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Charli XCX in Manchester: 7 Best Moments From Her Biggest U.K. Gig Yet
Charli XCX launched her 'Brat' tour at the northern city's 23,500-capacity Co-op Live venue last night (Nov. 28). Here's what went down.
Having been signed to a major label since she was a rule-breaking teenager on the London underground scene, the 32-year-old has spent the past decade manifesting – and preparing for – the transition from a rocky state of career perpetuity to genuine, mercurial global success. The streets of Manchester were painted green as some fans took inspiration from the Brat album cover, while others riffed on Charli’s close, career-long affinity with drag culture, donning everything from stomper boots to bedazzled catsuits and sky-high wigs. After the high-energy ingenuity of Pop 2 highlight “Unlock It” – replete with an arena-wide take on Kim Petras’ signature “Woo-Ah!” ad-lib – Charli caught her breath by explaining the significance of “Talk Talk.” The track was inspired by the early days she spent getting to know her now-fiancé George Daniel, producer and drummer with The 1975.
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