My Sweet Escape Experience

It was a cool crisp night, with rain stopping for no more than 5 mins at a time and yet the masses of Perth's mostly female dominated population flocked to the Dome for their own sweet escape for nearly 2 hours of entertainment from the one and only Gwen Stefani. All I can say is move over Christina, Perth has a new fav international blonde!!!

So let's begin at the well beginning. Gym Class Heroes gave an impressive show; the crowd went nuts for em when "Cupids Chokehold" and their latest hit "Take your clothes off" were performed but otherwise didn't really know the songs or really understand them. Way better support than what Christina had and I am glad Akon didn't stick with Gwen on her Aus part of the tour.

But the lights soon dimmed again and the audience was treated to close up viewing of the Harajuku girls. Two were dressed like convicts the other two as cops chasing after them throughout the crowd, ending up on stage where a large gold jail cell, similar to what was on the sweet escape film clip emerged, containing Gwen and some 'cell mates' aka backup dancers. Sweet Escape obviously being the first song of the show.

All I can say is it only got better from there. The play list included new and old songs, from Rich Girl, Cool, Holla back Girl and Danger Zone while a bunch of others like Wind it up, Real Thing, Yummy and Don't get it Twisted. The last song of the night being What Ya Waiting For. See told ya it would be Mark haha.

It was a simply stunning performance. With at least 5 costume changes involved Gwen really worked her ass off. But her hard work left us all applauding and screaming for more. It was theatrical and entertaining – and she even ran off stage into the crowd, ending up in the middle part where the cameras are and then moving off into the back seating – up the stairs right amongst everyone. Very awes. Sadly she didn't come near me but from where I was standing, I had the perfectest view (except when the little girl decided standing on her chair for the last 3 songs was ok) but no drama just moved over abit and could see fine.

The Harajuku girls aka Love Angel Music Baby - were also brilliant. It was so cool being able to actually see them all – Live! Like right there in front of us. Their outfits were cute but nothing topped one of my fav songs – Yummy. They were so cute in their little outfits and Gwen looked fantastic in her little chef like outfit.

Mark really had camera duties and he got some gr8 pics, either from the stage or the giant screen. The zoom button really got a work out but the camera performed beautifully and the pics are up in my pics if you wanna check em out.

She also confirmed during the show No Doubt was bringing out a new cd in the near future so who else hopes they tour and bring it Perth????

But yeah was an amazing night and I am sure every other person who was there would have to agree.. YAY GWEN!!!!

gwen performing "hollaback girl"