TOON'S IN THE PINK; Rock star Pink turned the Metro Radio Arena into a Funhouse last night. LINDA KIDD and her 12-year -old daugher EMMA were there to enjoy the party

Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England), April 29, 2009

Byline: LINDA KIDD

THERE'S no denying the power of Pink.

Not only did she play to a packed out Arena last night, such is her popularity she's back again in November for another round. Our advice - don's miss it.

The arena was packed, in fact the busiest we have seen it, and the crowd was in such a frenzy, we witnessed a few fans fainting.

Hopefully they recovered in time to see the show proper.

Raygun got the audience warmed up (Emma was particularly impressed with them), but the best was yet to come.

The atmosphere was terrific, and as soon as the video screens rolled with Pink singing Highway to Hell, everyone was on their feet.

The stage was set for Funhouse, and fun it was. From a dramatic entrance from a box off-stage, Pink entertained us with a high-energy, colourful and amazing show.

She sang songs from her new album, but her older songs got everyone singing with her, such as Who Knew, Don't Let Me Get Me, So What and Just Like a Pill.

There was lots going on onstage and the dancers had us transfixed with their unbelievable routines.

Their enjoyment and enthusiasm was infectious.

Not only has Pink got abs to die for, her voice was incredible. She sang Bohemian Rhapsody as though it was written especially for her - not many singers could pull that off.

Her outfits were gorgeous and she performed a very erotic (but tasteful) version of I Touch Myself.

She also showed her versatility with a Led Zeppelin number, but one of my favourites was just her and the wonderful keyboard player Jason Chapman, who joined her as she sang Family Portrait - after a goosebumps-making piano solo from the pianist.

The party was already in full swing when she sang Get The Party Started and Pink looked as though she had a great night too and was friendly and funny with the audience.

She endeared herself to us so much we just laughed with her when she forgot her words! Her two backing singers were stars in their own right and the finale was jaw-droppingly brilliant - but we can't tell you about it, you'll just have to see her here on November 2..