THE CELEBRATION TOUR

[Sultrysully 2,492]

5 hours ago, wtg1987 said:

i really hope the backing tracks dont get too worn out for this tour - is she really up for doing this many dates ??

Aren't backing tracks digital?

[Robertthenurse 1,730]

15 hours ago, acolyte said:

I'm currently eyeing eight shows in Europe, some of which I (finally) scored tickets for this week. Some people might look down upon it as pathetic, but my life is literally live music. I've spent my whole life since I was a pre-teen going to gigs and that's always been the one thing that's kept me going, no matter what. I feed off the energy in those venues... it's not like I live from concert to concert, but the feeling of being in the same room surrounded by people who care about music and art the same way as I do has been a constant in my life for as long as I can think. 

I've made lifelong friends throughout the years going to shows. In the M community and far beyond. Genuine connections I treasure more than words could ever say. For as long as I can remember I've worked summer jobs as a teen with plastic bottles to my chin, hard physical labour to build rock gardens, worked after hours in front of house management on weekdays and holidays; I did everything I possibly could to get days off to see whomever I wanted to see while making ends meet for everything else.

Being located rather centrally in Europe, I'm well-aware of the privilege I have in terms of most artists touring "practically" on my door step even if that entails half a day of train or plain rides. I don't take it for granted and I work very hard to keep that lifestyle alive. I love to travel and see as many shows as I can. Thankfully I'm cheap when it comes to accommodation and travelling schedules. My living costs are fairly modest, so my main priority has always been to see as many shows as I can, regardless of who the artist is. 

May I point out, by the way, how excited I am for this tour? I really do think that we're in for something truly special. The show might still be in development, but something tells me that this will be something to remember. I'm not going to lie... I experienced several cancellations throughout the Madame X Tour and I've accumulated a certain amount of scepticism and pessimism when it comes to Madonna shows since then. But for whatever stupid reason I truly believe that this tour is going to be worth it.   

I realise that there are concerns as to whether she will be physically able to go through with the entire tour. Who knows how many additional dates are bound to be added in the upcoming weeks. Given the Madame X Tour, I'm pretty sure that her insurance policy isn't quite what it used to be before that. She's most likely eager to prove to everyone that her injuries are a thing of the past and that she's not worthy of being underestimated as an ageing pop star in her mid-60s (wtf, if she's in her mid-60s, then how old am I???).

Yes, she may no longer able to live up to the choreographic and physical energy of the Confessions Tour or the Sticky & Sweet Tour, but I wouldn't rule out for a second that she won't come up with a show any less spectacular than those tours. After all, her ego – for better or for worse – knows no boundaries and I believe she's very well-aware of the fact by now that this tour will either make or break her reputation (as a touring act) not only in her age group but in general.

I genuinely don't think that she'd commit to a tour of those proportions if she wasn't sure she'd be able to live up to it without any "scandals" or other bad media coverage. I feel the entire Warner reissue campaign pretty much rests on the shoulders of this year's (hopefully successful) touring endeavour. That said, in spite of all optimism, I hope that this line of reasoning will hold up. But as I stated above, I feel more positive than I have these past ten years or so...

Edit: sorry for the long post, but I wouldn't know where else to put these thoughts.

You have the right to do what ever your heart pleases. And don't let anybody tell you how to live you anytime well said boo xo

[sara94 436]

I'm beyond excited and so happy. Ever since i bought my ticket, i can't think of almost nothing else but seeing her live. I'm watching all of her tours and iconic perfomances every night before going to bed, its almost like a ritual. 

 

[Andreo 4,545]

I'm not even attending and I'm hyped enough to feel the need to re-watch all her tour shows lately LOL

[Jackie 5,722]

51 minutes ago, Andreo said:

I'm not even attending and I'm hyped enough to feel the need to re-watch all her tour shows lately LOL

Same!

[MAX_donna 66]

1 hour ago, sara94 said:

I'm beyond excited and so happy. Ever since i bought my ticket, i can't think of almost nothing else but seeing her live. I'm watching all of her tours and iconic perfomances every night before going to bed, its almost like a ritual. 

 

Same feeling! Since I bought my ticket(s) (and even before), I've also been watching her various tours over and over again (Madonna Madders on YT is excellent for ex). Also, people around me keep saying that I talk about M almost 24/7 lol

(btw, this is my first post here, and I hope it won't be the last one... so hello everyone)

[Jackie 5,722]

6 minutes ago, MAX_donna said:

Same feeling! Since I bought my ticket(s) (and even before), I've also been watching her various tours over and over again (Madonna Madders on YT is excellent for ex). Also, people around me keep saying that I talk about M almost 24/7 lol

(btw, this is my first post here, and I hope it won't be the last one... so hello everyone)

I hope it isn’t either - welcome!

[MAX_donna 66]

4 minutes ago, Jackie said:

I hope it isn’t either - welcome!

Thank you Jackie !

