KylieX2008 (also known as X2008) is the tenth concert tour by Australian pop singer and songwriter Kylie Minogue OBE which is in support of her 2007 album X. Originally announced as a just European tour, rumors of Minogue taking the tour to Australia, Asia, and America had surfaced in the international media. At the conclusion of the European leg, Minogue announced that the tour will continue onto South America, Asia and Australasia.
About the Tour
After months of speculation it was announced through Kylie's official website that "KylieX2008" would commence in Paris, traveling all over World.
By way of introduction, Minogue stated:[1] Vorlage:Cquote
While rehearsing for the tour, Minogue released several behind the scenes videos on her website. Concurrently, she released "X" in the United States and filmed two music videos for the third single, All I See (including an acoustic rendition).
As the tour began to sellout all over Europe and the UK, many fans speculated that Minogue would bring her tour to Australia and Japan. While promoting her ITV special, The Kylie Show on "Sunrise", she stated: "I just want to have in my head more solidly what the tour will be and if I can manage what I have so far, I would love to come back [to Australia]".[2]. It was later revealed that Minogoue would bring a limited numbers of shows to her home country, stating, "The reason I hadn't confirmed dates in Australia is I really didn't know what I was getting into[...] But now I know". [3]
About the Show
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As with the "X" album, the tour rippled the "new wave" theme, made popular in the 80's. The show was divided into seven acts with the addition of an encore and interlude.
The set consisted of a three-tier stage. On the left and right, mini-stages were made available for the band and backing singers. The main stage was very simple and minimalist, with illuminated video floor and gigantic video curtains as the backdrop.
Throughout the course of the European leg of the tour, the show evolved; with numerous changes to the running order.
Xlectro Static
A futuristic video for the song "Speakerphone" opened the show. The massive video screens then slid open to reveal Kylie perched in a giant hoop dressed in a purple 'spiderwoman' gown (changed to black for the London dates). Minogue performed her worldwide hit "Can't Get You Out of My Head" as well as "In Your Eyes" and a new song entitled "Ruffle My Feathers".
Cheer Squad
The second act opens with an homage to the Toni Basil hit "Mickey", with Kylie and her dancers appearing as American cheerleaders. Themed as a high school pep rally, Minogue performed "Heart Beat Rock", "Wow" and "Shocked".
Beach Party
Minogue began with "Loveboat" and went on to do a cover of the Barry Manilow hit "Copacabana". During the Paris show "That's Why They Write Love Songs", a tribute to the many romantic show tunes of the 40's and 50's, was also performed, having been dropped since then. Kylie closed the act with the celebratory "Spinning Around".
Xposed
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Dressed as an 'erotic bellboy', Minogue appears on a gigantic skull suspended high above the stage performing "Like a Drug". The skull descends to the stage and Kylie goes on to perform "Slow" and "2 Hearts".
Naughty Manga Girl
In this section, Kylie emerges on stage in a pyramid which unfurls to reveal Kylie in an outfit inspired by Japanese Manga, performing "Come into My World", "Nu-di-ty" and "Sensitized". This segment opens with a video of the rare single "Sometime Samurai".
Starry Nights
Minogue appears in a blue satin gown and premieres another new song, "Flower" together with a ballad version of "I Believe in You".She was described as a Blue train by newspapers. The act ended with "Cosmic" for several dates, but this song was later dropped.
Black Versus White
Minogue appears as a 19th century coachman, performing "On A Night Like This", "Your Disco Needs You", "Kids", "Step Back In Time" and "In My Arms". The act begins with a black and white theme and progresses into color.
Encore
Minogue re-emerged on stage in a Cher-esque evening suit performing "No More Rain". Many songs were added and swapped around during this act including, "The One", "Love at First Sight", "I Should Be So Lucky" and some dates the acoustic rendition of "All I See".
Set list
Tour Dates
Box Office Score Data
| Venue | City | Tickets Sold /\Available | Gross Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportpaleis | Antwerp | 15,613 / 15,719 (99%) | $996,383 |
| Odyssey Arena | Belfast | 37,536 / 37,536 (100%) | $3,549,422 |
| Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre | Glasgow | 31,080 / 31,080 (100%) | $2,980,262 |
| Manchester Evening News Arena | Manchester | 75,972 / 75,972 (100%) | $7,268,153 |
| Metro Radio Arena | Newcastle | 35,812 / 35,812 (100%) | $3,116,320 |
| The O2 | London | 116,375 / 116,375 (100%) | $9,881,561 |
| TOTAL | 312,388 / 312,491 (99%) | $27,792,101 |
Critical Reception
