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The Most Anticipated Tours of 2023

It’s a good year for music lovers, who will be able to see some of their favorite artists hit the road again after long hiatuses.

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By Anna Tingley

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Beyoncé, who broke the record for most Grammy wins of all time with her seventh studio album “Renaissance,” will embark on her “Renaissance Tour,” her first tour since 2016. Taylor Swift kicks off her “Eras Tour” this month, after nearly breaking Ticketmaster due to overwhelming demand. Other anticipated tours include Sza’s “SOS Tour,” the Jonas Brothers’ five-night residency on Broadway and Lizzo’s “Special Tour.”

Below, check out the most anticipated tours of 2023, and how to buy tickets.

BEYONCÉ

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Beyoncé’s Renaissance outing is by far the most anticipated tour this year. The singer will perform her new album for the first time, after becoming the most decorated Grammy winner in history. Beyoncé’s last performance was in January at the Atlantis the Royal Resort in Dubai, for which she was reportedly paid close to $24 million. Before that, her last full tour was the nearly six-month, 49-date “Formation” tour in 2016.

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TAYLOR SWIFT

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Taylor Swift’s much anticipated Eras Tour kicks off in March, with dates set across the U.S and internationally later this year. The support acts are very much all about the sisterhood, with a host of acts Swift has championed in the past. Opening acts for the U.S. leg of the tour are ParamoreHaimPhoebe Bridgers, Beabadoobee, Girl in Red, Muna, Gayle, Gracie Abrams and Owenn.

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JONAS BROTHERS

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The Jonas Brothers are headed to a five-night residency on Broadway, from March 14-18. Each night’s performance at the Marquis Theatre will zero in on a different album, including “Jonas Brothers,” “A Little Bit Longer,” “Lines, Vines and Trying Times,” “Happiness Begins” and the upcoming “The Album.”

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SZA

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Fresh off the release of her second studio album “SOS,” SZA has announced her first-ever arena tour. With support from Omar Apollo, the tour opened on Feb. 21 in Columbus, Ohio, and will wrap up on March 22 in Los Angeles. SZA will also hit arenas including Chicago’s United Center and New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

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LIZZO

Following a packed 2022 — with a double duty hosting and performance gig on “Saturday Night Live,” and visits to NBC’s “Today Show” and CBS’ “Late Late Show with James Corden — Lizzo kicked off her Special Tour in September in support of her new album.

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PARAMORE

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After six years of Paramore’s members doing solid solo work and being away from each other as a band, they’ve crafted a sixth album, “This Is Why,” which they are supporting with an international tour that will run through August.

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ED SHEERAN

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After wrapping the European leg of his tour, Ed Sheeran will kick off the North American segment of his “+ – = ÷ x Tour” (pronounced “The Mathematics Tour”) in May, with dates scheduled through the end of September. Main support on a majority of the dates comes from R&B singer Khalid (May 6th-September 2nd), with rapper/singer-songwriter Russ rounding out the tour (September 9th-23rd); Dylan, Cat Burns, Maisie Peters, and Rosa Linn alternate as first of three.

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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

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At last, Bruce Springsteen fans can let go over their angst over whether the performer will reach Los Angeles and many other areas left off the first leg of his U.S. tour this year. The second leg of Bruce Springsteen’s North American tour begins August 9 with a show at Chicago’s Wrigley Field and ends at the close of fall back indoors with shows at L.A.’s Forum on Dec. 4 and 6 and San Francisco’s Chase Center on Dec. 8.

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JANET JACKSON

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Janet Jackson revealed that she would be going back on tour this year, with Ludacris as the opening act. She also promised that there “will be new music” in the video announcement she made for the tour.

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SHANIA TWAIN

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Shania Twain will hit the road following her sixth studio album “Queen of Me,” released in February. Alongside her debut, the country icon will embark on a global arena tour spanning 49 dates, including stops at Nashville’s Geodis Park on June 7 and at New York’s Madison Square Garden on July 11.

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SABRINA CARPENTER

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At the end of last year, Sabrina Carpenter surprised fans by announcing a second North American leg to her successful Emails I Can’t Send Tour. Carpenter will begin her tour in Fort Lauderdale on Mar. 16 before making her way through Texas and stopping at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles on Apr. 20. She’ll then head to the east coast stopping at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on May 2 and New York City’s Terminal 5 on May 11.

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THE NATIONAL

The National will embark on a 19-concert arena tour,  with special guests Soccer Mommy, The Beths and Bartees Strange, following the April release of their new album “First Two Pages of Frankenstein.”

