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According to recently released statistics, just over three quarters of a million people bought a ticket and tuned in to Bang Bang Con: The Live, which took place this past weekend. This time around, the seven-member group actually performed live (hence the name), and they raked in a huge sum of money for a concert that nobody actually attended.
The Alive Galaxy Tour (referred to as the Alive Tour) was the first worldwide concert tour and sixth overall by South Korean boy band Big Bang. It promotes the group's fifth Korean-language EP, Alive (as well as their fourth Japanese-language studio album of the same name), across four continents: Asia, North America, South America and Europe. The group hired choreographer and creative director Laurieann Gibson to direct the show. The tour was officially sponsored by Samsung GALAXY.
In support of their fifth extended Korean-language EP, Alive and their fourth Japanese-language studio album of the same name, released February 29 and March 28, 2012, respectively, BigBang's record label YG Entertainment announced that the group intended to hold a world tour in partnership with tour promoter Live Nation, visiting Asia, North America, South America and Europe.[4] Live Nation president Alan Ridgeway stated, "We are very happy that we are working with YG Entertainment and Big Bang to show [our work] to worldwide K-pop fans." A representative for YG Entertainment followed this with, "We are working hard to hold the best concert with the best production team to equal the anticipation of the world fans who are waiting for the first concert they will get to meet Big Bang.[4]
Choreographer and creative director Laurieann Gibson, famed for her work with Lady Gaga, was hired as the tour's director and choreographer.[5] US-based visual contents company Possible Productions was hired to create the Alive tour's custom backdrops.[6] The team described the concept as a "bleak futuristic world [that could only be] saved by Big Bang."[7] Lighting and staging, as well as overall production, was designed by Leroy Bennet.[8] Staging and lighting alone was estimated at US$1.3 million.[9] Korean electronics brand Samsung was contracted as the tour's official sponsor, who provided electronics for the members and touring staff on the dates.[10] This marks the first time the group has conducted a worldwide concert tour.[11] The December 5 concert at the Tokyo Dome was broadcast on TBS1 on February 24, 2013.[12]
Owing to strong demand from fans in the United States, two additional concert dates in both Los Angeles and New Jersey, November 2 and 8, were added.[14][15] There were initially doubts if T.O.P could perform due to an injury, but it was reported that he would continue to perform.[16] In Japan, BigBang became the first Korean artist to perform three Dome concerts, at the Tokyo Dome, Kyocera Dome, and Fukuoka Dome.[17]
Ticket prices for their concert in Hong Kong were reported to cost as much as $1,680 HKD (more than 200 US Dollars)[18] The concert was held in Lima, Peru on November 14, 2012.[19] The Orange County Register reported that ticket prices ranged from $50 to $300 for the group's Honda Center dates in Los Angeles.[20] In the UK all the tickets for the Wembley Arena show sold out within two hours of tickets going on sale, resulting in a second date being added shortly after.[21] They also managed to set a London concert record for the largest crowd gathered to see a Korean act in the United Kingdom.[22]
Billboard K-Town columnist Jeff Benjamin reported that concertgoers were treated to breakdancing and Taeyang's gymnastics for a few on-stage flips during BigBang's concert at the Prudential Center in New Jersey, and described the band's concerts in America as "a success for all".[25]
Joseph Lapin from the Californian newspaper OC Weekly attended BigBang's concert in Los Angeles and reported that the atmosphere during the show was "almost palpable". Lapin concluded, "It was nostalgic, a throwback to old-school hip-hop but with a commercial twist and a foreign reinterpretation...these boys, well, they'll be back, and they know they're going to be superstars".[26]
Radio Programas del Perú ranked the tour as the best K-pop concert in South America for 2012, beating out earlier concerts performed by JYJ, U-Kiss and a Music Bank (TV series) concert at Chile.[28]
That said, the Eminem concert is not the only thing that will be showcased during The Big Bang. As showcased by multiple leakers, players will be able to explore different areas of the map and partake in activities like crafting, racing, and perhaps take on some challenges/quests.
