Big Time Rush in Concert was the debut concert tour by American boy band, Big Time Rush. Visiting the U.S., Germany, and the U.K., the tour supported their debut album, BTR. The majority of the tour performed at several radio festivals, state fairs and amusement parks with about 20,000 spectators. The trek began in April 2011, and ended in December.
Critical reception[]
The tour received positive praise from music critics. Many commented on their energetic performance and interaction with fans. At the Stanislaus County Fair, Deke Farrow (The Modesto Bee) writes it was the largest concert crowd at the fair. He goes on to say, "And outside the stage area, where there was no way they could see the band, little girls on their dads' shoulders looked just as thrilled as if they were in the front row. Experiencing a big-time rush indeed".[1]
John J. Moser (The Morning Call) states the show at The Great Allentown Fair was filled with energy sensitivity, fantasy, connectivity, musicality and brevity. He continues, "It was refreshing that in an age where lip-synching is readily accepted, the members of Big Time Rush really sang, taking turns on lead vocals. They all were competent, and even pleasant, singers". At the Allegan County Fair, Kelle Barr (Kalamazoo Gazette) noted the shows was crowd pleasing for fans and their parents. She also says, "With sharp looks, smooth harmonies and melodies — let alone their electric, synchronized dancing — BTR may be the resurrection of the boy band. Just maybe".
Cathalena E. Burch (Arizona Daily Star) gave high praise of the show at the Arizona State Fair. During the show, she expressed how the concrete shook from the thousands of screaming girls. She further comments, "Their stage show is choreographed to the most minor details, from the infectious, cardio-pumping dance moves to inviting an audience member to join them in their acoustic set. Even the adults in the audience, the parents taking their young kids to their first-ever concert, were bopping and fist pumping, singing along without missing a word".
Opening acts[]
- Days Difference (North America, select dates)
- Hot Chelle Rae (North America, select dates)
- New Hollow (Eureka, Fairlea and New Albany)
- Greyson Chance (New Albany)
Setlist[]
- "Untitled I" (contains elements of "We Will Rock You") (Instrumental Introduction)
- "Famous"
- "Big Time Rush"
- "Til I Forget About You"
- "Big Night"
- "Stuck"
- "I Want to Hold Your Hand" (The Beatles cover)
- "Worldwide"
- "Untitled II" (Video Interlude)
- "Nothing Even Matters"
- "If I Ruled the World"
- "Any Kind of Guy"
- "Boyfriend"
- "City Is Ours"
- Encore
- "Halfway There"
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Tour dates[]
Date (2011) | City | Country | Venue | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Europe | |||||
April 19 | London | England | O2 Empire Shepherd's Bush | ||
April 21 | Munich | Germany | Hansa 39 | ||
North America | |||||
May 14 | Orlando | United States | Universal Music Plaza Stage | ||
May 21 | Mansfield | Comcast Center | |||
May 22 | Agawam | Rivers Edge Picnic Grove | |||
June 4 | Saratoga Springs | Saratoga Performing Arts Center | |||
June 5 | Wappingers Falls | Dutchess Stadium | |||
June 25 | Tulsa | Big Splash | |||
July 1 | Del Mar | Heineken Grandstand Stage | |||
Europe | |||||
July 7 | Cologne | Germany | E-Werk | ||
July 8 | Manchester | England | Manchester Academy | ||
North America | |||||
July 19 | Central Point | United States | Lithia Motors Amphitheater | ||
July 20 | Turlock | Budweiser Variety Free Stage | |||
July 22 | Costa Mesa | Pacific Amphitheatre | |||
July 23 | Kansas City | Heart of America Theatre | |||
July 24 | Harrington | Wilmington Trust Grandstand | |||
July 31 | Denver | Elitch Arena | |||
August 2 | Eureka | Old Glory Amphitheatre | |||
August 3 | Columbus | Celeste Center | |||
August 5 | Clearfield | Clearfield Grandstand | |||
August 6 | West Allis | State Fair Main Stage | |||
August 7 | Midland | Dow Diamond | |||
August 10 | Hamburg | Buffalo.com Grandstand | |||
August 11 | Indianapolis | Hoosier Lottery Grandstand | |||
August 12 | Peru | Illinois Valley Regional Airport | |||
August 14 | Fairlea | State Fair of West Virginia Grandstand | |||
August 20 | Farmingville | Brookhaven Amphitheater | |||
August 21 | Lima | Infield Grandstand | |||
August 27 | Falcon Heights | Minnesota State Fair Grandstand | |||
August 28 | Essex | Champlain Valley Expo Grandstand | |||
August 30 | Boston | House of Blues | |||
August 31 | Hampton Beach | Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom | |||
September 1 | Geddes | Chevy Court | |||
September 3 | Jackson Township | Northern Star Arena | |||
September 4 | Allentown | Allentown Fairgrounds Grandstand | |||
September 10 | York | Toyota Grandstand | |||
September 11 | Allegan | Allegan County Fair Grandstand | |||
September 17 | Spencer | U.S. Cellular Grandstand | |||
September 18 | Hutchinson | ||||
September 25 | New Albany | Wexner Estate | |||
October 8 | Fresno | Paul Paul Theatre | |||
November 5 | Phoenix | Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum | |||
November 30 | Rochester | Blue Cross Arena | |||
December 3 | Los Angeles | Nokia Theatre L.A. Live | |||
December 4 | Minneapolis | Target Center | |||
December 6 | Buffalo | First Niagara Center | |||
December 7 | Philadelphia | Wells Fargo Center | |||
December 9 | New York City | Madison Square Garden | |||
December 10 | Scranton | SCC Grand Ballroom | |||
December 11 | Tampa | St. Pete Times Forum | |||
December 12 | Hershey | Giant Center | |||
December 13 | Duluth | Arena at Gwinnett Center |
External links[]
References[]
v · d · e | Big Time Rush |
Discography · Videography · Awards and nominations · Songs · Live performances | |
Members | Kendall Schmidt · James Maslow · Carlos PenaVega · Logan Henderson |
Studio albums | BTR (2010) · Elevate (2011) · 24/seven (2013) · Another Life (2023) |
Compilations | The Greatest Hits (2016) · L'Intégrale (2016) · Ultimate Fan Edition (2016) |
Extended plays | Best of Season 1 (2010) · Holiday Bundle (2010) · Big Time Movie Soundtrack (2012) · Untitled Spanglish EP (2023) |
Concert tours | Big Time Rush in Concert · Better with U Tour · Big Time Summer Tour · Summer Break Tour · Live World Tour · Forever Tour · Can't Get Enough Tour |
Promotional tours | Big Time Rush & Walgreens · Big Time Rush Live |
Virtual concerts | Big Time Rush: The City Is Ours |
Television | 7 Secrets with Big Time Rush · Big Time Rush: Live from Times Square · Big Time Rush: Party All Night · BTR: Music Sounds Better with U · Big Time Tour |