The Stone Roses performed at Warrington Parr Hall, near Manchester, in their first gig since announcing their reunion in October 2011. The gig was announced from their official site just hours before the show started. Despite this last minute announcement, several locals in the crowd said they had heard about it beforehand but had been sworn to secrecy.
The gig was attended by 1,500 fans, including Liam Gallagher, the atmosphere was light-hearted and the band seemed well-rehearsed. The Stone Roses are due to start their European tour in Barcelona next month, and return for more scheduled shows in Manchester at the end of June.