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MADONNA

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Madonna announced dates for “Madonna: The Celebration Tour,” in a viral video with a wink to her 1990 film “Truth or Dare.” The video features Judd Apatow, Jack Black, Lil Wayne, Diplo, Bob the Drag Queen, Kate Berlant, Larry Owens, Meg Stalter, Eric Andre and culminates with Amy Schumer daring Madonna to go on tour and perform her four decades of mega hits. The singer will rise to the challenge beginning on July 15, with a tour that will “be highlighting her unmatched catalog of music from the past 40-plus years,” according to the announcement.

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METALLICA

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Following last summer’s 25-date stadium run, Metallica is returning to North America for a second leg of its “Worldwired” tour, bringing the in-the-round production currently being seen in European arenas. The new dates kick off on September 2 in Madison, Wisconsin and stretch into March of 2019. 

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KALI UCHIS

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Kali Uchis will hit the road in support of her new album “Red Moon in Venus,” released March 3. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will have stops at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom, Washington D.C.’s Anthem and more. These dates are on top of the string of festivals Uchis is set to perform this year, including Coachella, and Lollapalooza in Chile, Argentina and Brazil, in addition to Estéreo Picnic in Colombia.

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THE LUMINEERS

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After their successful Brightside World Tour last year, The Lumineers have announced an encore set of shows for this fall. The group — ed by Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites — is set to open their tour in Maine in mid-August before stopping at several amphitheaters and music festivals, including Aspen’s Jazz Aspen Snowmass festival. Accompanied by James Bay as an opener, they’ll conclude their tour at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl on Sept. 15.

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MACKLEMORE

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Macklemore will perform radio staples like “Thrift Shop,” “Can’t Stop Us” and “Same Love” to fans all over North America this fall, in addition to new songs from his fifth album “BEN.” The tour announcement came after releasing the charming “No Bad Days” music video directed by his seven-year-old daughter, Sloane.

KATY PERRY

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“‘Play’ is a captivating, grin-inducing show that you may well wish you could mainline, repeatedly, or at least have captured in shroom form that could be put on sale in the gift shop,” Variety music writer Chris Willman wrote about Perry’s Las Vegas residency. All the glitz and glam aside, you can expect to see Perry perform her most famous songs during her stint in Vegas, where she’s sure to deliver the fan favorites that catalyzed her career such as “Hot n Cold” and, aptly, “Waking Up in Vegas.”

BUY NOW: $96 – $842 

CLAIRO

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It seems like yesterday that Clairo dropped her 2019 debut album “Immunity,” after “Pretty Girl” became a viral hit during her freshman year of college. But now, the English-based singer is already selling out venues at major cities across the country for her second album, the Jack Antonoff-produced “Sling.”

BUY NOW: $35 – $3,893 

JOHN MAYER

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John Mayer’s 2023 North American tour is in support of his eighth studio album “Sob Rock,” marking his return to the stage after wrapping up a 2021 tour with Dead and Co. While his new music was met with mixed reviews by critics, any longtime Mayer fans will want the chance to see the prolific songwriter and objective “shredder” perform live.

BUY NOW: $103 – $5,837 

BIG THIEF

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Big Thief is another band with a sprawling album, clocking in at 80 minutes with 20 songs. But the indie-rock band’s cult followers are surely happy to be lulled to sleep by Adrianne Lenker’s soothing vocals in the quartet’s new music, only to be rocked to their feet by James Krivchenia’s drums and guitar. The Brooklyn-based crew kicked off their tour in North America last year, and will continue on to spots across the U.K and Europe.

BUY NOW: $63 – $213 

BON IVER

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Like many planned events in 2020, Justin Vernon’s tour in support of his Grammy-nominated “i.i” was canceled due to the pandemic. Now, the singer and songwriter behind Bon Iver will finally take his band across stages throughout the U.S, before a final string of dates set in Europe. Concert-goers can expect a fun slate of guest performers and openers, such as Dijon, Bonny Light Horseman and Carm.

BUY NOW: $57 – $790 

COLDPLAY

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This is definitely the most sustainable tour to support this year. After declining to tour their album “Everyday Life” in 2019 for environmental reasons, the beloved group is returning to the stage in support of their most recent album “Music of the Spheres.” The Chris Martin-helmed band is staying true to their values while on the road, though, promising to cut emissions by 50 percent by powering the entire tour with renewable energy.

BUY NOW: $68 – $5,811 

FOO FIGHTERS

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It can be hard to keep track of everything Dave Grohl is up to. His memoir “The Storyteller” which came out last October is still a New York Times bestseller, and his supernatural horror flick “Studio 666” is currently in theaters. But now, the 16-time Grammy winner is leading the Foo Fighters across the country as part of the band’s 27th anniversary. The group will travel across North America, South America, Europe and the U.K.

