Let’s hope a few promoters were in the audience for Gwen Stefani’s private Dubai gig on Monday as the US pop-star still got the songs and the voice. Performing at the launch of Renaissance Downtown Hotel, the age-less 48-year-old reminded us that as well as mentoring future stars on the US version of the talent show The Voice she can still hold her own on stage. Backed by a tight and nimble four-piece band, Stefani performed a make-shift outdoor stage inside the plush urban surroundings of the hotel and delivered a hit-laden set from both her solo career and time with pop-rockers No Doubt. From the bubble gum ska-pop of <em>I'm Just A Girl</em> to the brilliant electro-pop of <em>What You Are Waiting For? </em>and<em> Hella Good</em> it is remarkable how much of Stefani's catalogue sounds so fresh and vital today. With the success of Pink's storming set as part of the Abu Dhabi GP recently, a public performance by Stefani -whom Pink cited as one of her biggest influences - should surely pack in the crowds. Consider this the first of our New Year's resolutions for 2018. ______________________<br/> <strong>Read more from Music:</strong> ______________________
