Madonna's Fans: Frustration Over Late Beginnings Once Again
At 65, pop icon Madonna tested her fans' patience during her recent "Celebration" tour show at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. The performance, initially scheduled for 8:30 PM, didn't commence until 11 PM, two and a half hours later.
The wait was particularly disappointing for fans who had been eagerly anticipating this concert, their patience stemming from June's postponement due to Madonna's bacterial infection necessitating a stint in intensive care.
Those impatient fans took to social media, expressing their displeasure with messages like "I don't give a shit that you're Madonna. If you're three hours late, you're just fucking rude." Another tweet echoed this sentiment, adding "What Madonna does to her fans is atrocious."
One concert-goer even reported the mood during wait time: "The unpleasant feeling is clear and in the air ... Two hours now and no sign of her. We all love Madonna, but..."
Late Starts? Tradition, or Technical Hurdles?
Madonna's tardiness at concerts isn't an unusual occurrence. She has kept her fans waiting even before, such as her show at the sold-out Lanxess Arena in Cologne, which began an hour and a half late in November. Likewise, during her "Madame X" tour in 2020, she made Paris fans wait for three and a half hours.
Madonna's team generally cites technical difficulties for the tardiness. This time, according to a source, technical issues during the sound check caused only a one-hour delay.
A New Surprise in The Celebration Tour
Despite the delay, Madonna managed to keep the audience entertained and engaged during her concert in New York. Her performance featured a special appearance by "Ozark" actress Julia Garner, who took on the role of Madonna's judge for the Vogue performance by dancers.
The Netflix hit star brought an additional thrill to the concert, with numerous videos highlighting the unique spectacle on social media.
New York's Barclays Center: A Coveted Venue for Major Events
Famous as the setting for Beyoncé’s Formation World Tour and Jennifer Lopez’s It's My Party tour, Barclays Center in Brooklyn has seen its fair share of iconic concerts. Madonna's The Celebration Tour adds another remarkable performance to the venue's impressive repertoire.
Enrichment Insights
Madonna's tendency to arrive late for concerts has led to lawsuits and significant fan dissatisfaction. In two separate cases, fans filed legal action against Madonna, Live Nation, and the venues due to the delayed start times, resulting in what they perceived as breaches of contract and misleading advertisements.
In addition to the legal repercussions, fans have taken to social media to express their frustration during these unexpected delays. Despite some fans' disappointment at the late starts, however, critics have praised Madonna's energetic performances and engaging concert experiences.
Some of the highlights from Madonna's The Celebration Tour in New York garnered praise from attendees, with "Ray of Light" being particularly well-received. Such positive feedback is a testament to Madonna's ability to rejuvenate and captivate her audience despite the challenges faced during the evening.
