'I tell you what we want... we really want a f***ing refund!' Spice Girls fans are left furious after Cardiff reunion concert is beset by sound problems for second show running

  • Fans took to Twitter to express their frustration over the reoccurring sound issues during the Spice Girls' concert at Cardiff's Principality Stadium in Wales on Monday evening
  • While some praised members Emma Bunton, 43, Geri Horner, 46, Mel Brown, 43, and Mel C, 45, for their 'incredible' and 'magical' set, others complained about the gig's 'wet' conditions and 'terrible' audio problems 
  • The iconic group kicked off their reunion tour for their first performance in seven years at Dublin's Croke Park on Friday, which was met with mixed reviews
  • Following their first performance, Scary Spice Mel was the only member to address the backlash on social media, where she pledged to improve the sound quality for the next shows
  • Posh Spice Victoria Beckham declined to take part in the string of performances, with the band continuing as a foursome
  • The nationwide 13-date tour, which will see the band perform in Manchester, Coventry, Sunderland, Edinburgh, Bristol and London with supporting act Jess Glynne, will conclude on June 15

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Spice Girls fans were left fuming as they demanded a refund following yet another 'disappointing' performance at Cardiff's Principality Stadium in Wales on Monday evening. 

While some praised members Emma Bunton, 43, Geri Horner, 46, Mel Brown, 43, and Mel C, 45, for their 'incredible' and 'magical' set, others complained about the gig's 'wet' conditions and 'terrible' audio issues again, which caused angered viewers to leave the show prematurely.

This comes after many concert-goers were left furious following sound problems after the popular girlband kicked off their hotly-anticipated reunion tour with a bang in Dublin's Croke Park on Friday. 

Not happy: Spice Girls fans were left fuming as they demanded a refund following yet another 'disappointing' performance at Cardiff's Principality Stadium in Wales on Monday evening
In her element: Despite the backlash, Geri Horner was seen having a fabulous time on stage
Wow: Mel C's sensational sculpted physique was on fine form

Not happy: Spice Girls fans were left fuming as they demanded a refund following yet another 'disappointing' performance at Cardiff's Principality Stadium in Wales on Monday evening

Unfortunate: The Spice Girls continued to leave their fans divided over their string of performances as they took to the stage at Cardiff's Principality Stadium in Wales on Monday evening

Unfortunate: The Spice Girls continued to leave their fans divided over their string of performances as they took to the stage at Cardiff's Principality Stadium in Wales on Monday evening

Storming the stadium in their iconic eye-catching ensembles, which saw the group change a whopping six times, the Spice Girls showcased their vocal prowess as they captivated the crowd with their chart-topping hit singles, including 2 Become 1, Wannabe and Say You'll Be There. 

And while the group attempted to maintain their high-octane performance, fans took to Twitter to express their frustration over the reoccurring sound issues - which originally kicked off during their debut show in Ireland last week.

One angered attendee penned: 'Absolutely shocking!! Sound awful should get a refund! Should of listened to their reviews from Ireland', while another simply wrote: 'Very disappointed with the Spice Girls concert'. 

A third commented: 'Left the Cardiff gig early. Really disappointed as couldn’t hear a word. Was really looking forward to it but left feeling it was a a bit lame #spicegirls.'  

Uh oh: While some praised members Emma Bunton, 43, Geri Horner, 46, Mel Brown, 43, and Mel C, 45, for their 'incredible' and 'magical' set, others complained about the gig's 'wet' conditions and 'terrible' audio issues again, which caused angered viewers to leave the show prematurely

Uh oh: While some praised members Emma Bunton, 43, Geri Horner, 46, Mel Brown, 43, and Mel C, 45, for their 'incredible' and 'magical' set, others complained about the gig's 'wet' conditions and 'terrible' audio issues again, which caused angered viewers to leave the show prematurely

Eyes on her! Geri looked extravagant in her ensemble as she took to the stage to perform and wave at adoring fans
Eyes on her! Geri looked extravagant in her ensemble as she took to the stage to perform and wave at adoring fans

Eyes on her! Geri looked extravagant in her ensemble as she took to the stage to perform and wave at adoring fans

They're back! The Spice Girls reunion tour has been hotly anticipated for months

They're back! The Spice Girls reunion tour has been hotly anticipated for months 

If you wanna be my lover! Geri and Mel looked like they were having the time of their lives as the sang their hearts out on stage
Close: Mel was every inch the helpful pal as she held onto Geri's train as she strutted along

If you wanna be my lover! Geri and Mel looked like they were having the time of their lives as the sang their hearts out on stage

In the zone: Mel B injected some of her signature fierceness as she performed for thousands alongside her band mate

In the zone: Mel B injected some of her signature fierceness as she performed for thousands alongside her band mate 

Think pink: Emma slipped into a sensational bedazzled hot pink ensemble as she was surrounded by matching back-up dancers

Think pink: Emma slipped into a sensational bedazzled hot pink ensemble as she was surrounded by matching back-up dancers 

'Dancing in the rain': Geri gushed about having the 'best fans in the world' as she took to Instagram after the show

'Dancing in the rain': Geri gushed about having the 'best fans in the world' as she took to Instagram after the show 

Happy: Geri also enthused about 'having a night to remember' as she thanked her fans for attending the concert

Happy: Geri also enthused about 'having a night to remember' as she thanked her fans for attending the concert

Picking up on the backlash, a cheeky social media user tweeted: 'Surely the whole idea of a soundcheck is to check the sound?? #SpiceWorldCardiff #spicegirls #spicegirlsound #gladimnotthere #Spiceworld2019.' 

