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W ell, there's no doubt that the machine works. The X Factor tour, robbed even of the dubious shocks and spontaneities of the televised competition, is as sleek and slick as an otter's pocket. And someone's doing something right to bring this much sugar-joy to so many people, even if the collective age of the – goodness, what, 100,000 wildly happy people – probably came to about the same as that of a night in Ronnie Scott's.

Goodness, they were young. It's an odd sight to watch a seven-year-old boy waving a big foam finger, in time to "She Bangs" or "Sex Up My Fire" or some such, towards a flaming stage full of illegally skimpy dancers while simultaneously rubbing his eyes with 10pm tiredness.

Is it a "nice" machine, though? Oh, I don't think so. First, it's in an O2 Dome, enough said. Second, there's no host: just giant side-screens flashing on between acts to boom out the X Factor music with ripe bombast, show clips from the worst auditions so we can laugh all over again, and ask for answers to trivia questions (at £1.50 per text plus usual mobile charges, naturally). The whole thing reeked of micro-management, of course: and they must be aware that, for all the labelling of pretty much all the standards as "soul" or "rhythm and blues" there was as much genuine soul or blues in this cattle-herd of a night – and I mean herding of the acts as well as the audience – as in the average piece of office equipment. Get up, I feel like a fax machine.

But I can't be too sneery because I am acutely aware I am so far from the target demographic. What then of the music? There was a lot of Cher Lloyd, now red of hair, stomping in trainers and tutu. She and Paije Richardson were popular openers, and have morphed (as have most) into true pros. Soon, it was time for Katie Waissel, and she impressed: coy, gentle, talented. As, hugely, did Rebecca Ferguson: my goodness that girl can sing, and actually did bring a little soul, along with some lovely black dresses, to proceedings. She will last, surely, longer than any of the others.

Despite their appearance sending the audience into meltdown, boyband One Direction were confusing, because, um, how do I put this, they can't all sing very well. These guys are being touted as the next big thing, redolent with talent and charm. On this appearence, they make mid-period Boyzone look like the Rat Pack. And nice home lass Mary Byrne, despite a reception of the type that wouldn't have disgraced Nuremberg, is, it has to be said, no Susan Boyle. Oh, the sentences you find yourself writing.

Part of the problem, oddly, is that I missed the catfighting, the tabloid exposés, the sulks and tantrums for which at least two of these acts are famous. It's weird, this phenomenon: after decades in which TV stole the stars of music hall and theatre, leaving those venues struggling, now the well-watched travails of the contestants are filling these O2 cathedrals of popcorn greed, vast crowds traipsing through the rain to a real venue to see them because they've been on the telly. Well, bits of them. The telly competition was devised to make money by showing weaknesses, tears, personalities. The tour is designed to make money by precisely obliterating these and all other traits. Call me cynical, but I've got nothing on Cowell's mob.

What must backstage here be like, I had earlier thought, given the infightings and jealousies of the competition, as they await their next solo turn – and I suddenly realised probably very dull: they'll be being forced into knitting or spelling bees or something, made to behave, for money, which is OK as it goes, but one aspect was unforgiveable. Not even final act Matt Cardle – the third genuinely impressive singer after Katie and Rebecca – actually had the X-factor enough to break with orders and introduce even the dancers, let alone the four-strong band who had all night produced both good and bad songs with phenomenal skill. The lowliest rackety pub band knows to do this, to an audience of five damp drunks.

But an unmemorable night? Oh no. The memory of sitting, still damp from the Dublin smirr and aching from emergency dental work, behind many pairs of giant pink flashing rabbit ears, and a zillion tweenies filming from their videophones with the squint-eyed concentration of Antonioni, while watching Wagner murder the I had thought unmurderable "Love Shack", will live a long day.

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X Factor Live Tour

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The X Factor Live Tour is a tour which occurs after the conclusion of each series of the X Factor where the finalists and other contestants toured the UK and Ireland .

One Direction and eight other contestants from series 7 participated in from February 19 – April 9, 2011.

Background [ ]

The acts taking part of this tour were One Direction , Matt Cardle, Aiden Grimshaw, Paije Richardson, Cher Lloyd, Katie Waissel, Rebecca Ferguson , Mary Byrne, and Wagner.