BUY NOW: $286 – $409 

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“Jephte Bastien: Crafting Cinema, Challenging Norms, and Championing Authentic Stories”

Jephte Bastien, a multifaceted director, producer, creator, and editor, has carved a unique path in the film industry. From his humble beginnings in Haiti to his groundbreaking work in cinema, Jephte’s journey is a testament to resilience, creativity, and an unyielding passion for storytelling. In a recent interview, Jephte shared insights into his life, inspirations, and the challenges he has faced as a filmmaker.

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Early Beginnings: A Childhood of Creativity

Jephte’s love for storytelling began in his childhood. Growing up in Haiti, he would cut out paper silhouettes, align them with thread, and use a flashlight to project characters onto a makeshift screen. This early form of shadow puppetry allowed him to mimic voices and create stories, laying the foundation for his future in filmmaking. Music also played a significant role in his upbringing. As the seventh of nine boys in a large Christian family, Jephte started singing in church at the age of five. His family’s tradition of entertaining one another—through poetry, singing, and dancing—fostered his creative spirit.

Haiti: A Source of Inspiration

Haiti holds a special place in Jephte’s heart. Despite the media’s often negative portrayal of the country, Jephte describes it as a paradise filled with vibrant culture, music, and natural beauty. His early memories of Haiti are filled with joy—playing games, eating mangoes straight from the trees, and forming lifelong friendships. When his family moved to Canada, Jephte struggled with homesickness and depression. Haiti became a recurring theme in his dreams, a place he would revisit mentally to find solace and inspiration. Even as an adult, he traveled back to Haiti frequently, using the trips to rejuvenate his creative energy.

The Church and Early Questions

Growing up in a religious household, Jephte was deeply involved in the church. However, he began to question the narratives he was taught, particularly the lack of representation of Black people in religious imagery. These early questions about identity and representation would later influence his work as a filmmaker. Jephte’s departure from the church was not a rejection of faith but a search for truth and authenticity in storytelling.

A Journey to New York and Beyond

Jephte’s pursuit of his passion led him to New York in the 1990s, where he studied theater despite his parents’ wishes for him to become a lawyer. This decision marked the beginning of his independent journey. He worked tirelessly to pay for his education, immersing himself in the arts and honing his craft. After returning to Montreal, Jephte faced the harsh realities of the film industry. Despite his talent, opportunities were scarce, especially for a Black filmmaker in the 90s. Determined to tell his own stories, Jephte enrolled in film school, where he began to develop his unique voice.

Breaking Barriers in Filmmaking

Jephte’s career is marked by a series of groundbreaking projects. One of his early successes was editing a music video for the song “Due to the Interest” by Garou. Despite the director’s inexperience, Jephte stepped in to manage the set, ensuring the project’s success. The video became a buzz clip, earning praise from industry heavyweights like Luc Plamondon. However, Jephte’s refusal to accept a $2,000 bonus from the director highlighted his commitment to integrity over financial gain.

In 2003, Jephte produced Haiti Through My Eye,” a docu-series that showcased Haiti’s rich culture and history. The project was a critical success and opened doors for future opportunities, including funding for his feature film Exit 67.” Despite the challenges of securing funding and navigating the industry’s systemic barriers, Jephte remained steadfast in his mission to tell authentic stories.

The Draft: A Powerful Vision

One of Jephte’s most ambitious projects is The Draft,” a film about a young Black hockey player whose dreams are shattered by a brutal act of racism. The story follows his journey as he mentors his younger brother, offering a new paradigm for success. Jephte describes “The Draft” as the most powerful film he has ever written, a project that challenges the status quo and highlights the resilience of marginalized communities.

However, the production of “The Draft” was not without its challenges. Jephte faced significant obstacles, including interference from unions and a lack of support from industry institutions, except Telefilm and Harold Greenberg Fund, who supported the project from the beginning. Despite these hurdles, he remained committed to the project, pouring his own resources and energy into bringing his vision to life.

The Struggles of an Independent Filmmaker

Jephte’s experiences shed light on the difficulties faced by independent filmmakers, particularly those from underrepresented communities. In Canada, the film industry is heavily reliant on government funding, which often comes with strict quotas and limitations. Jephte has faced numerous rejections and setbacks, including being blacklisted by medias after an interview. Despite these challenges, he continues to create, driven by his passion for storytelling and his desire to challenge societal norms.

A Legacy of Resilience

Jephte Bastien’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and creativity. From his early days in Haiti to his groundbreaking work in film, he has remained true to his vision, using his art to challenge stereotypes and inspire change. As he continues to work on “The Draft” and other projects, Jephte’s legacy serves as a reminder of the importance of representation and the enduring power of storytelling.