'The spice girls at their 2019 UK tour: so tell me what you want, what you really want... The fans: I wanna, I wanna, I wanna really really really wanna f****** refund.

'Are you joking??? I’ve had better sound out of an old flip flop! Terrible - girls were brilliant totally let down but sound!!!!', another expressed.

A dedicated fan pleaded with the group about the show's technical difficulties, as they revealed they're set to travel from Africa just to see the group hit the stage next month: '@spicegirls @MelanieCmusic @OfficialMelB @EmmaBunton @GeriHalliwell I hope these sound issues are sorted for wembley. Coming all the way from South Africa to see you guys!!.' 

Less than impressed: While the group attempted to maintain their high-octane performance, fans took to Twitter to express their frustration over the reoccurring sound issues - which originally kicked off during their debut show in Ireland last week

Less than impressed: While the group attempted to maintain their high-octane performance, fans took to Twitter to express their frustration over the reoccurring sound issues - which originally kicked off during their debut show in Ireland last week

Others took to the microblogging site to bemoan the venue's 'soaking wet and cold' conditions, with a furious fan penning: 'Why didn't you close the sodding roof!?!?!?'

'Having to leave the @spicegirls concert early at the @principalitysta because we were absolutely soaked, freezing cold and couldn't hear a word they were saying. What a waste of £77', another admitted.

A third wrote: 'Hello @spicegirls @principalitysta do you know you have a retractable roof yes? Please use it next time it’s pouring down. Kind regards, soaking wet, frizzy haired, freezing fan xoxo. PS. Girl power.'

'Why didn't you close the sodding roof!?!?!?': Others took to the microblogging site to bemoan the venue's 'soaking wet and cold' conditions

'Why didn't you close the sodding roof!?!?!?': Others took to the microblogging site to bemoan the venue's 'soaking wet and cold' conditions

A series of pleased fans flooded Twitter to share their delight over watching the 'magical' show: 'Not gonna lie, I am totes emosh! I'm 10 years old, but instead of actual lighters & glowsticks it's smartphones & flashing wristbands & I understand life so much more. Shed a bit of a tear, for lots of reasons. @spicegirls je t'aime. Diolch yn fawr #SpiceWorldTour2019 #Caerdydd.'

'Did this just really happen? Was I really just this close to my heroes? Best day of my entire life. Thank you a million times spicegirls - absolutely mind blowing show/stage/production/everything', another enthused.

A third gushed: 'I absolutely loved the @spicegirls #concert #cardiff @principalitysta The girls all looked fabulous considering I first started listening to them in #1996 I’ve been happily married for 20 years to my husband but I can’t help but have a #GirlCrush on @MelanieCmusic #SportySpice.'

The show must go on! Geri and her pals didn't appear to notice all the troubles as they rocked out on stage

The show must go on! Geri and her pals didn't appear to notice all the troubles as they rocked out on stage 

Zig-a-Zig-ah!   Geri upped the theatrics as she relived her glory days be belting out her vocals for die-hard fans
Zig-a-Zig-ah! Geri upped the theatrics as she relived her glory days be belting out her vocals for die-hard fans
Zig-a-Zig-ah!   Geri upped the theatrics as she relived her glory days be belting out her vocals for die-hard fans

Zig-a-Zig-ah! Geri upped the theatrics as she relived her glory days be belting out her vocals for die-hard fans

Party time: Emma couldn't wipe the smile from her face as she showed off her dance moves

Party time: Emma couldn't wipe the smile from her face as she showed off her dance moves 

Abs-tastic: Melanie couldn't resist flaunting the results of her hard work at the gym in a series of tight outfits
Abs-tastic: Melanie couldn't resist flaunting the results of her hard work at the gym in a series of tight outfits

Abs-tastic: Melanie couldn't resist flaunting the results of her hard work at the gym in a series of tight outfits

Sparkling: One of Geri's outfit consisted of a sparkling silver sequin top and deep purple shorts

Sparkling: One of Geri's outfit consisted of a sparkling silver sequin top and deep purple shorts 

Fashionistas: Emma and Geri both slipped into a eye-catching dresses for their time on stage
Fashionistas: Emma and Geri both slipped into a eye-catching dresses for their time on stage

Fashionistas: Emma and Geri both slipped into a eye-catching dresses for their time on stage

'Was I really just this close to my heroes? Best day of my entire life': A series of pleased fans flooded Twitter to share their delight over watching the 'magical' show

'Was I really just this close to my heroes? Best day of my entire life': A series of pleased fans flooded Twitter to share their delight over watching the 'magical' show

