Vox pop - yay or nay: bands reunited?

The verdict

So should these bands be taking to the stage once more or are they best left in retirement? We took to the streets of Cardiff to find out what you had to say:

Anna Brooks, 26, marketing executive, Cardiff

“I’m so excited. I’ll probably go with my friends to see Steps at the CIA for a bit of fun. I know some people might think that’s sad but music today is too serious and dull, it makes a refreshing change.”

Luke Powell, 34, telesales executive, Bridgend

“I think the whole thing is a money-making scheme. They’ve got no money and want to make a quick buck. Given the outrageous cost tickets go for these days, they’ll be laughing. The focus needs to be on finding new talent locally.”

Bethan Lewis, 22, shop assistant, Wrexham

“I think they get back together most of the time for the money but I don’t think the fans actually care, they just want the opportunity to see them live again. ”

Andrew Norris, 22, IT technician, Taunton

“I think the less said about it the better and the fact Cardiff is attracting these so-called artists says it all. I would rather head to Bristol where you can hear any genre of music, any night of the week – and there’s genuine talent involved.”

Ceri Roberts, 27, nurse, Swansea

“I read somewhere you could jump the Steps ticket queue by buying their greatest hits online a few days before the tickets actually went on sale. They’re now number one, which is rather sneaky if you ask me.”

Sarah Thomas, 31, teaching assistant, Neath

“I think it’s really cynical for people to say these bands are just reforming for the money. I mean, the Stone Roses were incredible performers and so if they’ve got the opportunity to do it again, I say go for it.”

Steve Sheard, 36, trainee teacher, Cardiff

“I do think it’s about the money but it’s nice that these groups can release their music again, and as artists have a longer life. So many acts are only around for a short time these days, which is a shame.”

Paul Thomas, 25, graphic designer, Pontypool

“I remember when Take That played at the Millennium Stadium, it was like some kind of horrendous hen party had taken over Cardiff. Robbie Williams only got involved when he saw the money they were raking in, so it clearly wasn’t about the music as they bang on about.”

Bands continue to reform amidst controversy from fans

Take That set the reunion trend at the Millennium Stadium

Whether their music defined your childhood or still haunts it, bands of the past are reuniting en masse.

Following in the footsteps of Blur, Pulp and Take That, rock legends the Stone Roses and 90s pop act Steps are the latest in a long line of groups to reform.

While some fans are elated, others are taking to Twitter to ask artists not to reform and debate continues as to whether they’re just cashing in.

The Welsh capital’s no stranger to hosting big comebacks. The Millennium Stadium featured heavily in Take That’s revival, and 2012 sees the Motorpoint Arena as a hot venue for reformed acts, including Blink 182 and Steps.

Time to tune your radio to Nostalgia FM or simply turn off? Over to you.