
Here is what
NME magazine had to say about The Enemy's performance at the
Orange Rockcorps event (and not even the slightest feud between Alex Zane!) :
The Enemy and Lady GaGa were among the acts who played a charity gig at the Manchester Apollo yesterday (July 13) to say thank you to 3,000 of the city's volunteer workers.
The show, staged by
Orange Rockcorps, was only open to fans who had given up four hours to work in community projects across Manchester.
Mainly playing songs from their 2007 debut album 'We’ll Live And Die In These Towns', Tom Clarke and co got the crowd going with tracks including 'Had Enough' and 'Away From Here'.
Fresh from supporting Oasis, Clarke even found time to dedicate their final song 'You're Not Alone' to the evening's headliner Lady GaGa, declaring: "I think she's a bit rock 'n' roll, fair play to her - this one's for her!"
Talking to
NME.COM after his set, Clarke praised the volunteers, explaining: "Orange RockCorps is right up our street. As a band, we passionately believe in helping people to put a bit back into their community. The way you have to earn your ticket makes young people realise you've got to earn things in life. Plus, we love Manchester and love playing the Apollo."
He added: "Its always an honour to step on stage and play for your fans, after all we're just there normal lads from Coventry, but tonight’s going to be extra special, because everyone here's had to earn their ticket."
The Enemy played:
'Had Enough'
'Aggro'
'Away From Here'
'No Time For Tears'
'You're Not Alone'