As per the information provided by Epic Games, The Big Bang Event (Eminem concert) will start at 2 p.m. Eastern Time on December 2. To prepare for this momentum occasion, the servers will be disabled at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Coming back to The Big Bang Event (Eminem concert), there will be a waiting time of around 30 minutes before it starts. To avoid the last minute waiting in queue screen, it's advisable to join as soon as The Big Bang Event (Eminem concert) playlist goes live.
For attending The Big Bang Event (Eminem concert), players will receive The Big Bang Loading Screen. As a bonus, those who own the Marshall Never More Outfit will also be able to unlock the Marshall Magma Style. Keep in mind that this is applicable even if you purchase the Outfit after attending the live event.
Based on the official information provided by Epic Games, once the The Big Bang Event (Eminem concert) ends, players will be able to play in Creative. This mode will remain available until 11:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
While Epic Games has yet to detail the exact timings of The Big Bang in terms of how long it will last, we do know that downtime for the next season of Fortnite is pinned for 11:30 PM ET / 8:30PM PT on December 2, 2023, and 4:30AM GMT on December 3, 2023. Whether the live event will run for the whole time that day remains to be seen, but hopefully it'll be active long enough for everyone to jump in and experience the Eminem concert, and whatever else is planned.
In 2005, the Stones announced plans for another world tour starting 21 August at a press conference and a mini concert at the Juilliard School in New York City. The A Bigger Bang Tour was expected to include dates throughout the United States and Canada before going to South America, Asia and Europe. During the Q&A, Mick Jagger told reporters that it would not necessarily be their last tour.
On 1 February 2006, the Stones played their first concert at the Baltimore Arena since 1969, the second smallest venue they played for the entire tour. Their most intimate performance, save the surprise Phoenix show in Toronto, was in Radio City Music Hall on 14 March 2006, in a private concert for supporters of the Robin Hood Foundation. This benefit concert was their only performance at the venue to date. Other intimate venues the Stones played during the tour was the Beacon Theatre in New York City. On 28 August 2005, the Rolling Stones performed at Frank Clair Stadium in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, their first performance in Ottawa since a performance at the Ottawa Auditorium 40 years earlier on 24 April 1965.[5]
The outstanding scale of the tour was realised on 18 February 2006 when the Stones played a one-night concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The free concert was broadcast on television and broke several records as the largest rock concert of all time. There were a reported two million people present on the beach and crowding subsequent streets. A special bridge was constructed for the band to cross from the stage to the hotel safely. Three days after the monstrous event, U2 played in São Paulo, and clearly affected by the huge night, ended their concert with the words: "I can't get no satisfaction!". While the Guinness Book of World Records states the largest free concert ever was given in the same spot in 1994 by Rod Stewart, to 3.5 million people, that figure includes everyone who was on Copacabana Beach for fireworks and New Year's Eve celebrations, not just for that concert.[citation needed] This show was recorded for exhibition on digital movie screens across the United States via Regal Cinemas and heard live on XM Radio. Additionally, the show was shown live on AOL Music in partnership with Network Live.
In mid-August 2007, several media sources reported that the band would quit touring at the end of their tour, and the last concert on the tour, in London on 26 August, would be their last gig ever. Less than a week later, in an interview with The Sun newspaper, Wood said the band had no plans to quit.[9] and Jagger also stated "I'm sure the Rolling Stones will do more things and more records and more tours."[10]
There were five different ticket options at each concert in the USA: Gold Seating $100, Diamond Seating $350, Premium Seating $175, General Admission $100 and Side Seating $50. In the United Kingdom, the price levels were 40, 60, 90, 150 and 340. Tickets had been seen on eBay for up to $4000.[12] Hundreds of tickets remained unsold at some of the band's UK shows, such as the show at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, though the show at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, was a sell out.[citation needed] The first concert at Fenway Park also saw California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger charge 36 Republican donors US$100,000 each to view the show with him in his VIP box. Jagger quipped about Schwarzenegger, "Apparently he's been fundraising outside, selling bootleg T-shirts and scalping tickets", to the crowd, with Richards adding, "Hey, Arnold, don't forget our cut on the T-shirts."[12]
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