Showgirl: The Greatest Hits Tour
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It has been suggested that Showgirl: The Homecoming Tour be merged into this article or section. (Discuss) Proposed since September 2011. |
| Showgirl: The Greatest Hits Tour | ||||
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 Minogue performing during her 2005 European Tour. |
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| Tour by Kylie Minogue | ||||
| Associated album | Ultimate Kylie | |||
| Start date | 19 March 2005 | |||
| End date | 7 May 2005 | |||
| Legs | 1 | |||
| Shows | 37 in Europe | |||
| Kylie Minogue tour chronology | ||||
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Showgirl: The Greatest Hits Tour is a concert tour by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. Minogue was originally scheduled to perform in Australia and Asia during the tour, but she was forced to cancel the tour when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.[1] She resumed the tour – renamed Showgirl: The Homecoming Tour – on 11 November 2006, performing at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, with a revised set list and new costumes.[2] The tour is estimated to have grossed over US$19.9 million in the UK alone.[3]
Contents |
[edit] Set list
Act 1: Showgirl
- "Overture" (Instrumental Introduction)
- "Better the Devil You Know"
- "In Your Eyes"
- "Giving You Up"
- "On a Night Like This"
Act 2: Smiley-Kylie
- Medley:
- "Shocked" (contains excerpts from: "Do You Dare?", "It's No Secret", "Give Me Just a Little More Time", "Keep on Pumpin' It" and "What Kind of Fool (Heard All That Before)")
- "What Do I Have to Do?" (contains excerpt from "Over Dreaming (Over You)")
- "Spinning Around" (contains excerpts from "Step Back in Time" along with elements of "Finally", and "Such a Good Feeling")
Act 3: Denial
- "In Denial" (virtual duet with Neil Tennant)
- "Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi"
- "Confide in Me"
Act 4: What Kylie Wants, Kylie Gets
- "Red Blooded Woman" (contains excerpts from "Where the Wild Roses Grow")
- "Slow"
- "Please Stay"
Act 5: Dreams
- "Over the Rainbow"
- "Come into My World"
- "Chocolate"
- "I Believe in You"
- "Dreams"
Act 6: Kyliesque
Act 7: Minx in Space
Encore
- "Especially for You" (contains elements of "Love's in Need of Love Today")
- "Love at First Sight"
[edit] Tour dates
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
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| Europe | |||
| 19 March 2005 | Glasgow | Scotland | Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre |
| 20 March 2005 | |||
| 22 March 2005 | |||
| 23 March 2005 | |||
| 24 March 2005 | |||
| 26 March 2005 | Paris | France | Zénith de Paris |
| 27 March 2005 | Rotterdam | Netherlands | Ahoy Rotterdam |
| 28 March 2005 | Antwerp | Belgium | Sportpaleis |
| 30 March 2005 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle |
| 31 March 2005 | Munich | Germany | Olympiahalle |
| 1 April 2005 | Basel | Switzerland | St. Jakobshalle |
| 3 April 2005 | Aalborg | Denmark | Gigantium |
| 4 April 2005 | Hamburg | Germany | Color Line Arena |
| 5 April 2005 | Cologne | Kölnarena | |
| 7 April 2005 | Dublin | Ireland | Point Theatre |
| 8 April 2005 | |||
| 9 April 2005 | |||
| 11 April 2005 | |||
| 12 April 2005 | |||
| 15 April 2005 | Birmingham | England | NEC Arena |
| 16 April 2005 | |||
| 17 April 2005 | |||
| 19 April 2005 | |||
| 20 April 2005 | |||
| 21 April 2005 | |||
| 23 April 2005 | Manchester | Manchester Evening News Arena | |
| 24 April 2005 | |||
| 26 April 2005 | |||
| 27 April 2005 | |||
| 28 April 2005 | |||
| 30 April 2005 | London | Earls Court Exhibition Centre | |
| 1 May 2005 | |||
| 2 May 2005 | |||
| 4 May 2005 | |||
| 5 May 2005 | |||
| 6 May 2005 | |||
| 7 May 2005 | |||
[edit] Box office score data
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| Venue | City | Tickets sold/available | Gross revenue |
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| NEC | Birmingham | 65,976 / 65,976 (100%) | $4,572,554 |
| SECC | Glasgow | 43,100 / 43,100 (100%) | $3,040,468 |
| MEN | Manchester | 74,060 / 74,060 (100%) | $5,234,740 |
| Earls Court | London | 105,840 / 105,840 (100%) | $7,125,132 |
| TOTAL | 288,976 / 288,976 (100%) | $19,972,894 |
[edit] Broadcasts and recordings
Minogue performance in London, England on 6 May 2005 was filmed for TV broadcast and DVD release. The performance was released on DVD and Universal Media Disc on 28 November 2005. The DVD also featured "Behind the Feathers", a documentary, screensavers and exclusive photographs.[4]
The DVD reached number twenty-six on Australia's End of the Year Music DVD Chart in 2005.[5] It was certified platinum in the UK in 2005 and four times platinum in Australia in 2006.[6][7] Kylie Showgirl was nominated for "Best Music DVD" at the 2006 ARIA Music Awards, losing to Eskimo Joe.[8]
On 12 December 2005, Minogue released a digital EP featuring eight songs recorded in London, England during the Showgirl - The Greatest Hits Tour.[9]
[edit] Personnel
Direction: Russel Thomas
Executive Producer: Bill Lord, Kylie Minogue and Terry Blamey
Creative Director: William Baker and Alan MacDonald
Musical Producer: Steve Anderson
Choreography: Michael Rooney and Rafael Bonachela. Costumes designed by: John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, Julien Macdonald, Ed Meadham and Gareth Pugh
Shoes by: Manolo Blahnik
Jewellery: Bvlgari
Millinery: Stephen Jones
Hair Stylist: Karen Alder
[edit] References
- ^ Corder, Mike. "Kylie Minogue Has Breast Cancer". CBS. 17 May 2005. Retrieved 9 May 2008.
- ^ Sams, Christine. "Feathered Kylie's fans tickled pink". The Sydney Morning Herald. 12 November 2006. Retrieved 9 May 2008.
- ^ Waddell, Ray (2005-06-01). "The Eagles Are Top Touring Act At 2005 Mid-Point". Billboard/All Business. AllBusiness.com, Inc.. http://www.allbusiness.com/retail-trade/miscellaneous-retail-retail-stores-not/4377789-1.html. Retrieved 2008-12-26.
- ^ "Kylie Minogue - Showgirl - The Greatest Hits Tour". Warner Music Australia. Retrieved 10 May 2008.
- ^ "ARIA Charts - End Of Year Charts - Music DVD Chart 2005". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 10 May 2008.
- ^ "British platinum certification for Showgirl". British Phonographic Industry. 9 December 2005. Retrieved 10 May 2008.
- ^ "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2006 DVD". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 10 May 2008.
- ^ Lynch, Sean. "Music News: 2006 ARIA AWARD Nominations Announced". WebWombat.com.au. Retrieved 10 May 2008.
- ^ "Kylie Minogue - Showgirl - The Greatest Hits Tour". 7Digital.com. Retrieved 10 May 2008.
[edit] External links
- Kylie's Official Site
- "2005 Showgirl - The Greatest Hits Tour"
- SHOWGIRL 2005
- Kylie Minogue SHOW GIRL the Greatest Hits tour - 2005
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