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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Annabel Nugent

Chappell Roan review, Manchester: The last time we’ll see this maximalist splendour in such small surroundings

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When Chappell Roan kicked off her tour in September last year, she did so in front of 600 people at the Goldfield Trading Post honky tonk in Roseville, California, with a wall of pink streamers for decoration. Three days ago, she performed at the VMAs in front of a castle on fire, dressed like a Gen Z Joan of Arc in glittering chainmail and flanked by a cavalry of dancers. Hours later, she took home the prize for Best New Artist.

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