Beyoncé carried out her first headline present in over 4 years final night time (January 21) on the launch of a luxurious lodge in Dubai – take a look at footage under.
Earlier within the week, influencers and journalists had been invited by Beyoncé to affix her in Dubai for the opening of the Atlantis The Royal lodge. A “efficiency of a lifetime” was promised although there was no official affirmation that Beyoncé could be concerned.
Nonetheless final night time she took the stage for her first headline present since December 2018. Beyoncé opened the non-public gig with ‘At Final’, ‘XO’ and ‘Flaws And All’ earlier than taking part in tracks from throughout her again catalogue.
A number of tracks from Beyoncé’s Lion King: The Present soundtrack got their reside debut, together with ‘Otherside’, ‘Spirit’ and ‘Greater’ whereas ‘Brown Pores and skin Lady’ noticed Blue Ivy Carter be a part of her mum onstage.
The finale of the present noticed Beyoncé sing ‘Drunk In Love’ as a raised platform emerged from a water fountain and fireworks went off round her.
Cameras and cellphones have been reportedly banned from the gig, nevertheless it appears just a few folks flouted that rule. Try fan-shot footage and the whole setlist under:
Unique approach of @Beyonce’s Drunk In Love efficiency pic.twitter.com/C2u0HKQdiE
— Beyoncé Press. | Fan Account (@beyoncepress) January 21, 2023
Beyoncé in Dubai & all over the place all of sudden 🤩 pic.twitter.com/VIQEAh3aJb
— Katherine Harris (@IamKatHarris) January 22, 2023
this man on IG getting all the great beyoncè footage! pic.twitter.com/sOAQeQFONk
— sis thee doll (@ucancallmesis) January 21, 2023
this man on IG getting all the great beyoncè footage! pic.twitter.com/sOAQeQFONk
— sis thee doll (@ucancallmesis) January 21, 2023
That is what it seems prefer to be STILL on prime of your recreation 20+ years later! OVERRATED WHERE??!! THE MF QUEEN BEY!! @Beyonce #BeyonceInDubai pic.twitter.com/3JRbGXG5fL
— Joi Stewart (@JoiStewart13) January 22, 2023
Beyonce is sick and twisted for this #beyonce pic.twitter.com/onIT6H1AW6
— E. (@ofmyownminds) January 21, 2023
beyoncé proves time and time once more that she is the best artist of all time. wow. pic.twitter.com/DvD8xeO7VQ
— jay (@YOUFlRST) January 21, 2023
Beyoncé performing Greater for the primary time ever! pic.twitter.com/oZzWXPeZX0
— BEYTHOVEN is HEATED | non-affiliated fan account (@beyonceparkwood) January 21, 2023
Official recording of Beyonce’s efficiency in Dubai shared by @parkwood pic.twitter.com/tJZMgPWsji
— Beyoncé Press. | Fan Account (@beyoncepress) January 21, 2023
Beyoncé and the Mayyas, an all-female Lebanese precision dance group performing “Naughty Lady” Panjabi MC Remix at Atlantis the Royal pic.twitter.com/TbfNE7bKe4
— BEY-Z🐝⬢⬡ · fan account (@beyzhive) January 22, 2023
Final time Beyoncé did the Stunning Liar dance break was again in 2007😭 pic.twitter.com/H1so2NDNEr
— BEY-Z🐝⬢⬡ · fan account (@beyzhive) January 21, 2023
Beyoncé carried out:
‘At Final’
‘XO’
‘Flaws And All’
‘Ava Marie’
‘Halo’
‘Brown Pores and skin Lady’ (with Blue Ivy Carter)
‘Be Alive’
‘Otherside’
‘Greater’
‘Spirit’
‘Freedom’
‘I Care’
‘Stunning Liar’
‘Loopy In Love’
‘Countdown’
‘Naughty Lady’
‘Drunk In Love’
The present could have been the primary time Beyoncé took to the stage since releasing 2022’s ‘Renaissance’ however not one of the album’s 16 songs have been carried out.
Beyoncé was additionally criticised by followers over her determination to carry out in Dubai, which has a historical past of human rights violations. Homosexuality additionally stays a criminal offense punishable by loss of life within the United Arab Emirates.
“There’s nothing iconic about Beyoncé getting paid an ungodly amount of cash to advertise a rustic that’s so overtly anti-human rights,” wrote one fan on Reddit.
Nonetheless, some fans have identified that Beyoncé reportedly labored with IAM Leisure, a reside occasion centered organisation based and run by Center Japanese ladies, for the present.
Final yr, Beyoncé seemingly confirmed a 2023 world tour in help of latest album ‘Renaissance’ through an public sale. It’s additionally been reported that her crew, dancers and band should endure background checks forward of hitting the street.
Because it stands although, no reside dates have been confirmed.
