Neverland Manchester
by TA on 10/10/2024Rating: 5 out of 5Saw this band at Bridgewater hall Manchester. I was a lucky VIP. Absolutely brilliant performance. Hurry back please.
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Celebrity Theatre
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The Show - Agua Caliente Casino
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Meaf Loaf's band The Neverland Express return to the UK for their biggest ever dates with American Idol winner Caleb Johnson
Meat Loaf’s band The Neverland Express have announced their return to the UK in May 2026, for their biggest dates yet with their show Celebrating Meat Loaf, performing all of the legendary rock icon’s most loved hits.
Following on from a hugely successful UK tour in 2024, the band will bring their Never Stop Rockin’ Tour to Birmingham Symphony Hall on 14 May, Manchester Bridgewater Hall on 15 May, and the iconic London Palladium on 16 May.
This live show is the only authentic reimagining of the legendary Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman, performed by world-class alumni of The Neverland Express who brought his musical visions to life both in the studio and live on stages across the world.
Led by Meat Loaf’s longtime record producer/music director/guitarist Paul Crook alongside fellow alumni John Miceli (drums), Randy Flowers (guitar), Lyssa Lynne (female lead/backing vocals), Danny Miranda (bass) and including Andy Ascolese (piano) and Kiley Baxter (featured vocals), the band perform a thoughtfully curated set list of Meat Loaf’s best loved classics such as 'Bat Out of Hell', 'Paradise by the Dashboard Light' and 'I Would Do Anything For Love'.
The band are fronted by American Idol winner Caleb Johnson, who has established his legitimacy as the premier lead vocalist for this timeless music through his powerful interpretations and electrifying stage presence.
2025 marks 50 years since Meat Loaf’s rise to prominence on the screen, starring as Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Saw this band at Bridgewater hall Manchester. I was a lucky VIP. Absolutely brilliant performance. Hurry back please.
the show was fantastic, all member were very talented and want love to see it again. As my first visit i was a little underwhelmed with the venue. but i would deff rebook and visit again
We booked our tickets almost a year in advance, as soon as we saw this event was due to appear locally for us. Although we did enjoy the evening, it was a bit of a surprise when, in the second half of the performance, there were about 4 songs from the Rocky Horror Picture show performed. We knew Meatloaf had appeared and even sang one song in the Rocky Horror picture show, Hot Patootie, but the other songs such as The Time Warp, Sweet Transvestite and another one I can't currently think of, were not actually Meatloaf songs. As the title of this event was 'Celebrating Meatloaf', this was not what we expected in the second half of the show, and I don't recall the ticket information mentioning anything about songs from the Rocky Horror Picture show being included either. So if you're planning on going to see this act, be prepared to hear some Rocky Horror Picture Show songs. I think Ticketmaster should also update the description on the tickets to include this information.
Celebrating Meatloaf with the Neverland Express! Wow! We didn't expect them to be so amazing! What a fantastic band, such a great vibe and loads of fun, they played all the old classics and it was even emotional when they played a tribute to Meatloaf of an instrumental version of Heaven can wait. We can't recommend them enough, fabulous from start to finish, definitely see them again! Also heads up to the venue team allowing everyone to get up and dance in the isles with no problem 😁
Venue was lovely with friendly staff. Great show - everyone up and dancing having a good time
Absolutely amazing If you shut your eyes is was as if meatloaf himself was on stage
Fantastic show, brilliant singers, great night. Glad I went to see it
I can't rate this band high enough. This was the second time seeing them & they continue to blow me away. Two songs in, Randy's Rock & Roll Dreams Come Through is AMAZING!! Please come back to Glasgow/Edinburgh next year 💙🎶💙
Had never heard of them before I booked tickets only booked because liked meatloaf was very surprised how good it was would definitely go see them again
The energy from this group and Caleb was brilliant, they are fantastic 🤩 Heaven can wait was touching. Hope they come back next year.