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Jephte Bastien: The Visionary Filmmaker Behind Exit 67 and The Draft

Whether through his portrayal of gritty urban landscapes or his exploration of the human spirit, Jephte Bastien continues to push the boundaries of cinema. As we await the premiere of The Draft, one thing is certain: Bastien’s journey as a filmmaker is just beginning, and the best is yet to come.

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Jephte Bastien, the award-winning filmmaker renowned for his gripping storytelling and raw cinematic style, is set to captivate audiences once again with his upcoming film, The Draft. Best known for his debut feature film Exit 67, which garnered critical acclaim and won numerous awards, Bastien has established himself as a powerful voice in the world of cinema.

From Haiti to Canada: A Unique Perspective

Born in Haiti and raised in Canada, Jephte Bastien brings a unique perspective to his work, combining the rich cultural heritage of his homeland with the multicultural influences of his upbringing in Montreal. This blend of experiences has given Bastien a distinctive voice in filmmaking, allowing him to explore complex themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience with authenticity and nuance.

Breaking Ground with Exit 67

Bastien burst onto the scene with his first feature film, Exit 67. Released in 2010, the film tells the story of a young man named Jecko, who is caught between the world of street gangs and his desire for a better life. Drawing from his own experiences and the reality of many young immigrants in Montreal, Bastien crafted a gripping narrative that resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike. The film’s success earned Bastien a Genie Award, cementing his status as a filmmaker to watch.

The Draft: A New Chapter

With his latest project, The Draft, Bastien is poised to once again capture the imagination of viewers. While details about the plot remain under wraps, the film promises to explore themes of power, corruption, and the human condition—elements that have become hallmarks of Bastien’s work. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and moral dilemmas, The Draft is expected to be another compelling addition to Bastien’s filmography.

A Filmmaker with a Mission

Beyond his artistic achievements, Jephte Bastien is a filmmaker with a mission. He aims to tell stories that reflect the realities of marginalized communities and challenge societal norms. His films often delve into difficult subjects, shedding light on issues such as crime, poverty, and the immigrant experience, all while maintaining a deep sense of humanity and hope.

Looking Ahead

As Jephte Bastien prepares for the release of The Draft, anticipation is building among fans and critics alike. With his track record of compelling storytelling and his commitment to exploring important social issues, Bastien is sure to deliver another thought-provoking film that will leave a lasting impact.

Whether through his portrayal of gritty urban landscapes or his exploration of the human spirit, Jephte Bastien continues to push the boundaries of cinema. As we await the premiere of The Draft, one thing is certain: Bastien’s journey as a filmmaker is just beginning, and the best is yet to come.

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“Spark Davidson: The Visionary Behind Montreal’s R&B Revolution”

THIS IS THE TRUE STORY OF SPARK AND HIS HUSTLE THAT NEVER STOPS AND NEVER SLEEPS AS HIS DREAMS BECOME REALITIES AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE BIGGEST HE CAN IMAGINE.

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Spark Davidson, a Montreal-based artist, has made significant contributions to the music industry since launching his professional career in 1995. At the age of 28, Spark began managing multiple music groups, including his own R&B ensemble, “Portfolio,” featuring three of Montreal’s most talented vocalists: Alan Prater, Chris Millington, and Danny Blanco. With his keen eye for talent and innovative management style, Spark quickly established Portfolio as a powerhouse in the R&B scene. Within a year, the group achieved remarkable success, consistently selling out performances and captivating audiences with their soulful harmonies and dynamic stage presence.

Spark’s strategic negotiations for Portfolio’s publishing and recording contracts in both Montreal and Los Angeles further solidified his reputation as a savvy music industry professional. His efforts culminated in the launch of his own music production label, “4indamorning,” which rapidly became a household name in Montreal. Under his guidance, “4indamorning” emerged as a pivotal force in the local music scene, known for its distinctive sound and dedication to nurturing emerging talent.

Beyond his work with Portfolio, Spark Davidson’s influence extended throughout Montreal’s music community. His commitment to innovation and excellence helped elevate the city’s R&B and hip-hop genres, setting a high standard for artistic expression and collaboration. Spark’s ability to fuse traditional R&B elements with contemporary influences showcased his versatility and deep understanding of the evolving music landscape.

Spark’s impact on the music industry is a testament to his passion, creativity, and determination. As a manager, producer, and artist, he has left an indelible mark on Montreal’s music scene, inspiring a new generation of musicians and contributing to the city’s vibrant cultural tapestry. His journey from a rising artist to a respected industry leader is a remarkable achievement, reflecting his dedication to music and his unwavering pursuit of artistic excellence.

His latest music project IT’S ABOUT TIME -DA 4AM MIXTAPE ALBUM is available NOW

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