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Big Time Summer Tour

The Big Time Summer Tour was the third concert tour and the first official world tour by boy band Big Time Rush. Visiting the Americas, the tour supported the band's second studio album, Elevate and their second official soundtrack, Big Time Movie Soundtrack.[1] The tour began in July 2012 and ended in the following October. It became the second best selling tour according to ticketmaster.com in the summer of 2012 as well.

Background

The tour was announced in February 2012, days before the band commenced their second tour.[2] This tour saw the band performing in amphitheatres during the summer season. Band member Carlos Peña said the tour was "going to be crazy", allowing the band to do a more expansive show with a bigger set.[3] This also marks the band's first performance in South America, headlining the Z Festival and Teens Live Festival. Commenting on the tour, the band stated: "We can't wait to hit the road again. The Better with U Tour has been amazing and we're incredibly grateful to our fans who have supported us and made our first [tour] a success".[3]

Critical reception

The tour received mixed reviews from music critics. The concert at the Mandalay Bay Events Center was enjoyed by everyone in the audience, writes Ron Sylvester (Las Vegas Sun). He continues, "Because the true measure of Big Time Rush won't be about a show on one Saturday night at Mandalay Bay. It will be written in the memories of the screaming girls if they continue to warmly recall those songs as they grow up. And whether they're willing to buy tickets to hear that music again in Las Vegas showrooms 40 years from now".[4]

Jim Abbott (Orlando Sentinel) called the show at the Amway Center unnatural and formulaic. He explains, "Compared with that free-spirited British group, BTR's stage presence was more contrived, more tightly choreographed even in the moments that were supposed to be spontaneous".[5]

Opening acts

Setlist

  1. "Elevate"
  2. "Time of Our Life"
  3. "City Is Ours"
  4. "No Idea"
  5. "Love Me Love Me"
  6. "If I Ruled the World"
  7. "Halfway There"
  8. "Invisible"
  9. "Boyfriend"
  10. "Cover Girl"
  11. "Worldwide"
  12. "I Want to Hold Your Hand"
  13. "Help!"
  14. "Show Me"
  15. "Music Sounds Better with U"
  16. "Windows Down"
  17. "Til I Forget About You"
  18. "Big Time Rush"

Shows

Cancelled

Notes

  1. ^ This concert was a part of "Summerfest"[13]
  2. ^ This concert was a part of the "California Mid-State Fair"[15]
  3. ^ This concert was a part of the "Iowa State Fair"[17]
  4. ^ This concert was a part of the "Puyallup Fair"[23]
  5. ^ a b These concerts were a part of the "Z Festival"[25]
  6. ^ a b These concerts were a part of the "Teens Live Festival"[27]

External links

References

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  2. ^ Pittman, Sarah Marie (February 27, 2012). "Big Summer For Big Time Rush". Pollstar. Archived from the original on May 19, 2013. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
  3. ^ a b Garibaldi, Christina (November 30, 2011). "Big Time Rush Preparing For 'Crazy' U.S. Tour". MTV News. Viacom Media Networks. Archived from the original on May 19, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  4. ^ Sylvester, Ron (July 24, 2012). "Photos: Big Time Rush is a big time rush for young girls at Mandalay Bay". Las Vegas Sun. The Greenspun Corporation. Archived from the original on May 19, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  5. ^ a b Abbott, Jim (August 28, 2012). "Concert review: Big Time Rush at Amway Center". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on May 19, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  6. ^ Exton, Emily (February 29, 2012). "Cody Simpson Joining Big Time Rush's Summer Tour". Popdust. Archived from the original on May 19, 2013. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
  7. ^ "J-14 Exclusive: Rachel Crow Talks Tennis, Cody Simpson, and Big Time Rush". J-14. Bauer Media Group. August 23, 2012. Archived from the original on May 19, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  8. ^ "WEEKENDER: The Renfrew Fair turns 158, Canada celebrates Indian cinema, and Tyler Medeiros joins Big Time Rush". Ottawa Magazine. St. Joseph Communications. September 5, 2012. Archived from the original on May 28, 2013. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
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    • "Big Time Summer Tour!". Big Time Tour. February 27, 2012. Archived from the original on May 18, 2013. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
    • "Big Time Rush Announce 'Big Time Summer' Tour". J-14. Bauer Media Group. February 28, 2012. Archived from the original on May 18, 2013. Retrieved May 18, 2013.
    • Sterdan, Darryl (February 27, 2012). "Big Time rush back to Canada". The London Free Press. Québecor Média. Archived from the original on May 19, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
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  17. ^ Lawler, Joe (February 23, 2012). "Larry the Cable Guy, Big Time Rush coming to the Iowa State Fair". The Des Moines Register. Gannett Company. Archived from the original on May 26, 2013. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
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  19. ^ "Billboard Boxscore". Billboard. Vol. 124, no. 34. New York City, New York: Prometheus Global Media. September 15, 2012. ISSN 0006-2510. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
  20. ^ "Billboard Boxscore". Billboard. Vol. 124, no. 39. New York City, New York: Prometheus Global Media. October 20, 2012. ISSN 0006-2510. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  21. ^ "Billboard Boxscore". Billboard. Vol. 124, no. 40. New York City, New York: Prometheus Global Media. October 27, 2012. ISSN 0006-2510. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved October 21, 2012.
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  23. ^ Sailor, Craig (March 2, 2012). "Big Time Rush and Cody Simpson to play Puyallup Fair Sept. 17". The News Tribune. Archived from the original on May 26, 2013. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  24. ^ "THE BIG TIME SUMMER TOUR HAS ADDED MORE DATES!". Big Time Tour. August 16, 2012. Archived from the original on May 26, 2013. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
  25. ^ "Z Festival 2012: Demi Lovato, The Wanted, Big Time Rush e outras cinco atrações confirmadas" [Z Festival 2012: Demi Lovato, The Wanted, Big Time Rush and other five attractions confirmed]. Universo Online (in Portuguese). Grupo Folha. August 16, 2012. Archived from the original on May 26, 2013. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
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  27. ^ "Festival de pop juvenil reunirá en Lima a las bandas The Wanted y Big Time Rush" [Festival of juvenile pop will assemble in Lima to the bands The Wanted and Big Time Rush]. El Comercio (in Spanish). Empresa Editora El Comercio S.A. August 17, 2012. Archived from the original on May 26, 2013. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
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  30. ^ "CANCELLED: Big Time Rush". The Gazette. Clarity Media Group. Archived from the original on May 26, 2013. Retrieved May 26, 2013.
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  32. ^ Andino, Allan (October 3, 2012). "Big Time Rush ya no viene" [Big Time Rush cancel]. al Día (in Spanish). Archived from the original on May 26, 2013. Retrieved May 26, 2013.