The tour received excellent reviews from many critics throughout the UK and Europe. Many critics thought the show could not compare to her previous tours. [16] [17]. The tour generally sold well throughout Europe and has been seen as a major success.[17] Due to large public demand, several additional dates were slowly added since the tour announcement. Tickets for the original eight shows of the UK leg sold-out in just thirty minutes, and Minogue went on to sell tickets for more than twenty five shows in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The six shows at the Manchester Evening News Arena made Minogue the all-time most-featured artist at the venue.[18][19][20] The UK leg of the tour grossed over 26,000,000 USD (est. 14,000,000GBP), with Minogue performing to just under 300,000 spectators.[21]
Tour Personnel
Creative Director: William Baker
Music Producer: Steve Anderson
Musical Director: Sarah DeCourcy
Tour Manager: Sean Fitzpatrick
Production Manager: Kevin Hopgood
Audio: Chris Pyne and Rod Matheson
Screen Visuals Production: Blink TV
Lighting Director: Nick Whitehouse and Bryan Leitch
Tour Video Director: Raury Macphie
Choreographer: Michael Rooney
Costume Design: Jean Paul Gaultier, Emma Roach, Steve Stewart, Gareth Pugh
PA to Kylie Minogue: LeAnne Buckham
Financial Controller: Michele Tankel
Guest List & Sponsorship: Lynn Curtis
Production Coordinator: Juliette Baldrey
Head of Security: James Gentles
Tour DJ: Jason Buckham
Band
Keyboards: Sarah DeCourcy
Drums: Matt Racher
Bass: Jenni Tarma
Guitar: Adrian Eccleston
Brass: Barnaby Dickinson, Graeme Blevins and Graeme Flowers
Backing Vocals: Dawn Joseph and Roxanne Wilde
Dancers: Jason Beitel, Hakim Ghorab, Jessica DiDirolamo, Jamie Karitzis, Welly Locoh-Donou, Jerry Reeve, Tatiana Seguin, Marco DaSilva, Nikki Trow and Anoulka Yaminchew
Acrobats: Terry Kvasnik, Nicolas Bosc, Vincent DePlanche and Johan Guy
Technical
Technical Manger: Phil Murphy
Stage Manager: Toby Plant
Showcaller: Jakki Julnes
FOH Sound: Chris Pyne
Monitors: Rodney Matheson
Audio Crew Chief: Al Woods
Audio Technicians: Phil Down, George Hogan, Becky Pell, Matt Harman-Trick
Backline: Adam Birch, Marcus Lindsay, Nick Sizer
Lighting: Andrew Porter, John Sellors, Jim Mills, Hayden Corps, Victor Anderseen, Craig Lewis, Barry Bamford, Steve Belfield
Riggers: Dave Rowe, Dave Brierley, Omar Franchi, Vinnie Rivenell, Steve Walsh
Motion Control: Ian Macdonald, Simon Wait, Chris Hansbury, John Richardson
Carpentry: Toby Pitts, Andy Pearson, Martyn Drew, Jem Nicholson, Pete Coryndon
Wardrobe: Lisa Williams, Naja Banz, Becky Belfield, Louise Martin
Hair & Makeup: Madge Foster, Gemma Flaherty
Video: Stuart Heaney, Andy Tonks, Patrick Vansteelant, Peter Laleman
Cameras: Graham Holwill, Mark Cruickshank, Darren Montague, Gary Beirne, Luke Levitt
Source: [22]
References
External links
- ↑ Veronica Schmidt: Kylie Minogue announces European tour. Times Online, 28. November 2007, abgerufen am 6. Mai 2008.
- ↑ Minogue, Kylie (performer): Exclusive Kylie Minogue interview on Sunrise (Part 2/2). Länge 2:39. Hrsg.: Youtube. (youtube.com [abgerufen am 9. August 2008]): „I just want to have in my head more solidly what the tour will be and if I can manage what I have so far, I would love to come back here“
- ↑ Nui Te Koha: Kylie Minogue homecoming tour confirmed. In: Sunday Herald Sun. 24. August 2008, abgerufen am 25. August 2008.
- ↑ a b More Dates for KylieX2008 South America! In: Minogue's Official Website. Abgerufen am 2. September 2008.
- ↑ a b c Kylie to tour South America. In: Minogue's Official Website. Abgerufen am 28. August 2008.
- ↑ KylieX2008 Live in Hong Kong! In: Minogue's Official Website. Abgerufen am 19. September 2008.
- ↑ Kylie to play at Dubai Festival City. In: Minogue's Official Website. Abgerufen am 14. September 2008.
- ↑ KylieX2008 Live in Bangkok. In: BEC-Tero Entertainment Pcl. Abgerufen am 4. Oktober 2008.
- ↑ Kylie Live in Singapore. In: Minogue's Official Website. Abgerufen am 4. Oktober 2008.
- ↑ KylieX2008 Live in Hong Kong! In: Minogue's Official Website. Abgerufen am 19. September 2008.
- ↑ Kylie to play in Shanghai! In: Minogue's Official Website. Abgerufen am 6. Oktober 2008.
- ↑ TAPEI TO PLAY HOST TO KYLIEX2008! In: Minogue's Official Website. Abgerufen am 6. Oktober 2008.
- ↑ a b c Kylie confirmed to tour Australia. In: Minogue's Official Website. Abgerufen am 28. August 2008.
- ↑ Kylie X 2008. In: Ticketmaster New Zealand. Abgerufen am 9. September 2008.
- ↑ a b New Australian shows announced. In: Ticketek Australia. Abgerufen am 8. September 2008.
- ↑ David Pollock: Kylie Minogue, SECC, Glasgow. In: The Independent. 7. Juli 2008, abgerufen am 9. August 2008.
- ↑ a b Critics Wowed by X2008 London Shows! In: Minogue's Official Website. 1. August 2008, abgerufen am 9. August 2008.
- ↑ Kylie Minogue's speedy sell out. femalefirst.co.uk, 8. Dezember 2007.
- ↑ Kylie Minogue's concert tickets sell-out in 30 minutes. In: Showbiz Spy. 5. Dezember 2007, abgerufen am 9. August 2008.
- ↑ Maureen Ellis: Kylie to play two more gigs at SECC. In: Evening Times. 4. Dezember 2007, abgerufen am 9. August 2008.
- ↑ Billboard Boxscore. In: Billboard. 27. September 2008, abgerufen am 17. September 2008.
- ↑ Vorlage:Cite episode