Wildest Dreams Tour

Wildest Dreams Tour
Name	Wildest Dreams Tour
Artist	Taylor Swift
Album	1989

Wildest Dreams Tour was a concert tour by Taylor Swift, in support of her fifth studio album, 1989, which featured songs like Shake It Off, Blank Space, and Style. The tour visited Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania, with opening acts including Vance Joy, Shawn Mendes, and James Bay. The tour was produced by AEG Live and promoted by Ticketmaster, with sponsorship from Coca-Cola, Keds, and Target Corporation. The tour's stage design and production were handled by Baz Halpin and Chris Nyfield, who have also worked with Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Beyoncé.

Background

The Wildest Dreams Tour was announced in November 2014, during an interview with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, with the first leg of the tour scheduled to start in May 2015. The tour's setlist was designed to showcase Taylor Swift's transition from country music to pop music, with songs from her previous albums, including Fearless, Speak Now, and Red. The tour's production team included Joseph Kahn, who has directed music videos for Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, and Kanye West. The tour's choreographer was Tyce Diorio, who has worked with Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Christina Aguilera.

Setlist

The tour's setlist included songs from Taylor Swift's album 1989, as well as some of her older hits, like Love Story and You Belong With Me. The setlist also featured a medley of Taylor Swift's songs, including I Knew You Were Trouble and We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together. The tour's setlist was designed to showcase Taylor Swift's musical range, with songs that featured guitar work by Amos Heller and drumming by Matt Billingslea. The tour's setlist was also influenced by Taylor Swift's love of rock music, with songs that featured electric guitar riffs and drum solos.

Tour Dates

The Wildest Dreams Tour started on May 5, 2015, at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, and ended on December 12, 2015, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia. The tour visited Asia, with stops in Seoul, South Korea, and Shanghai, China. The tour also visited Europe, with stops in London, United Kingdom, and Paris, France. The tour's North American leg included stops in Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago, with performances at Staples Center, Madison Square Garden, and United Center. The tour's Oceania leg included stops in Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, with performances at ANZ Stadium, Suncorp Stadium, and Domain Stadium.

Reception

The Wildest Dreams Tour received positive reviews from critics, with many praising Taylor Swift's stage presence and musical performances. The tour was also a commercial success, with many shows selling out quickly, including performances at Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom, and Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada. The tour was praised by critics, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, and The New York Times, with many noting Taylor Swift's ability to connect with her fans, known as Swifties. The tour's production was also praised, with many noting the use of pyrotechnics, video screens, and drones to enhance the musical performances.

Personnel

The Wildest Dreams Tour featured a large cast of personnel, including Taylor Swift's band, which included Amos Heller on bass guitar, Matt Billingslea on drums, and Paul Wickens on keyboards. The tour's crew included Baz Halpin as the tour's director, and Chris Nyfield as the tour's production designer. The tour's choreographer was Tyce Diorio, who worked with Taylor Swift to design the tour's dance routines. The tour's wardrobe was designed by Joseph Cassell, who has worked with Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Beyoncé.

Box Office Performance

The Wildest Dreams Tour was a major commercial success, with the tour grossing over $250 million in ticket sales, according to Pollstar. The tour's box office performance was strong, with many shows selling out quickly, including performances at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The tour's success was also driven by Taylor Swift's popularity on social media, with many fans sharing photos and videos of the tour on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. The tour's success was also noted by Forbes, which named Taylor Swift one of the highest-paid musicians of 2015, with earnings of over $73 million. The tour's success was also recognized by Guinness World Records, which named the tour one of the highest-grossing tours of all time.

Category:Taylor Swift concert tours