Madonna confirms she will perform in Brazil in 2024
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And the wait is finally over: the singer Madonna confirmed that he will perform in Brazil this year. The announcement took place yesterday, March 21st, through the bank's social networks Itaú, sponsor of the artist.
O Itaú intends to bring the pop music muse to crown the marketing actions of this special year. The institution turns 100 years old, and hopes to make a big impact with the presentation of Madonna on your tour 'The Celebration Tour', celebrating 40 years of career. The presentation should take place on the day May 4, only in the city of Rio de Janeiro, according to leaked information.
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The Celebration Tour – 40 years of Madonna
Announced in January last year, the pop diva's 12th tour 'The Celebration Tour' It is the biggest production of Madonna's career. The tour started in London, at 'The O2 Arena', on October 14th. Over 81 scheduled exhibitions (initially there would be 35), Madonna is present in North America, Europe, and will finish the marathon of shows in Brazil, in May.
In addition to the appeal of completing 40 years of career, the tour is bringing ambitious displays of Madonna, with provocative, iconic and futuristic looks. The musical production is also a highlight in itself: light and instrumental shows delighting thousands of fans in a presentation lasting 120 minutes.
The repertoire was carefully thought out, compiling the Queen of Pop's greatest hits over the decades. The tour features several award-winning tracks such as: “Like a Prayer”, “Vogue”, “Hung Up”, “Ray of Light”, “La Isla Bonita” and other great hits.
The tour's commercial performance was the motivator for more dates, stages and, consequently, countries to be added to the pop star's itinerant tour. The opening show alone grossed more than 22 million dollars, with just over 90 thousand spectators.
After visiting 13 countries in Europe, the tour is currently performing shows in the United States, where, in total, they will be present in 25 American cities, in addition to three Canadian cities, a presentation in Mexico and the closing performance in Brazil, in Rio of January.
It is worth remembering that the pop diva faced – before the start of the tour – a serious bacterial infection at the end of June 2023, being hospitalized for several days in the ICU, which culminated in the postponement of the North American leg of her tour. The announcement was made by the singer herself on July 10, 2023, through her Instagram account.
Shows in Brazil
The Queen of Pop's debut in Brazil took place at the end of 1993. Madonna performed in Rio de Janeiro, at the Maracanã Stadium, and in São Paulo, at the Morumbi Stadium. The show was inspired by his album "Erotica" and in the controversial book of sexual fantasies, "Sex". During the show, there were performances by a dominatrix, involving masks and whips.
Unfortunately for fans, Madonna's reappearance in Brazil only took place 15 years laterOn 2008, for the tour “Sticky & Sweet”. The singer performed to an audience of 70 people at the Maracanã stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, and attracted a crowd of fans who filled the door of the Hotel Copacabana Palace, where she stayed. Then, she went on to perform in São Paulo.
In 2012, the singer brought the tour to Brazil “MDNA”. The presentations took place at Parque dos Atletas, in Rio, Estádio do Morumbi, in São Paulo, and at the Estádio Olímpico, in Porto Alegre. This was Madonna's last show in the country until then.
Even with only three official performances in Brazil, Madonna has visited the country several times, especially when she dated the Brazilian model Jesus Light, between 2008 and 2010. During this period, the artist came to Brazil with some frequency.
However, even with the end of the romance, the singer – who is very close to Brazilian fans and the country in general – was photographed at the singer's performance Caetano Veloso, during the pre-wedding party of his manager, Guy Oseary, with Brazilian model Michelle Alves, which took place at Cristo Redentor.
Madonna's career
Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone, is a native of Bay City, Michigan. The singer is considered an undisputed icon of pop, emerging on the music scene in the 80s and since then has left a great legacy in his musical career. The artist's musicality is known for containing a wide range of musical styles and visual aesthetics. With an impressive discography spanning decades, Madonna is known for hits that have become cultural anthems, such as “Like a Prayer”, “Vogue” e “Material Girl”.
In addition to her influence in music, Madonna has also made her mark in other areas, including film, with memorable roles in films such as "Prevents" e “Susan Desperately Wanted”. She has challenged taboos and broken barriers throughout her career, facing criticism and controversy with courage and determination.
This entire legacy made her a pop star and even sex symbol, spanning decades with hits of great success and repercussion.
Date and tickets
The long-awaited show in Brazil is scheduled to take place on May 4th in Rio de Janeiro, on the beach of Copacabana. The show would be Free, according to information released first-hand by columnist Lauro Jardim.
Event sponsor, the bank Itaú, responsible for announcing that Madonna will be presented in the country, confirms that the bank's customers will have exclusive news. This information contrasts with the rumor that the show, the biggest attraction of the bank's centenary anniversary, would be Free.
At the moment, fans can only wait for more information to be released in the coming weeks.
Streaming: Rede Globo is planning to hold the multiplatform broadcast for Madonna's highly anticipated show in Brazil, following the successful model adopted by Rock in Rio and Lollapalooza. The Rio broadcaster and the financial institution have long years of advertising partnership. More information should be released soon.
Tell us, do you hope to be able to be present at this historic show by the Queen of Pop? What is your favorite Madonna song? Tell us in the comments!
Sources: Examination, Rolling Stone, Pop TV, GShow.
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