Gibraltar knew of the greatness of Andrea Bocelli. And 8,000 people attended the concert, part of the Bocelli 2019 world tour.

That a tiny place like Gibraltar was able to stage such a show, that it was successfully organised, that Bocelli received one standing ovation after another, represented recognition of the greatness of the world superstar - and of Gibraltar's ability to stage such a world-class event.

At just £30 per ticket, of course the Government must have subsidised the event, otherwise the tickets would have cost much more which could have acted as a deterrent for some, but the reduced ticket price opened the doors to those who may not have been able otherwise to fork out a much higher fee. It was an occasion for everyone.

From here, the Bocelli show goes on to Madison Square Gardens in New York, where the cheapest ticket will be around £150.

The Bocelli show was a brilliant and an unforgettable night, supported by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, the Gibraltar choir collective and local dancers Nicole Valverde and Jordan Bautista.

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