James performed a sell-out show at Co-op Live in Manchester as part of their 'Love Is The Answer' tour, featuring an energetic performance and political commentary. The concert lasted two hours, with the band changing their set list nightly and including songs like 'Sit Down', 'Say Something', 'Come Home', 'Born of Frustration', 'Getting Away With It (All Messed Up)', and 'Laid'. Tim Booth crowd-surfed during the show, and trumpeter Andy Diagram wore a 'No more war' t-shirt.
S. racism and war-mongering during the performance. James, formed in Manchester in 1982, has sold over 25 million records worldwide, according to major media.
Addressing the United States and its inherent racism and war mongering.
Their latest single is 'Nantucket', and they achieved their first UK No. 1 album with 'Yummy' in 2024, according to major media. The band is currently a nine-piece lineup, according to major media.
Tim Booth sang part of the set from the arena's accessible platform, according to major media. According to The Guardian - Culture, Tim Booth described the audience reaching an age where they don't want him to dive in. Drummer Debbie Knox-Hewson had her three-month-old baby backstage, according to major media, and the audience included younger fans alongside long-time followers, according to major media.
I think our audience has got to an age where they don’t want me to dive in.
According to Daily Mirror - Main, Tim Booth described the show's conclusion. The exact setlist for the concert and how many people attended the show remain unknown, as does the audience reaction to Tim Booth's political comments.
That’s it, that’s the end of our show.