Want the latest breaking news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free newsletter Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up! Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Michael Buble takes to the Croke Park stage tonight in front of thousands of fans in his long-awaited comeback gig. The crooner is being joined by Emeli Sande, who warmed up the crowd for the hit-maker. Michael's Dublin gig is one of the most hyped gigs of the year - but people from around the area were not happy. Around the Croke Park area, coaches from around Ireland lined the streets and parked in cycle lanes. Taking to Twitter, people shared their frustration, RSVP Live reports. "There's thirty more blocking it the whole way along. None have permits to be there. Where is your designated bus parking?" one asked. (Image: Garrett White / Collins Photo Agency) Another said: "With ample parking in yards along East Wall Road how can these buses be directed and allowed to park across footpaths, cycle lanes & double yellow lines forcing pedestrians & cyclists into oncoming traffic?" But that wasn't the only complaint. People were left unimpressed with the quality of sound at opening act of the gig. As Emeli took to the stage, people were furious at the quality of the sound. "On the centre of the pitch at Croke Park, sound mix is sh**e sort it out, can’t hear her lyrics," one said. Another agreed, saying: "Can't barely hear the singer. Fix the sound please." A third echoed: "Any chance you'd sort the sound out? Did ye not do a sound check? It's appalling on the pitch! Expected better."<doc-sep>An emotional and reflective Michael Bublé spoke to Irish press ahead of his comeback gig on Saturday and said that although he's been "to hell and back" over the past few years, that getting the chance to play Croke Park is "heaven". The singer and his wife Luisana Lopilato's four-year-old son Noah was diagnosed with cancer in November 2016 and he put his career on hold while Noah was undergoing treatment. Argentinian actress Lopilato said Noah had recovered well from the illness last year. As he puts in the final preparations for his first Croke Park appearance, Bublé said his family's experience over the past few years has informed his perspective on his work. "I live with a perspective that I just didn’t have before and it allows me to have no fear", he explained. "I’ve been to hell and Croke Park isn’t hell, it’s heaven. For me, it’s pure bliss, it’s pure joy. There’s no fear. "What can go wrong? I’m going to go back to doing what I was made to do and I’m going to come back to a world that needs love and romance and laughter more than it has in a long time. I’m going to be a conduit for that I hope, not that I can fix things, but if I can be a little Batman bandaid, just to be part of the healing process." Speaking forcefully and with a lot of raw emotion, Bublé took the opportunity to thank his fans for their support throughout this difficult time. "Instead of talking about the pain and negativity of it, I would much rather take the opportunity to really say thank you, to thank all of those people who sent their prayers, who sent their well wishes, who hurt for us", he said. "We’re not the only family that’s gone through something like this and we were more than grateful for that love. It kept us many days, it’s hard for me not to get emotional. It kept us alive. It meant more to us than people will ever know. Thank you, thank you, thank you." We need your consent to load this Instagram contentWe use Instagram to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage Preferences The Canadian crooner said it's no accident that he chose to kick off his comeback tour in Ireland as he has a special affinity for the country. "There was no fluke as to why I chose to come here, it was my choice", he said. "There’s a lot of love here. As you can imagine it’s a little bit daunting after not having been on stage for a few years and it meant a lot to me that this would be the place where I would make the comeback." Regarding his Irish fans, he said they have "such tremendous energy, such a good sense of humour, really an audience that’s incredibly grounded. "I see a lot of myself in the people here." The 42-year-old Grammy Award-winner said he doesn't have any nerves ahead of the show, but that preparing to welcome his first daughter with his wife in a few weeks is a different story. Michael Bublé says playing Croke Park is "heaven" "That I’m nervous about! ", he said with a laugh. "I’m so excited, I can’t wait. I just can’t wait to celebrate. We’re so excited." . @michaelbuble says he isn’t feeling any nerves ahead of playing @CrokePark on Saturday night but how’s he feeling about preparing to welcome his first daughter in a few weeks? "That I’m nervous about!" #MichaelBuble pic.twitter.com/Q6XXUhjng8 — Entertainment on RTÉ (@RTE_Ents) July 6, 2018 Bublé explained that he now sees making music and performing differently than he did before. "In the scheme of everything, the health of my children are number one. The relationship I have with my family, my wife, and my faith, all of it is easily number one. "All of this", he said, while gesturing towards the Croke Park pitch. "When I look up at this incredible place and I see all of those seats and what will be an incredible atmosphere, it’s so different than I used to see it. "Now I see it as this beautiful, wonderful bonus, the cherry on top of a life that’s fulfilled and big and great. It allows me not to have this moment overpower me and truly be settled." Michael Bublé plays a seated gig in Croke Park on Saturday, July 7.