It’s so long since I’ve seen Steps (back in 2012 to be exact, on their Ultimate Tour), and I was so excited to see them again. They are so much fun live.
Back in the day they mimed a lot of their songs, but that can be forgiven since their dance routines were insane. These days the dancing is a tad more subdued, but they sing everything live now, and sound amazing – especially Claire.
Though the tour is called What The Future Holds, it only included five songs from their 2020 and 2021 albums. I was slightly disappointed with this as I honestly love their new stuff. Also, only two songs were performed from their 2017 release Tears on the Dancefloor. That said, I suspect most people go to see Steps because of the classics, and they certainly delivered on this front. They have so many great pop songs – my favourites include ‘One for Sorrow’ and ‘Deeper Shade of Blue’. Of course, they ended the night with ‘Tragedy’!
It was lovely to hear Faye praise the North East (she married someone from the area and has lived up here for the last few years) – she said that she feels really at home here. I also loved it when H, who had worn dresses at several points during the night, said that he was doing it for his little boy, to show him that men can wear anything they want to.
A brilliant night overall and I can’t wait for their 25th anniversary tour next year!
Setlist
- What the Future Holds
- One for Sorrow
- Heartbreak in This City
- Neon Blue
- Take Me for a Ride
- 5,6,7,8
- After The Love Has Gone
- Something in Your Eyes
- Say You’ll Be Mine
- Chain Reaction
- It’s the Way You Make Me Feel
- The Slightest Touch
- A Hundred Years of Winter
- Last Thing on My Mind
- Stomp
- Heartbeat
- Better the Devil You Know
- Love’s Got a Hold on My Heart
- Summer of Love
- Better Best Forgotten
- Deeper Shade of Blue
Encore
- Here and Now
- Scared Of The Dark
- Tragedy