The eight-show tour was launched following "solo projects, marriages, motherhood and another round of slagging in the press", as a reunion for the girls.

[2] After a period of hiatus, during which the members of the group launched their solo careers and focused on their personal lives,[1] the media started speculating that they would break-up.

Next was "Step to Me", and then they sang "Mama" sat on Val Doonican stools, as a gospel choir appeared and a string section rose through the floor.

"Wannabe" was also remixed for the tour and "Goodbye" was performed with a choir and ended with a long orchestral interlude as the girls left the stage.

[4] A crew member died on 16 December 1999 after falling "more than 80ft" at Earls Court Arena while dismantling the set from the Spice Girls' performance.

[5] The full concert at Earl's Court was broadcast live on Sky One at 8 p.m. and also included a behind-the-scenes documentary containing rehearsals and interviews with the Spice Girls.

[6] Encore Performers Band Brass Strings Violins Violas Celli Management and additional personnel