POP icons Take That gave music fans the greatest day of their lives at the Coventry Building Society Arena last night as they kicked off their three-night residency in the city.
Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald wowed the 35,000-strong crowd aboard a giant robotic elephant as The Circus Live came to town, just like it did back in 2009.
Concert goers had to have a little patience before they could see the main act though, as they were treated to performances from Belinda Carlisle and The Script.
Thousands of concertgoers sang along to classics spanning the band’s incredible career, from A Million Love Songs to Relight My Fire, and Shine to Never Forget.
Paul Michael, Managing Director at Coventry Building Society Arena, said: “It was fantastic to have Take That ‘back for good’ after 17 years away.
“We have had some unforgettable nights of music at this venue, but that one was right up there, and it was a fitting way to kick off a trilogy of nights with one of the UK’s most beloved acts.
“The atmosphere was electric, and we know it is going to be more of the same for nights two and three.”