As I wrote somewhere, I love M (as you all do) since "a long, long, time ago"... but I'm "like a virgin" here 😁

[Semtex1 749]

15 minutes ago, MAX_donna said:

Same feeling! Since I bought my ticket(s) (and even before), I've also been watching her various tours over and over again (Madonna Madders on YT is excellent for ex). Also, people around me keep saying that I talk about M almost 24/7 lol

(btw, this is my first post here, and I hope it won't be the last one... so hello everyone)

Yes i was in the gym today and was on the cross-trainer performing Girlie Show London. Yes that's how sad i am haha

[MAX_donna 66]

2 minutes ago, Semtex1 said:

Yes i was in the gym today and was on the cross-trainer performing Girlie Show London. Yes that's how sad i am haha

The Girlie Show... the entrance with Erotica and the end with Everybody (is a star) then M as Pierrot (to name a few) 🤩
Well, sad because it was 30yrs ago? As we all know, "time passes, so slowly" 😀

(oops I think I'm in the wrong thread ahah)

[sdvsr2fan 140]

3 hours ago, maddy69 said:

I am beyond excited for this tour. This is my last Madonna tour so I am pretty emotional about it. I just hope she does not do a repeat of when the MDMA tour came to Dallas, cancelled the night of for the first night, which was my night. Played the 2nd night which I did not have tickets for. I was pretty gutted. Got my money back but Id rather have seen the show. Its been since 1987 when I saw her here in Dallas for the WTG tour to 2023 for 40 years celebration..Its a fitting end for my tour days.I didn't even know I was on the pre sale, I didn't think I was gonna be able to go, then i got the email and my code. So my hubby said happy early bday and we got my ticket!! Anyone else going to the first Dallas show? I'm in kind of nosebleed but really not bad seats. im hoping I got cool people sitting with me since the is only the second time I'm going alone. WTG I had floor seats and was alone. But It ruled! Cross fingers this tour goes off without and hitches!!!!

That exact same thing happened to me on the MDNA tour. Had tickets for the first Dallas show, and even drove 5 hours home from college and right as I pulled into the driveway, I got the notice that the first night was cancelled. I was also pretty gutted. I got to see her for the first time in Vegas for the RHT, but there's something about seeing her in your home town that just feels more special. I'll be there both nights, first night on floor, second on top level.

[GregVsMatt 2,704]

10 hours ago, wtg1987 said:

i really hope the backing tracks dont get too worn out for this tour - is she really up for doing this many dates ??

I guess you're not going right?

[GregVsMatt 2,704]

2 hours ago, Semtex1 said:

Yes i was in the gym today and was on the cross-trainer performing Girlie Show London. Yes that's how sad i am haha

We all do it  live show recordings are the best for gym!

[MattyMads 4,694]

I really hope we get Causing a Commotion 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[Robertthenurse 1,730]

Same. I feel like the lyrics to "Where's The Party" fit this tour as well.

[Curator 2,169]

16 minutes ago, MattyMads said:

I really hope we get Causing a Commotion 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

I got the moves baby

[rga98 174]

You guys think we’ll get more dates announced this week? For January maybe?

[Curator 2,169]

23 minutes ago, Ricardo González Anaya said:

You guys think we’ll get more dates announced this week? For January maybe?

Fingers crossed

[Fabiolous 4,786]

I'd love for her to add another date in Milan. The demand is really high and so many fans couldn't get a ticket 

[BlondAmbition 3,208]

yep, the forum in Milan is not enought for the requests...

1 hour ago, Fabiolous said:

I'd love for her to add another date in Milan. The demand is really high and so many fans couldn't get a ticket 

 

[Enrico 14,815]

I'd love her to add a third Milan show, as I couldn't find tickets for second date.

But considering she doesn't do three shows in a row and rarely performs on Fridays (only once in Amsterdam for this tour), she is definitely not doing the 24th.

Also, there is a "regular" 2 days gap between Paris and Milan, and the same between Milan and Berlin. Only a few times there is just one day gap (between Denmark and Sweden, or between Paris and Cologne, but then she is back to Paris... are they using two stages and leaving one in Paris?). I wonder if she could do 22nd or 26th November...

What about the big 10 days gap between Barcelona (2.11) and Paris (12.11)? Maybe she will rest?

[Bjonkers 1,171]

3 minutes ago, Enrico said:

I'd love her to add a third Milan show, as I couldn't find tickets for second date.

But considering she doesn't do three shows in a row and rarely performs on Fridays (only once in Amsterdam for this tour), she is definitely not doing the 24th.

Also, there is a "regular" 2 days gap between Paris and Milan, and the same between Milan and Berlin. Only a few times there is just one day gap (between Denmark and Sweden, or between Paris and Cologne, but then she is back to Paris... are they using two stages and leaving one in Paris?). I wonder if she could do 22nd or 26th November...

What about the big 10 days gap between Barcelona (2.11) and Paris (12.11)? Maybe she will rest?

I'd say the 26th is fairly likely, no? She could add the third date and still have a day off before Berlin.

You're forgetting she has Lisbon on Nov 6th & 7th. So she's either going to rest up in her old hometown for a few days or could potentially add somewhere like Madrid for 2 nights on nov. 9th & 10th.

[Blue Jean 9,580]

6 minutes ago, Enrico said:

I'd love her to add a third Milan show, as I couldn't find tickets for second date.

But considering she doesn't do three shows in a row and rarely performs on Fridays (only once in Amsterdam for this tour), she is definitely not doing the 24th.

Also, there is a "regular" 2 days gap between Paris and Milan, and the same between Milan and Berlin. Only a few times there is just one day gap (between Denmark and Sweden, or between Paris and Cologne, but then she is back to Paris... are they using two stages and leaving one in Paris?). I wonder if she could do 22nd or 26th November...

What about the big 10 days gap between Barcelona (2.11) and Paris (12.11)? Maybe she will rest?

You forgot Lisbon on the 6th and 7th

[Blue Jean 9,580]

1 minute ago, Bjonkers said:

I'd say the 26th is fairly likely, no? She could add the third date and still have a day off before Berlin.

You're forgetting she has Lisbon on Nov 6th & 7th. So she's either going to rest up in her old hometown for a few days or could potentially add somewhere like Madrid for 2 nights on nov. 9th & 10th.

Yeah I’m thinking there’s another city coming inbetween Lisbon and Paris. Otherwise they’d have put the extra Paris dates there.

[Blue Jean 9,580]

Also why does Madonna never do Ireland or Scotland? Are all those people expected to travel to London?