Massive Gaga spectacle in Brazil draws over a million attendees, leaving fans jaw-dropped with a thrilling surprise.
Concert Fever: The Night Lady Gaga Owned Copacabana
This Saturday, at 10:03 PM local time, the world witnessed a spectacle as Lady Gaga performed at the epicenter of Brazilian parties—Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. With an audience estimated at over two million people, the megaconcert was an unprecedented event, organized by the Rio prefecture as part of the "Everyone in Rio" cycle.
Curious about the behind-the-scenes action? Here's a peek into what went down during the rehearsal.
The show kicked off with Lady Gaga in a striking red dress, but she had something special up her sleeve—a Brazilian flag-inspired outfit that rocked the crowd. While the playlist was packed with iconic tracks like "Bloody Mary," "Scheiße," and "Poker Face," the performance mimicked the vibe of Coachella with an impressive deployment of dancers, outfits, and scenery, leaving the spectators in awe of the visual brilliance.
Later in the show, the singer delivered an emotional speech, expressing her gratitude to the Brazilian fans for their support. Emotions ran high as she emphasized that they were there for her during her healing journey, and now she was ready to shine for them.
Flashback to Arrival Day
The "Poker Face" singer touched down in Rio aboard a Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, valued at approximately R$ 728 million (US$ 128.6 million). Gaga and her team of around 250 people, including dancers, technicians, and assistants, settled into the luxurious Copacabana Palace hotel.
Secrets from the Rehearsal
What started as a simple sound check on the night of Friday, May 2, turned into an impromptu celebration for a select few fans who ran to the beach. Gaga hinted that it felt like it was the real show due to the energy of the crowd. The rehearsal ended around 11:06 PM, leaving the fans in an exhilarated state, eager for the main event.
The stage for Lady Gaga's performance was unlike any she had seen before, covering 1260 m2 of surface area, equipped with a catwalk, state-of-the-art LED screens, and 16 towers along the beach with additional screens for optimal visibility. According to Luiz Guilherme Niemeyer, a partner of the event's production company, this stage was even bigger than the one at Coachella.
The Gothic Opera
The performance was divided into five acts, which Gaga referred to as a "gothic opera." Through this narrative structure, she channeled her personal chaos, battling her alter egos, and eventually reemerging reborn.
Here's the complete setlist from the show, which is part of the promotion of her album—"Mayhem"—marking her return to pop music:
- Bloody Mary
- Abracadabra
- Judas
- Scheiße
- Garden of Eden
- Poker Face
- Abracadabra (Gesaffelstein Remix)
- Perfect Celebrity
- Disease
- Paparazzi
- Alejandro
- The Beast
- Killah
- Zombieboy
- Die With a Smile
- How Bad Do U Want Me
- Shadow of a Man
- Born This Way
- Blade of Grass
- Shallow
- Vanish Into You
- Bad Romance
As the curtains close on Lady Gaga's Rio performance, fans worldwide keep their eyes peeled for more iconic moments from the pop sensation. With her raw energy and unparalleled stage presence, there's no doubt that Lady Gaga left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions of Brazilians who welcomed her with open arms.
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- Despite the clandestine sound check being just a rehearsal, Lady Gaga's charisma and energy made it seem like a part of the main event for the fortunate fans who attended.
- Following her emotional speech, it became clear that the impact of the Brazilian fans' support during her healing journey had left an indelible mark on Lady Gaga's performance at Copacabana beach.
- The sizeable stage, which exceeded the one used at Coachella, was adorned with a catwalk, advanced LED screens, and 16 towers with additional screens, creating an exceptional setting for the gothic opera performance.
- Apart from her iconic tracks like "Bloody Mary" and "Poker Face," Lady Gaga's setlist in Rio included songs from her upcoming album, "Mayhem," signifying her comeback to the music scene.
- In addition to capturing the attention of pop-culture enthusiasts and music lovers worldwide, Lady Gaga's performance in Rio is expected to make a substantial contribution to Brazil’s entertainment scene, further aggrandizing the country's status in the global pop-culture world.
