storm, and returns to Manchester in July.

Day Fever will be bringing its hugely popular daytime disco back to New Century on 6 July for a big old knees-up (even if your knees are a bit creaky).

The events usually sell out way in advance, but at the time of writing there are still a handful of tickets available for this next event.

There’s overwhelming demand for Day Fever events here in Manchester, the city where our over-30s were the ones at the forefront the Hacienda heyday – aka, people who know how to party.

Created by Line of Duty and This Is England star Vicky McClure, Day Fever comes with a strict age limit and promises to have you in bed by your normal time.

It’s also co-founded by Reverend and the Makers frontman Jon McClure (no relation), who you’ll often spot behind the DJ decks.

It’s described as ‘the daytime disco that doesn’t ruin your Sunday.’

Unlike most club nights, where you’re not even walking in until 10pm and bracing yourself to throw your usual sleep routine out the window, this one kicks off at 3pm. How civilised!

It also wraps up by 8pm, so you have a plethora of post-clubbing meals on your doorstep instead of being lumped with a late-night kebab.

Since its launch, Day Fever has been selling out in cities across the UK, including here in Manchester over the past weekend.

There are nostalgic TV shows, films and adverts shown on a big screen during the events.

Tickets for Day Fever’s Manchester event on 6 July are on sale now priced at £12.06 – you can get yours through Dice.

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Liberty X, Chesney Hawkes, and more to play ‘throwback’ festival in Stockport this summer

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Liberty X, Chesney Hawkes, and D:Rream are just a few of the famous names set to play at a “throwback” festival over in Stockport this summer.

Fancy a bit of a blast from the past? One of Greater Manchester‘s favourite retro music festivals, Hits On The Pitch, is back in a couple of weeks time, and organisers are promising it’ll be “bigger and better than ever” this year.

The epic one-day throwback festival will be happening at Stockport Rugby Club, in the Stockport suburb of Bramhall, on Saturday 13 July.

Music lovers from across the region can expect a “celebration” of the “golden age” of music. 

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Hits On The Pitch is back in Stockport with a “blast from the past” this summer (Credit: Supplied/Hits On The Pitch via Facebook)

Hits On The Pitch’s star-studded lineup is tipped to be a stand-out in the North’s 2024 summer festival season – with massive chart-topping icons such as D:Ream (yeah, the one Brian Cox was in), Damage, The Fizz, and Toyah taking to the stage.

The legendary Leroy Lurve will be bursting back onto the pitch to get the crowd pumped up for performances from the 80s, 90s and 2000s, and will be introducing the likes of Liberty X, Sweet Female Attitude, and Baby D, as well as the much-anticipated return of Haircut One Hundred, who’ll be performing for the first time in over 40 years, after their UK arena tour sold out in under 20 minutes.

Festivalgoers can take a breather from the music and make the most of the multiple on-site bars and street food traders across the venue – with something to satisfy every craving on offer.

Plus, for those looking to add an extra touch of luxury to their day, there are two indulgent VIP packages available this year that come complete with fast-track entry and indulgent extras to give you the ultimate premium festival experience.

Speaking ahead of the festival’s return next month, Simon Taylor from Strawberry Radio, who is one of the organisers of Hits On The Pitch, commented: “It’s time to dust off your neon leg warmers, flannel shirts, and low-rise jeans because Hits On The Pitch is back for another throwback summer party to transport all back to the good old glory days.

“We have an epic musical lineup of guilty pleased and forgotten treasures spanning across three unforgettable decades.”

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Hits On The Pitch will be at Stockport Rugby Club on Saturday 13 July, and there’s still time to get yourself some tickets from just £34.50 each.

Grab tickets HERE.

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