Amelia Tour
2023 concert tour by Mimi Webb
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The Amelia Tour was the debut headlining concert tour by British singer-songwriter Mimi Webb, launched in support of her first studio album, Amelia. [1][2] The tour marked Webb’s first full-scale international outing as a headlining artist and spanned Europe and North America across 52 shows. [3][4]
| Tour by Mimi Webb | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Associated album | Amelia |
| Start date | March 14, 2023 |
| End date | October 15, 2023 |
| Legs | 1 |
| No. of shows | 52 in total |
| Producer | Live Nation |
| Mimi Webb concert chronology | |
Announced on 20 October 2022 via Instagram, [5] the tour commenced on 14 March 2023 at Plaza Club in Zurich and concluded on 15 October 2023 at Zilker Park in Austin as part of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. [6][7]
Background
Following the commercial breakthrough of her early extended plays and charting singles, Webb released Amelia in 2023 as her debut studio album. The record showcased a maturation in songwriting and production, blending contemporary pop with elements of synth-pop and emotional balladry. In support of the album, Webb announced her first major headlining tour, signaling a transition from supporting-act appearances to a fully realized global production centered around her own catalog.
The tour announcement was accompanied by a promotional campaign across social media platforms, with initial dates covering major European cities before expanding to North America due to demand. Additional dates were later added in select markets as ticket sales proved strong, particularly in the United Kingdom and key U.S. metropolitan areas. [8][9]
Development and production
The Amelia Tour was designed to reflect the thematic arc of Amelia, which explored personal growth, heartbreak, and empowerment. The stage design incorporated minimalist yet atmospheric lighting, LED backdrops, and elevated platforms to create dynamic visual transitions between upbeat pop numbers and stripped-back ballads.
Webb’s performance style emphasized live vocals, with arrangements often extended to include instrumental breakdowns and audience interaction segments. The production balanced intimate moments—such as acoustic renditions with high-energy choreography during radio singles.
The European leg consisted primarily of club and mid-sized theater venues, while the North American dates included a mix of theaters, music halls, and festival appearances. The closing performance at Zilker Park placed Webb on one of the largest stages of the tour, performing to a festival audience significantly larger than those at the tour’s opening venues. [10][11]
Tour synopsis
The setlist typically opened with an energetic track from Amelia, immediately establishing the album’s sonic identity. The middle section of the show often transitioned into emotionally driven ballads, accompanied by reduced instrumentation to highlight vocal delivery. Encores frequently featured some of Webb’s most recognizable singles, creating a climactic conclusion.
While the core structure of the setlist remained consistent, select performances included minor variations, such as acoustic interludes or cover songs tailored to regional audiences. Critics noted the coherence of the show’s narrative flow, aligning the concert’s progression with the emotional trajectory of the album. [12]
Commercial performance
Across its 52 shows, the Amelia Tour solidified Webb’s status as a viable international headliner. Several dates reportedly sold out, particularly in the United Kingdom and select U.S. cities. The expansion into North America represented a strategic milestone, introducing Webb to broader live audiences beyond Europe.
The tour’s final appearance at Austin City Limits served both as a celebratory conclusion and as a high-profile showcase within the North American festival circuit. [13]
Setlist
- "Ghost of You"
- "Remind You"
- "See You Soon"
- "24/5"
- "Is It Possible"
- "Both of Us"
- "Good Without"
- "The Other Side"
- "Freezing"
- "Dumb Love"
- "Amelia"
- "Roles Reversed"
- "Before I Go"
- "Last Train to London"
- "Red Flags"
- "House on Fire"
- "Freezing"
- "Ghost of You"
- "Halfway"
- "See You Soon"
- "24/5"
- "Remind You"
- "Is It Possible"
- "Dumb Love"
- "Before I Go"
- "Red Flags"
- "Good Without"
- "House on Fire"
Tour dates
| Date (2023) | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 14 | Zurich | Switzerland | Plaza Club |
| March 15 | Munich | Germany | STRØM |
| March 16 | Vienna | Austria | Flex |
| March 18 | Warsaw | Poland | Niebo |
| March 19 | Berlin | Germany | Hole 44 |
| March 20 | Hamburg | Mojo Club | |
| March 22 | Stockholm | Sweden | Fryshuset |
| March 23 | Oslo | Norway | Vulkan Arena |
| March 24 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Pumpehuset |
| March 26 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Melkweg |
| March 27 | Brussels | Belgium | La Madeleine |
| March 29 | Cologne | Germany | Club Volta |
| March 30 | Paris | France | La Maroquinerie |
| April 1 | Norwich | England | UEA |
| April 3 | Newcastle upon Tyne | O2 City Hall Newcastle | |
| April 4 | Glasgow | Scotland | O2 Academy Glasgow |
| April 6 | Belfast | Northern Ireland | Ulster Hall |
| April 7 | Dublin | Ireland | 3Olympia Theatre |
| April 8 | |||
| April 10 | Liverpool | England | Mountford Hall |
| April 11 | Manchester | O2 Victoria Warehouse | |
| April 14 | Sheffield | O2 Academy Sheffield | |
| April 15 | Leeds | O2 Academy Leeds | |
| April 17 | Nottingham | Rock City | |
| April 18 | Birmingham | O2 Academy Birmingham | |
| April 20 | Bristol | O2 Academy Bristol | |
| April 21 | Plymouth | Plymouth Pavilions | |
| April 22 | Bournemouth | O2 Academy Bournemouth | |
| April 24 | London | Hammersmith Apollo | |
| May 27 [a] | Dundee | Scotland | Camperdown Country Park |
| June 9 [b] | Trondheim | Norway | Dahls Arena |
| June 10 [c] | Manchester | England | Heaton Park |
| June 11 [d] | London | Wembley Stadium | |
| June 16 [e] | Cork | Ireland | Cork Docklands |
| June 21 | Stockholm | Sweden | Gröna Lund |
| June 22 [f] | Odense | Denmark | Tusindårsskoven |
| July 1 [g] | Werchter | Belgium | Festivalpark |
| July 6 [h] | Madrid | Spain | Villaverde |
| July 8 [i] | Glasgow | Scotland | Glasgow Green |
| July 16 [j] | Benicassim | Spain | Recinto de Festivales |
| July 18 [k] | Floriana | Malta | The Granaries |
| July 22 [l] | Paris | France | Longchamp Racecourse |
| July 23 [m] | Henham | England | Henham Park |
| August 12 [n] | Budapest | Hungary | Hajógyári Island |
| August 19 [o] | Biddinghuizen | Netherlands | Evenemententerrein |
| August 25 [p] | Reading | England | Little John's Farm |
| August 26 [p] | Bramham | England | Bramham Park |
| September 2 [q] | Stradbally | Ireland | Stradbally Hall |
| September 9 [r] | Berlin | Germany | Olympiapark |
| September 15 [s] | Baden-Baden | Festspielhaus | |
| October 8 [t] | Austin | United States | Zilker Park |
| October 15 [t] |
Notes
- Part of the BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend
- Part of the Neon Festival
- Part of the Summertime Ball
- Part of the Live at the Marquee
- Part of the Tinderbox
- Part of the Rock Werchter
- Part of the Festival Internacional de Benicàssim
- Part of the Isle of MTV
- Part of the Lollapalooza
- Part of the Latitude Festival
- Part of the Sziget Festival
- Part of the Reading and Leeds Festivals
- Part of the Electric Picnic
- Part of the Lollapalooza
- Part of the SWR3 New Pop Festival
- Part of the Austin City Limits