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Take That tribute band Back For Good at Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall

Tribute band Back For Good will be paying homage to Take That when they headline a festive gig tonight at Wolverhampton's Wulfrun Hall.

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Civic Hall spokesman Jonn Penney said the band would be recreating the magic of Take That.

He said: "If you like Take That you will love Back For Good. With sensational dance routines, spectacular costumes and uncanny live performances, fans will be singing and dancing within minutes.

"They'll be left with little doubt that they are watching The Greatest Boy Band Of All Time."

Fans can look forward to a night to remember featuring Take That's extensive back catalogue, including hits old and new such as The Flood, SOS, Hold Up A Light, Rule The World, Greatest Day, Relight My Fire, Never Forget, and Shine to the heartwarming Patience, Said It All and A Million Love Songs.

Back For Good played a smash hit 2010 national tour, performing with 'Robbie', aka Tony Lewis. He was voted as the best tribute to Robbie Williams in the BBC's The One & Only show.

A band spokesman said an authentic experience was in store.

The spokesman described Back For Good as being the ultimate celebration of the music of Take That in the UK today, with a fan base transcending age groups and nationalities alike.

The band were directed and choreographed by Gary Lloyd, who had enjoyed success with the West End hit Thriller.

The spokesman added: "This is a spectacular show with amazing dance routines, numerous costume changes and exciting special effects."

The band features Daniel Paul Maines as Gary Barlow. Maines was born in Stockport, Manchester, and began his musical career at the age of seven when his father taught him the basics of music and how to play the trombone.

By the time he had reached the age of 17, Daniel was voted Player of The Year in the The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.

At the age of 21 Daniel decided that he wanted to become a professional singer and after a few showcases in front of various agents he found himself on the cabaret circuit.

Bradford-born Steven Craven plays Howard Donald, Bradford-born Matthew Hall is Mark Owen, Rotherham entertainer Joe Currey is Jason Orange while Tony Lewis is Robbie Williams.

Tony began his career in November 2001 on the Leigh Athletic FC's annual Blackpool trip on Joey Blower's Pubstars karaoke.

After being spotted, Leigh-born Tony was quickly asked to take to the stage and perform professionally as 'Robbie' in March 2002.

The shows suddenly came in thick and fast and Tony was soon performing his first summer season on Blackpool's Central Pier, which then led to shows all over Europe.

By Andy Richardson

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