Above the Noise Tour 2011
| Above The Noise Tour | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tour by McFly | ||
| Associated album | Above the Noise | |
| Start date | March 18, 2011 | |
| End date | September 29, 2011 | |
| Legs | 1 | |
| Shows | 14 in UK 3 in Japan 4 in Europe 4 in Brazil 3 in Argentina 28 Total | |
| McFly tour chronology | ||
| Before The Noise Tour (2010) | Above The Noise Tour (2011) | |
The "Above The Noise Tour" is the first worldwide tour by British pop-rock band McFly, after almost 7 and a half years of their career. The tour is in support of their fifth studio album Above the Noise, and revolutionary website Supercity.
Background
The UK leg of the tour was confirmed by lead singer/guitarist Danny Jones on the bands ground breaking website Super City. The band originally was set to do a 14-date tour across the United Kingdom but 2 weeks before tour they rearranged 3 of the first dates of the tour. The tour was meant to kick of on 12 March at Nottingham Arena but was re-arranged to the end of the tour, due to Dougie's stint in Rehab over emotional issues. The tour kicked off at Sheffield Motorpoint Arena on Friday 18 March. McFly tweeted ahead of the tour saying "This is the most songs we've played" and that they was some pretty cool things" to happen. Due to the success of Supercity and the band discovering new fans across the world, further dates were added for Japan and Spain. Harry from the band also announced on 30 March via Twitter "Don't know why the south American dates haven been announced yet cos we are definitely coming!". McFly were supported by That Sunday Feeling, City Stereo and The Struts on the UK dates. The tour was the first arena tour with the band's new electro-esque sound, Dougie told Bournemouth Echo “Some fans are not into it and played live, our new stuff sounds a lot heavier but I think it still fits in with all of our old tracks and when they hear it live they will see. My favourite track from the new album Above The Noise is ‘Nowhere Left To Run and I’m really looking forward to playing it live on tour.”
Critical Reception
The tour received positive reviews from critics.Liverpool Echo gave the tour 8 out of 10 stating "McFly have managed to evolve their music and appeal to a new audience but without leaving any of their original fans behind.". The Shields Gazette also gave the tour a positive review along mention how "With a fiery and energetic performance, they kept the crowd going all night long" while also mentioning "It was a top show". The Chronicle Live complimented the set of the show saying "The cavalry had well and truly arrived, while health and safety was thrown out the window as flames started to ascend from the stage and confetti was blasted from cannons." and concluding praising the boys "With an average age of 25, the boys certainly have time on their side and as long as they can keep their problems behind them, there is no reason to suggest why McFly can’t continue to impress their adoring fans.". Bournemouth Echo mentioned the experience of the tour which was "A high-octane rampage that never pauses for one second, the McFly live experience is loud, energetic and thoroughly entertaining.".
Tour Dates
Setlist
Notes
Both 'Star Girl' and 'Five Colours In Her Hair' are performed on a walkway. During 5 Colours, the band take it in turns to play eachothers instruments while either Dougie and Harry or Tom and Danny shoot T-shirts into the crowd. During the performance of 'Smile', giant balls float around the audience, each ball is coloured for each member and has their emblem on it also. At the Wembley show, Tom Fletcher's dad came on stage to perform 'Smile'. rom the encore onwards, a McFly logo made of fire stands behind the drums on the stage.
McFly Live Stream
The Wembley show of the UK tour was filmed live and streamed on the bands Facebook and Application on the iPhone on 1 April 2011. To be able to watch the live concert, they had to buy an e-ticket for £2.99. However Supercity members were able to watch the full live performance for free on the website. Before the live show, fans were able to see behind the scenes footage and a Q & A interview consisting of questions asked by fans on the iPhone application. The footage which was recorded is set to be released as a Live DVD from the band.
McFly on the Wall
During the UK leg of the tour, footage on and off the stage and more was filmed for an upcoming fly-on-the-wall documentary series 'McFly on the Wall' due to be shown on the recently re-launched digital channel 5*, made by Channel 5. The announcement for the series was on 1 April 2011 on Supercity. The documentary series will follow the band as they embark on their current tour and is currently being filmed and will air later this Spring on 5. Dougie, Danny, Harry and Tom are now about to go one step further with this new series, which will follow their lives in the most revealing portrait yet. Tom said "We’re all really excited to have the chance to show our fans what it’s really like being in McFly! We'll have a camera crew following us everywhere, so viewers will get a real insight into what goes on behind the scenes.". On the 23rd Of April the trailer for the show had aired on Channel 4 and was put on YouTube, It features a glockenspiel playing Wonderland hit All About You while the boys smash up toy instruments to the song. As the trailer was unvieled. A official date hasn't been announced for the shows opener.
References
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