Sioned & me went to see the Manic Street Preachers, supported by The Enemy. Although people didn't immediately recognise the name of the support band, but given that they've been getting a fair amount of airplay on Radio 1 (amongst others), their music brought the "Aaah, them!" response. The Enemy did a good job of warming up the crowd ready for the main act, doing a 25 minute slot. I'm sure we'll be seeing plenty more of them soon. Someone asked how long - a year perhaps? I'd suggest less. 6 months - if that. The Manics came on at 9, and I was in the pit for the first three songs. Opening with some of their older stuff, including Motorcycle Emptiness, their set lasted for just over 90 minutes, mixing in some tracks off the new album as well. The acoustic Ready For Drowning - which covered a wardrobe change for Nicky Wire - was an excellent half way marker, with them saving the best for last - Design For Life, which showed them on good form.

Good gig.