Bruno Mars has an unexpected opening before Wembley party starts
Bruno Mars kicked off a six-night residency at Wembley Stadium with a high-energy performance that blended various musical genres. The show was well-received by fans, marking his return to the UK stage after an eight-year absence.
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Image source, Daniel Ramos Image caption, 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 , external .
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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