The Killers are preparing for a triumphant return to Manchester this weekend - with a huge stadium gig at the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground. The Las Vegas rock lords stop off in Manchester amid their acclaimed UK and world tour.
Frontman Brandon Flowers, ever the imperious showman, is said to be in brilliant form, if the rave reviews from the band's shows in Sheffield and London are to be believed. Brandon has often referred to the UK as the band's "spiritual home" and if any city could lay claim to their main inspiration it's Manchester.
Their very name, The Killers, famously came from the fictional band in the video of New Order's Crystal, of course. So what can we expect from their big Old Trafford gig this weekend?
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Looking at setlists from previous gigs fans will be delighted to hear that many of the band's biggest anthems will make it into the show - with Mr Britghtside and All These Things That I've Done looking like the likely finale tracks. But Hot Fuss aside, there is set to be plenty of showing from the band's other acclaimed albums including Sam's Town and Day & Age as well as their most recent studio outing Pressure Machine.
Who is the support?
Fans will want to get there early for this gig, because support comes from Stockport's very own rock idols Blossoms at the Saturday night show. Fresh from the release of their latest chart-topping album, Ribbon Around the Bomb, the rockers will be in buoyant form.
We can expect to hear some of the band's brilliant songs from the back catalogue like Charlemagne and Your Girlfriend, as well as a selection from their new album which was released in April to rave reviews.
Stage times
Doors will open at 5.30pm.
Stage times are always approximate, and subject to change.
5.30pm - doors open
7pm - Blossoms
8.45pm - The Killers
Setlist
The Killers are currently touring the UK, and this setlist is taken from their June 4 gig at the Emirates Stadium in London. But naturally setlists are always subject to change at each gig.
My Own Soul's Warning
Enterlude
When You Were Young
The Way It Was
Smile Like You Mean It
Shot at the Night
Spaceman
Somebody Told Me
Miss Atomic Bomb
Cody
For Reasons Unknown
A Dustland Fairytale
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
My God
Runaways
Read My Mind
Dying Breed
Caution
All These Things that I've Done
ENCORE
The Man
Human
Mr Brightside
How to get there?
Fans are advised to travel to the show via public transport as there is no car parking available at Old Trafford Cricket Ground. Stretford, Old Trafford, A56 Chester Road and Altrincham Metrolink Line are all set to be busier as a result of the concert and other events happening around Manchester on Saturday - including Parklife at Heaton Park and Ed Sheeran at the Etihad Stadium.
TfGM has said that trams will be busiest from 4pm until 8pm and again at the end of the concert. Old Trafford tram stop is directly next to the venue, but gig-goers are being advised to also seek out stops within a short walking distance - such as Trafford Bar, Firswood or Wharfside. Fans can park for free at Parkway or Sale Water Park and use Park and Ride services to board the tram to Trafford Bar/Wharfside.
Fans can also park at Old Trafford Football ground, but parking is not free. The 255, 256, 263 and x50 bus services will also run within walking distance of Old Trafford.
Will there be road closures?
The roads around the stadium (Brian Statham Way, Great Stone Road, Warwick Road and part of Talbot Road at the front of the ground) will have closures in place during the concert. Brian Statham Way will be closed between 10.30am and approximately 11.30pm, Talbot Road and Great Stone Road will be closed at the end of the event (between 10.30pm and approx.11.30pm) to ensure safe transit of spectators.
There will be a diversion signposted via White City Way to Chester Road to bypass the event zone. The closed roads will be opened again when it is deemed safe.
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