Tour Dates [ ]

• 1 List of One Direction songs
• 2 One Direction
• 3 Johannah Deakin

Award-winning actor and solo artist Lucie Jones first came to prominence when she reached the finals of ITV’s The X Factor in 2009. Following the TV show, Lucie embarked on the 56-date sell out national arena tour with her fellow contestants. Lucie is a lead vocalist on the number-one single ‘You Are Not Alone’, recorded by the 2009 The X Factor finalists. Since then, Lucie has performed all over the world as a solo artist and in many musical theatre productions to great success.

In 2023, Lucie originated the role of Jenna Rink in 13 Going on 30 the Musical, at the Battersea Arts Centre, for director Andy Fickman. Lucie recently reprising her performance in the role of Fantine in Les Miserables at Sondheim Theatre, London, following a successful run in the role in the staged concert of Les Miserables, 2021. Some of Lucie’s other theatre roles include Katie  in Superyou (Lyric Theatre, London),  Elphaba in Wicked (Apollo Victoria Theatre London- What's on stage award winner for best take over, Westend Wilma award winner for Best Takeover), Jenna in Waitress (London Adelphi Theatre & No1 UK tour- Westend Wilma award winner for Best Actress), Heidi in Title Of Show (Coliseum, London), Maureen in RENT (The Other Palace and UK Tour), Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (Leicester Curve, UK Tour, and South Korea Opera House: Winner of the Daegu International Music Festival’s Best Actress in a Musical Award), Cosette in Les Misérables, (Queen’s Theatre London and 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2 Arena), Victoria in American Psycho (Almeida), Molly in Ghost (International Tour), Emily in A Christmas Carol (Lyceum) Ghost of Christmas Past in Christmas Carol (Dominion) and Lou in Girlfriends (Bishopsgate Institute – all for LMTO), Meatloaf in We Will Rock You (World Arena Tour) and Holly in The Wedding Singer (UK Tour). Lucie has also acted on screen, and her catalogue of TV work includes roles in Midsomer Murders and The Sarah Jane Adventures. 

In 2017, Lucie was approached by a panel of record label executives and BBC producers to take part in the UK live televised final of Eurovision: You Decide, for a chance to represent the United Kingdom at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine. Lucie was delighted to win the public vote and subsequently released her first solo single and music video for her song ‘Never give up on you’. Lucie performed at the live final to a worldwide audience of over 300 million viewers. The final result was the best the UK had received in eight years. 

In 2020, Lucie performed a live solo concert to a sell-out audience at London’s Adelphi Theatre. Accompanied by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra, the concert was recorded for a live album- “Lucie Jones- Live at The Adelphi”. The album has been a great success and is available to stream everywhere now.

In 2021, Lucie performed a sell out concert at Her Majesty's Theatre London and another at St Davids Hall Cardiff with her live band- Lucie Jones at Christmas.

In 2022, Lucie performed an extremely successful run as Elphaba in the West End production of Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. During her run, Lucie won multiple awards for her performance including the prestigious public voted Whats On Stage award for best take over in a role. 

In 2023, Lucie performed a sell out UK tour with The Full Tone Orchestra. Lucie also performed a headline outdoor festival with The  Welsh Film Orchestra, duetted with Ronan Keating at the London Palladium for Magic at Christmas and duetted on ITV's Britains got Talent- The Final with Susan Boyle amongst many other press and television engagements. Lucie is thrilled to be going in to 2024 having opened the Lucie Jones Academy, a workshop based educational programme to help support the next generation of theatre professionals.

Who is the support act for the x factor tour 2010?

