T-T-Terrific

T-T-Terrific!

On the ever of 3T's first UK tour, Jordan Paramor sneaks back stage of their secret pre-tour gig to catch the eyebrow wielding threesome in action...
*from TVH magazine*

Things are really hotting up backstage at the unlikely venue of The Regent in Ipswich, home to tonight's concert. The carterers are hard at work, the stage crew are running around maniacally, and the tour manager's freaking out because the video crew's disappeared. So, where are 3T? I'll give you a clue - it's big, it's a bus, and it's got a huge selection of computer games on it.
The wind's howling outside, and any minute it's about to start chucking buckets buckets. But that doesn't stop the dedicated fans that surround the tour bus taking turns to scream to their favourite T. They mill around chatting, then there's a mouvement on the bus and the front door opens to reveal the lads. Suddenly it's every girl for themselves as they surge forward forming a sea of waving hands and posters. The guys pose for pictures and sign autographs for ages (ahhh!), before being bundled through the crowd and into the venue of security guards.

Once inside, the T chill out the stage set up. The atmospher's hectic, yet laid back and friendly. Then it's time to sound check, and 3T and their band take to the stage for one last rehearsal before people begin spilling into the venue. They've already have a practice run earlier in the week when some very lucky fans that were waiting outside got invited in for their own private show.

After the sound-check everyone adjourns to the dressing-room, which is located directly behind the stage. The room's filled with teddies, fan letters, and an array of brightly coloured stage outfits. Taj takes up position in front of the mirror to get his stage makeup done, while TJ and Taryll sit down and read the catering menu. "What the hell is spotted dick?" asks Taryll looking confused as everyone wets themselves.

SH moves in for a gossip. Are they excited about their tour?
"We've learned a lot about doing concerts from watching Michael and Janet, so we're really looking forward to doing our own shows", begins Taj.
"And we're really looking forward to doing Wembley!" adds Taryll.
"All the crew on the tour are great," smiles TJ. "We're like a big family. In fact, two members of the band are our cousins!"
Are they worried that the tour will be really tiring?
"Well we decided to do a bus tour because flies tire us so much," explains Taj. "So we've stocked up a computer games and videos, and we'll be driving everywhere and sleeping whenever we want! It'll be cool!"

Once all the boys have eaten and had their make-up done, all that remains is for them psyche themselves up for the show.

Out the front door of The Regent, the excitement's building. Scores of people are cramming to get in the venue, and as soon as they do, they find their seats in a flash and wait in anticipation. The tension rises, the lights go down, and suddenly the lights go up, and they're there in full glory. They begin by breaking into Brotherhood then go on to perform all the songs from the album - and a few surprise numbers as well. In addition to a fantastic Jackson 5 medley, during which dad Tito joins them on stage, they even do a brilliant version of Oasis' Wonderwall!

Their voices are amazing, their dance routines are cool, and the show is altogether dazzling. Backstage after the concert the guys are looking mighty pleased with themselves. The only one who's feeling a bit down is Taj. During the concert he threw his ruck-sack into the audience and his microphone went flying with - straight to a fan, "I feel really awful," he says. Not that she minds, she's been invited back to meet the band as way of an apology.

As we leave The Regent the smiles on the faces say it all: they've had a brilliant time. And, our verdict on the concert? Obviously the 3T's: T-op! T-remendous! T-errific!


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