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Dream Tour
Tour by Ai
Associated albumDream
Start dateMay 14, 2022
End dateDecember 9, 2022
No. of shows33
Ai concert chronology
  • It's All Me Tour
    (2021)
  • Dream Tour
    (2022)
  • Respect Tour
    (2023–24)

The Dream Tour was the thirteenth headlining concert tour by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Ai and was in support of her twelfth studio album, Dream (2022). The tour began on May 14, 2022, in Koshigaya, Japan and concluded on December 9, 2022, in Tokyo, Japan.

Background[edit]

On November 1, 2022, Ai performed her final show of the It's All Me Tour at the Tokyo International Forum.[1] On that same day, her single "Aldebaran" was released digitally, which became a moderate success in Japan. In December 2021, Ai announced the tour with limited pre-order tickets for her fan club members through January 10, 2022.[2] A few days later, she announced her twelfth studio album, Dream.[3][4] Auditions for background dancers were held from December 17 to January 3, 2022.[5]

The tour initially was set to conclude on October 22, 2022.[2] Additional performance dates were added for September 30, October 8 and November 4 and 6. A final tour performance was added for December 9. Choreography was handled by Riehata, Luther Brown and Elysandra Quinones.

Concert synopsis[edit]

The show featured a series of special lighting effects and four dancers. Reviewers at Barks noted the highlights of the tour were "definitely the dancing".[6] The opening number of the performance was "Not So Different". While performing "Last Words", Ai commented on the age of the song.[7] During the performance of "Soul Train", the costumes and stage are set in a style of the 1970's.[7] During the second half, Ai performs her English songs, including "Moriagaro" and "Let It Go". The performance closed with "We Have a Dream" from Ai's twelfth studio album, Dream. Encore performances included "Aldebaran" and "Happiness".

Setlist[edit]

Setlist

This set list is representative of the show on June 5, 2022 in Matsudo. It is not intended to represent all concerts for the tour.[8]

  1. "Not So Different"
  2. "Last Words"
  3. "Independent Woman"
  4. "Story"
  5. "Dear Mama"
  6. "Dear Papa"
  7. "Soul Train"
  8. "Moriagaro"
  9. "Welcome to My City"
  10. "Let It Go"
  11. "We Have a Dream"
Encore
  2. "Aldebaran"
  4. "365"
  6. "Happiness"

Tour dates[edit]

Tour dates for the Dream Tour.[2][9]

Date City Country Venue
May 14, 2022 Koshigaya Japan Sun City Koshigaya City
May 21, 2022 Oita Iichiko Gran Theater
May 22, 2022 Miyazaki Miyazaki Shimin Bunka
June 5, 2022 Matsudo Hall of the Forest 21
June 11, 2022 Saga Saga City Culture Hall
June 18, 2022 Nagoya Aichi Prefectural Art Theater
June 19, 2022 Yokkaichi Yokkaichi City Cultural Center
June 25, 2022 Otsu Biwako Hall
June 26, 2022 Himeji Himeji Cultural Convention Center
July 2, 2022 Sendai Sendai Sun Plaza
July 3, 2022 Niigata Niigata Prefectural Civic Center
July 10, 2022 Tokyo Tokyo International Forum
July 21, 2022 Osaka Festival Hall
August 6, 2022 Kanazawa Honda no Mori Hall
August 7, 2022 Takasaki Takasaki City Theatre
August 11, 2022 Shizuoka Shizuoka Citizens Cultural Center
August 14, 2022 Chikusei The Hirosawa City Hall
August 20, 2022 Sapporo Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater
August 21, 2022
August 27, 2022 Kagoshima Kagoshima Arena
August 28, 2022
September 3, 2022 Nagasaki Nagasaki Brick Hall
September 4, 2022 Fukuoka Fukuoka Sun Palace
September 10, 2022 Koriyama Koriyama Cultural Center
September 17, 2022 Kanazawa Kanagawa Kenmin Hall
September 30, 2022 Kofu YCC Prefectural Citizen's Culture Hall
October 8, 2022 Nagoya Nagoya Congress Center
October 15, 2022 Morioka Morioka Shimin Bunka Hall
October 16, 2022 Aomori Link Station Hall Aomori
October 22, 2022 Hiroshima Hiroshima Bunka Gakuen HBG Hall
November 4, 2022 Sakai Fenice Sacay
November 6, 2022 Kyoto ROHM Theatre Kyoto
December 9, 2012 Tokyo Tokyo International Forum

References[edit]

  1. ^ "AI、NHK朝ドラ『カムカムエヴリバディ』主題歌「アルデバラン」ライブ映像をフル公開". THE FIRST TIMES (in Japanese). Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "AIが"史上最強の最高のライブ"を見せる「DREAM TOUR」5月より開催". Natalie Music (in Japanese). Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  3. ^ "AIがオリジナルフルアルバム「DREAM」リリース、5月から全国ツアー開催". Natalie Music (in Japanese). Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  4. ^ "AI、ニューアルバム『DREAM』クロスフェード映像＆スペシャルサイト公開 本人の生歌唱などの封入特典も". Real Sound (in Japanese). Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  5. ^ "AI、＜AI "DREAM TOUR" DANCER AUDITION＞開催". BARKS (in Japanese). Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  6. ^ "AI、＜DREAM TOUR＞開幕". BARKS (in Japanese). Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  7. ^ a b "【オフィシャルライブレポート】AI、ニューアルバム『DREAM』を引っ提げての全国ツアー、『AI DREAM TOUR』をスタート！". Vocal Magazine (in Japanese). May 18, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  8. ^ "Ai Live Tour 6/5/2022 Chiba Setori - Dream Tour". music-setlist. June 27, 2022.
  9. ^ "Live Tours". AiMusic (in Japanese). Archived from the original on August 30, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
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