F.A.M.E. Tour

F.A.M.E Tour
Tour by Chris Brown
Associated album F.A.M.E.
Start date April 20, 2011
End date December 9, 2011
Legs 3
Shows 4 in Oceania
32 in North America
1 in Middle East
37 total
Chris Brown tour chronology
Fan Appreciation Tour
(2009)
F.A.M.E Tour
(2011)

The F.A.M.E. Tour was a concert tour by American recording artist Chris Brown to support his fourth studio album, F.A.M.E. (2011). The tour began in Australia during April 2011. Brown headlined 32 concerts in North America, which began in September 2011 and ended in November 2011.

Contents

Background

On January 19, 2011, it was announced that Brown would embark on his "F.A.M.E. Tour" in Australia in April 2011.[1] Presented by Jive Live, managing director Daniel Pritchard said, "Australia will be the first country in the world to be able to see the new Chris Brown show. His incredible stage performances have earned him a reputation as one of this generation's most electrifying male performers."[1] Tickets for the shows were available on February 4 at Ticketek.[1] The North American tour dates were announced on August 10, 2011.[2] When speaking of the tour, Brown said, "this tour will allow me to paint a picture musically ... I want to bring a lot of energy and excitement to all the fans. It's going to be a great show."[2]

Opening acts

Critical reception

Briony Skinner from Brisbane Times wrote that Brown "certainly put on a memorable show", and added that he "delivered on the most spectacular aspect of his live performance and what many fans go to see – the dancing."[3] Adriana Urquia from MTV Australia wrote that Brown's vocal ability was "impressive" during the performances of his "heartfelt ballads".[4] She also added that, "Overall ... Brown had the crowd amped up and moving, jumping on cue, waving their arms and singing his tracks word for word."[4]

Setlist

  1. "Say It With Me"
  2. "I Can Transform Ya"
  3. "Wall to Wall"
  4. "Run It!"
  5. "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)"
  6. "Body 2 Body"
  7. "Wet the Bed"
  8. "Take You Down"
  9. "No Bullshit"
  10. "She Ain't You"
  11. "Oh My Love"
  12. "Deuces"
  13. "Look at Me Now"
  14. "With You"
  15. "All Back"
  16. "No Air"
  17. "Yeah 3x"
  18. "Forever"
Encore
  1. "Beautiful People"

Tour dates

Date City Country Venue
Oceania[1]
April 20, 2011 Adelaide Australia Adelaide Entertainment Centre
April 23, 2011 Melbourne Rod Laver Arena
April 26, 2011 Sydney Acer Arena
April 29, 2011 Brisbane Brisbane Entertainment Centre
North America[2]
September 12, 2011 Toronto Canada Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
September 14, 2011 Buffalo United States Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
September 16, 2011 Holmdel PNC Center
September 17, 2011 Washington, D.C. Verizon Center
September 18, 2011 Detroit Joe Louis Arena
September 21, 2011 Cleveland CSU
September 23, 2011 Chicago Tinley Park
September 24, 2011 St. Louis Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
September 25, 2011 Indianapolis Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
September 28, 2011 Baltimore 1st Mariner Arena
September 30, 2011 Uniondale Nassau Coliseum
October 1, 2011 Raleigh Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
October 2, 2011 Atlanta Lakewood Amphitheatre
October 5, 2011 Miami, Florida American Airlines Arena
October 7, 2011 Tampa, Florida 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
October 8, 2011 Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
October 9, 2011 Virginia Beach Farm Bureau Amphitheatre
October 12, 2011 Kansas City Sprint Center
October 14, 2011 Dallas GEXA Pavilion
October 15, 2011 New Orleans New Orleans Arena
October 16, 2011 Houston Woodlands
October 18, 2011 Phoenix Ashley Pavilion
October 20, 2011 Los Angeles Staples Center
October 22, 2011 Oakland Sleep Train Concord
October 23, 2011 Sacramento Sleep Train Amphitheatre
October 26, 2011 Memphis FedExForum
October 28, 2011 Philadelphia Wells Fargo Arena
October 29, 2011 Pittsburgh Consol Energy Center
October 30, 2011 Uncasville[5] Mohegan Sun Arena
November 1, 2011 Cleveland Wolstein Center at CSU
November 4, 2011 Phoenix Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion
November 5, 2011 Irvine Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
November 6, 2011 Chula Vista Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
Middle East [6]
December 9, 2011 Dubai United Arab Emirates Dubai Festival City Concert Arena

Canceled dates

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Barnett, Sophie (January 19, 2011). "Chris Brown's Aussie Tour!". MTV Australia. MTV Networks. http://www.mtv.com.au/news/1d005bae-chris-brown-australia-tour/. Retrieved January 24, 2011. 
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Chris Brown Announces Fall Tour Dates". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. August 10, 2011. http://www.rap-up.com/2011/08/10/chris-brown-announces-fall-tour-dates/. Retrieved August 11, 2011. 
  3. ^ Skinner, Briony (April 30, 2011). "Synced or not, Chris Brown sex appeal wins Brisbane's hearts". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Digital. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/synced-or-not-chris-brown-sex-appeal-wins-brisbanes-hearts-20110430-1e1lo.html. Retrieved August 13, 2011. 
  4. ^ a b Urquia, Adriana (April 28, 2011). "Review | Chris Brown F.A.M.E. Tour!". MTV Australia. MTV Networks. http://www.mtv.com.au/news/522d8975-review-chris-brown-fame-tour-australia-2011/. Retrieved August 13, 2011. 
  5. ^ "Chris Brown-The F.A.M.E. Tour". Mohegan sun. September 9, 2011. http://www.mohegansun.com/entertainment/schedule-of-events.html?featureid=cae8278c. Retrieved September 26, 2011. 
  6. ^ "Chris Brown-The F.A.M.E. Tour:Dubai". Timeoutdubai.com. http://www.timeoutdubai.com/nightlife/events/13151. Retrieved December 9, 2011. 
  7. ^ Clarke, Jenna (May 3, 2011). "Chris Brown cancels Perth show | F.A.M.E. Tour". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/sick-chris-brown-cancels-perth-gig-20110503-1e5tk.html. Retrieved May 3, 2011. 
  8. ^ http://qctimes.com/entertainment/music/chris-brown-cancels-i-wireless-center-concert/article_abe6afea-fb40-11e0-bab4-001cc4c03286.html