<doc-sep>MUSIC sensation Michael Buble put on a performance for the ages in Croke Park last night - and even won a fan in Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald. The Just Haven't Met You Yet hitmaker made sure 70,000 concert-goers were not left disappointed after the top class show inside the packed out stadium. 1 Michael Buble put on a memorable performance Credit: Twitter: mcd-productions After the concert, fans took to social media to express their joy after witnessing the stunning performance. Dublin Central TD McDonald admitted she was now a "top fan" of the 42-year-old singer. She tweeted: "Just home from a fantastic night @CrokePark. I'm now officially @michaelbuble top fan. What a gig. What a guy. Don't miss him." Just home from a fantastic night @CrokePark. I'm now officially @michaelbuble top fan. What a gig. What a guy. Don't miss him. pic.twitter.com/H34ww56YwF — Mary Lou McDonald (@MaryLouMcDonald) July 7, 2018 Gardai shared an incredible picture of Dublin city during the gig captured by their Air Support Unit. They tweeted: "Garda Air Support Unit patrolling Dublin city last evening took this photo at the Michael Bublé concert at Croke Park." Garda Air Support Unit patrolling Dublin city last evening took this photo at the Michael Bublé concert at Croke Park. pic.twitter.com/ICnaxLH6Vo — An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) July 8, 2018 Dublin Fire Brigade also shared a pun-tastic tweet before the gig inspired by Buble-isms. They wrote: "YOU CAN NEVER TELL, WHERE OR WHEN a fire will break out in your HOME. IT HAD BETTER not BE TONIGHT. If you feel you are SWAYing stay away from the cooker. Before you CLOSE YOUR EYES, close your doors. And hopefully in the morning we HAVEN'T MET YOU YET #michaelbuble #DrunkCooking" YOU CAN NEVER TELL, WHERE OR WHEN a fire will break out in your HOME. IT HAD BETTER not BE TONIGHT. If you feel you are SWAYing stay away from the cooker. Before you CLOSE YOUR EYES, close your doors. And hopefully in the morning we HAVEN'T MET YOU YET #michaelbuble #DrunkCooking pic.twitter.com/F8Mts9ti1N — Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) July 7, 2018 MCD also shared a stunning photo of a packed out Croke Park as the hitmaker took to the stage. They said: "The man himself @michaelbuble has just hit the stage!" Helen McHugh shared a hilarious video of one punter dancing to one of Buble's swing classics. She joked: "The moment you realise that you aren't #michaelbuble's biggest fan..... This guy is......." The moment you realise that you aren't #michaelbuble's biggest fan..... This guy is....... 😂 pic.twitter.com/JmEL0BzAN8 — Helen Mc Hugh (@HelenMcHugh15) July 7, 2018 Tommy Donohoe labelled Buble "Mr Smooth." He tweeted: "Great night in the company of Michael Buble at Croke Park 👍 Mr Smooth" Great night in the company of Michael Buble at Croke Park 👍 Mr Smooth pic.twitter.com/7sU3lZOVxd — Tommy Donohoe ☘️🇮🇪 (@D40Tomo) July 7, 2018 Fan Sharon was delighted to welcome him back to Dublin. She tweeted: "One word... incredible so glad to see you back @michaelbuble #CrokePark #michaelbuble" It was Buble's first performance after two years away from the limelight as his eldest son Noah, 4, fought liver cancer. Ahead of his Dublin date, Buble told how he is “grateful” for the best wishes of fans as his son battled cancer and said: “It kept us alive, it kept us going through.” MOST READ IN TV & SHOWBIZ 'WE'LL SEE' Louise Redknapp revealed Jamie wanted another baby when she was on Strictly 'you'll kill me!' 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He said: “We were more than grateful for that love that we got, it kept us many days. It’s hard for me not to get emotional.”<doc-sep>
Michael Buble took to the stage tonight in front of thousands of Irish fans. The singer performed at Dublin's Croke Park and was joined by Emeli Sande, who warmed up the crowd for the hit-maker. People danced and sang to his chart-topping songs including Haven't Met You Yet and You Make Me Feel So Young. Michael's Dublin gig is one of the most hyped gigs of the year - but people from around the area were not happy. Around the Croke Park area, coaches from around Ireland lined the streets and parked in cycle lanes. Taking to Twitter, people shared their frustration. "There's thirty more blocking it the whole way along. None have permits to be there. Where is your designated bus parking?" one asked. Another said: "With ample parking in yards along East Wall Road how can these buses be directed and allowed to park across footpaths, cycle lanes & double yellow lines forcing pedestrians & cyclists into oncoming traffic?" But that wasn't the only complaint. People were left unimpressed with the quality of sound at the gig. As Emeli took to the stage, people were furious at the quality of the sound. "On the centre of the pitch at Croke Park, sound mix is sh**e sort it out, can’t hear her lyrics," one said. Another agreed, saying: "Can't barely hear the singer. Fix the sound please." A third echoed: "Any chance you'd sort the sound out? Did ye not do a sound check? It's appalling on the pitch! Expected better." Michael recently confirmed that he and his wife Luisana Lopilato are expecting their first daughter in three weeks. Sharing the news that his wife was due to give birth ahead of his Irish gig in Dublin this weekend, Michael excitedly told Today FM: "I've got my first little girl coming in three weeks, and I've actually never said that before in public. I've got a daughter coming." He joked: "Oops, you did it again - my wife and I are pregnant with our number three. I love you so much, mi amor." It is wonderful news for the family after they faced two difficult years when Noah was diagnosed with liver cancer back in 2016. However the family confirmed last December that he was finally recovering.