Triumph: The group took to Instagram to express their pride over commanding the crowd for a second night
Triumph: The group took to Instagram to express their pride over commanding the crowd for a second night

Triumph: The group took to Instagram to express their pride over commanding the crowd for a second night

Wow-factor! Storming the stadium in their iconic eye-catching ensembles, which saw the group change a whopping six times, the Spice Girls showcased their vocal prowess as they captivated the crowd with their chart-topping hit singles, including 2 Become 1, Wannabe and Say You'll Be There

Wow-factor! Storming the stadium in their iconic eye-catching ensembles, which saw the group change a whopping six times, the Spice Girls showcased their vocal prowess as they captivated the crowd with their chart-topping hit singles, including 2 Become 1, Wannabe and Say You'll Be There

Back together again: Their debut show in Dublin's Croke Park served as the first time the band had taken to the stage as a group in seven years (pictured on Friday). Posh Spice Victoria Beckham declined to take part in the string of performances, with the band continuing as a foursome

Back together again: Their debut show in Dublin's Croke Park served as the first time the band had taken to the stage as a group in seven years (pictured on Friday). Posh Spice Victoria Beckham declined to take part in the string of performances, with the band continuing as a foursome

Following their first performance on Friday, which garnered both positive and negative reviews, Scary Spice Mel was the only member of the to address the backlash.

The mother-of-three uploaded a video to Instagram in which she admitted there were sound and vocal problems at the group's debut Dublin gig - and pledged to improve the sound quality for the next show. 

After a fresh-faced Mel shared the candid video at 6am the day after the first gig on the reunion tour, her fellow bandmembers took to the photo-sharing site to gush over their performance and thank their 'supportive' fans.  

'Proud': Geri's husband Christian Horner couldn't contain his delight as he wished the star the best of luck ahead of the show with a sweet snap

'Proud': Geri's husband Christian Horner couldn't contain his delight as he wished the star the best of luck ahead of the show with a sweet snap

'Well done': Christian later took to his Instagram Stories to share a sweet snap of Geri unwinding with a cup of tea

'Well done': Christian later took to his Instagram Stories to share a sweet snap of Geri unwinding with a cup of tea

'What fun we had!' Mel C shared a fun snap with Scary Spice as they prepared for their next performance

'What fun we had!' Mel C shared a fun snap with Scary Spice as they prepared for their next performance 

'Let's do this!' Mel also shared a snap with Geri on stage as she expressed her joy at getting back on stage

'Let's do this!' Mel also shared a snap with Geri on stage as she expressed her joy at getting back on stage 

Stunning: Following the concert, Emma looked very glamorous as she shared a busty Instagram Story

Stunning: Following the concert, Emma looked very glamorous as she shared a busty Instagram Story 

Spice Girls: Set list 

Spice Up Your Life / If You Can’t Dance

Who Do You Think You Are?

Do It

Something Kind Of Funny

Military Cadence / Sound Off

Holler

Queer Tango

Viva Forever

Let Love Lead The Way

Goodbye

Car Wash

Never Give Up On The Good Times

We Are Family

Love Thing

Lady Is a Vamp

The Last Waltz

Too Much

Say You’ll Be There

2 Become 1

Stop

Mama

Wannabe

Speaking into the camera whilst lying in bed, she appeared irked as she said: 'Hey guys thank you for attending our show tonight in Dublin. We will see you in Cardiff and hopefully the vocals and the sound will be much, much better.'

Fans anticipation was rife ahead of the concert, as it was the first time the band had taken to the stage as a group in seven years. Posh Spice Victoria Beckham declined to take part in the string of performances, with the band continuing as a foursome.

Earlier this month, Ginger Spice blasted rumours of a rift between her fellow Spice Girl bandmates as they prepared for their impending tour. 

Hot on the heels of bombshell lesbian claims by Mel B, as well as Scary Spice's recent health woes, Geri was quick to dismiss the supposed drama, telling critics: 'You think, "Oh f*** off!"'

Speaking to The Sun, she revealed that they were all 'having a blast during rehearsals' and their relationship was 'really good and positive.'

She elaborated: 'Our relationship is really good. We’ve all been really positive, so it’s nice. It’s natural. I’m really happy, everyone’s happy.'

When asked if they would be celebrating during rehearsals, Geri explained: 'That’s exactly what we’ll be doing, with all of our imperfections, all our faults, but celebrate the good bits too. No one is perfect but it’s all fine. We’re having a blast. It’s an absolute laugh.

Meanwhile, Mel B is said to have bounced back to health after being rushed to hospital following her complaint that she was 'totally blind'.

Giving an update on the singer's health woes, a source has told PEOPLE: 'She’s doing fine now, she’s not blind. This has happened before. She has herpes in her eye, so this can happen.'

It was also added by the source that despite the singer, 43, complaining to doctors that she couldn't see, her 'eye is OK' and 'they've given her some drops and she’s good now. It was nothing major.' 

On the mend: Meanwhile, Mel B is said to have bounced back to health after being rushed to hospital following her complaint that she was 'totally blind'

 On the mend: Meanwhile, Mel B is said to have bounced back to health after being rushed to hospital following her complaint that she was 'totally blind'

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