Bruno Mars brings hits, romance and a Paddington Bear to Wembley
Bruno Mars performed the first of six sold-out shows at Wembley Stadium, energizing a crowd of 75,000 fans. The performance featured a diverse setlist spanning R&B, funk, and pop, marking his return to the UK stage after eight years.
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Share Save Add as preferred on Google Lola Schroer Daniel Ramos Bruno Mars performs at Wembley stadium at the first night of six nights Bruno Mars appeared determined to lift the nation's mood during the first of his six nights at Wembley Stadium.
His last UK performance came in July 2018, shortly after England had been knocked out of the men's World Cup semi-finals. Eight years later, history had repeated itself.
But wearing an England football scarf, Union Jack bucket hat and clutching a Paddington Bear, the showman energised a 75,000-strong, multi-generational crowd.
After nearly a decade away from UK audiences, Mars proved why fans had snapped up tickets in record numbers .
The show began with a pre-recorded video of Mars praying in a church for a good performance, before he emerged beneath visuals of a stained-glass window in a red suit bejewelled with roses.
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