5 June 2009 Sunderland Stadium of Light w/ James Morrison / Gary Go

6 June 2009 Sunderland Stadium of Light w/ The Saturdays / Gary Go

8 June 2009 Coventry Ricoh Arena w/ The Saturdays / Gary Go

9 June 2009 Coventry Ricoh Arena w/ James Morrison / Gary Go

10 June 2009 Coventry Ricoh Arena w/ The Script / Gary Go 13 June 2009 Dublin Croke Park w/ The Script/ Gary Go

16 June 2009 Cardiff Millennium Stadium w/ James Morrison / Gary Go

17 June 2009 Cardiff Millennium Stadium w/ James Morrison / Gary Go 19 June 2009 Glasgow Hampden Park w/ The Saturdays / Gary Go

20 June 2009 Glasgow Hampden Park w/ James Morrison / Gary Go

21 June 2009 Glasgow Hampden Park w/ The Script/ Gary Go

23 June 2009 Manchester Old Trafford Cricket Ground w/ The Script/ Gary Go

24 June 2009 Manchester Old Trafford Cricket Ground w/ The Script/ Gary Go

26 June 2009 Manchester Old Trafford Cricket Ground w/ James Morrison/ Gary Go

27 June 2009 Manchester Old Trafford Cricket Ground w/ Lady Gaga / Gary Go

28 June 2009 Manchester Old Trafford Cricket Ground w/ Lady Gaga / Gary Go 1 July 2009 London Wembley Stadium w/ James Morrison / Gary Go

3 July 2009 London Wembley Stadium w/ The Script/ Gary Go

4 July 2009 London Wembley Stadium w/ Lady Gaga / Gary Go

5 July 2009 London Wembley Stadium w/ Lady Gaga / Gary Go

== == == == the girls aloud support acts are Emma Deigman, Girls Can't Catch and Julian P but the saturday's isn't their support act anymore x

I went to the Adelaide concert on Wednesday and Faker supported her. they were shithouse!! Im also going to her Melb concert next month so hoping its a different band as the support

Ciara is supporting Britney on the Circus tour in the UK.

paul carrick , forerly of "squeeze" & "Mike & The Mechanics" a decent set with some good tunes, they actually showed more enthusiasm and energy than the main act!!

A band called Madcon (: You can find more out about them by googling them (:

There isn't a support act.

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What are the release dates for The Quartering Act - 2010?

The Quartering Act - 2010 was released on: USA: 27 June 2010 (VisionFest) USA: November 2010 (Denver International Film Festival)

What are the release dates for ACT to End Family Violence - 2010?

ACT to End Family Violence - 2010 was released on: USA: 9 October 2010 (San Rafael, California)

What did the Agricultural Act of 1949 do?

It established the ongoing dairy price support program

What are the release dates for Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta - 2010 Sisters Act Out 4-5?

Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta - 2010 Sisters Act Out 4-5 was released on: USA: 7 September 2012

Why were Native Americans granted sovereignty?

To assimilate Native Americans to white culture. Dawes Act was also a factor.

Is there a support act for the Gorillaz 2010 tour?

No, there isn't.

Who is the support act at x factor 2010?

There are no support acts.

Who is the support act for the 'Take That Tour' 2010?

its was lady gaga and someone else!! :)

30 Seconds to Mars support act 2010 tour?

30 Seconds To Mars plan on going on tour in 2010 with support act Enter Shikari. I heard in an interview with Jared Leto that they are considering adding another band to the venue to open the whole show up.

Who is the supporting act for JLS's 2012 tour?

No support act has yet been confirmed, but the support act is expected to be The Risk, from the X Factor 2011. Marvin said; 'We all have to Risk's numbers, and text each other alot, so it would make sense for them to come on tour with us'.

Who is the support act for ne yo on his 2010 tour?

what 2010 tour? Jay Sean has been confirmed for all British dates and venues, (see his website) and there are more rumored acts such as Jason Derulo. :)

Who is Lady Gaga's support act in Dublin in October 2010?

The Danish band Alphabeat is supoorting Lady Gaga on her UK tour.

Who was supposed to support Michael Jackson on his this is it tour?

There was no confirmed support act.

Is coldplay the support act for girls aloud tour 2009?

Who is ushers support act for his omg tour.

It is Tinchy Stryder.

Who is the support act for the Saturdays 2011 tour?

Support act for beyonce uk tour 2009.

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The X Factor 2007 Live Tour

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The X Factor 2007 Live Tour was the 3rd annual tour for the The X Factor UK , which kicked off in February 2007. The tour featured the Top 8 acts from the live shows.

The acts [ ]

• Leona Lewis
• The MacDonald Brothers
• Robert Allen
• Nikitta Angus
• Ashley McKenzie

Tour Dates [ ]

• 3 Ranking of The X Factor UK Runners-Up