Janet Jackson: A Special 30th Anniversary Celebration of Rhythm Nation explained

Concert Tour Name:A Special 30th Anniversary Celebration of Rhythm Nation
Landscape:no
Artist:Janet Jackson
Location:North America • Oceania
Type:Anniversary
Number Of Legs:2
Number Of Shows:11
Last Tour:
(2019)
This Tour:A Special 30th Anniversary Celebration of Rhythm Nation
(2019)
Next Tour:
(2023–2024)

A Special 30th Anniversary Celebration of Rhythm Nation[1] was a concert tour by American recording artist Janet Jackson. The tour commemorates the 30th anniversary of the release of her fourth studio album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). It followed the success of Jackson's residency show. The spot dates in the United States were followed by headlining at RNB Fridays Live (Australia) and Friday Jams Live (New Zealand).

Critical reception

Jon Bream of the Star Tribune stated Jackson still shined without all the glitz. He says, "Jackson unleashed irresistible club bangers, found nasty rhythms and grooves, cooed cuddly ballads, delivered pop favorites and unearthed enough deep tracks to reward the hard-core fans, something that was missing on the 2011 tour."[2]

John Berger (Honolulu Star-Advertiser) stated Jackson's shows in Hawaii were "worth the wait". He went on to say: "[...] Jackson's star power — and a singer, as a dancer, as an entertainer — was as bright as ever Wednesday in the Arena."[3]

Setlist

The following setlist was obtained from the concert held on September 14, 2019, held at the Treasure Island Amphitheater in Welch, Minnesota.[4] It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour.

  1. "Video Sequence"
  2. "All Nite (Don't Stop)"
  3. "If"
  4. "You"
  5. "What Have You Done for Me Lately"
  6. "Control"
  7. "Nasty"
  8. "The Pleasure Principle"
  9. "When I Think of You"
  10. "R&B Junkie"
  11. "The Best Things in Life Are Free"
  12. "That's the Way Love Goes"
  13. "Got 'til It's Gone"
  14. "Again"
  15. "Come Back to Me"
  16. "Any Time, Any Place"
  17. "Let's Wait Awhile"
  18. "No Sleeep"
  19. "Together Again"
  20. "Someone to Call My Lover"
  21. "Come On Get Up"
  22. "Rock with U"
  23. "Throb"
  24. "Feedback"
  25. "Video Sequence"
  26. "State of the World"
  27. "The Knowledge"
  28. "Instrumental Sequence"
  29. "Miss You Much"
  30. "Love Will Never Do (Without You)"
  31. "Alright"
  32. "Escapade"
  33. "Black Cat"
  34. "Video Sequence"
  35. "Rhythm Nation"
Encore
  2. "All for You"
  3. "Made for Now"

Tour dates

DateCityCountryVenue
North America[5]
September 14, 2019WelchUnited StatesTreasure Island Amphitheater
September 21, 2019San FranciscoChase Center
Oceania[6] [7]
November 8, 2019PerthAustraliaHBF Park
November 9, 2019MelbourneMarvel Stadium
November 10, 2019AdelaideAdelaide Showground
November 15, 2019BrisbaneBrisbane Showgrounds
November 16, 2019SydneyGiants Stadium
November 17, 2019AucklandNew ZealandWestern Springs Stadium
November 20, 2019HonoluluUnited StatesBlaisdell Arena
November 21, 2019
November 23, 2019
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
  • This concert was a part of the "2019 Summer Concert Series"[8]
  • This concert was a part of "RNB Fridays Live"[9]
  • This concert was a part of "Friday Jams Live"[10]

    Box office score data

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Boxoffice Insider: Janet Jackson To Commemorate 'Rhythm Nation' Anniversary Down Under . Allen . Bob . October 23, 2019 . . February 12, 2020. https://archive.today/20200212044533/https://www.pollstar.com/article/boxoffice-insider-janet-jackson-to-commemorate-rhythm-nation-anniversary-down-under-141443 . February 12, 2020.
    2. Web site: In concert, Janet Jackson shows her love for Minneapolis . Bream . Jon . September 16, 2019 . . February 12, 2020. https://archive.today/20200212054749/http://www.startribune.com/in-concert-janet-jackson-shows-her-love-for-minneapolis/560413692/ . February 12, 2020.
    3. Web site: Review: Janet Jackson 'worth the wait' at Blaisdell; singer shows support for TMT protesters . Berger . John . November 21, 2019 . . . February 12, 2020. https://archive.today/20200212054312/https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/11/21/breaking-news/review-janet-jackson-worth-the-wait-at-blaisdell-singer-shows-support-for-tmt-protesters/ . February 12, 2020.
    4. Web site: Janet Jackson's unflashy Treasure Island show celebrates her Minnesota connections . Harris . Keith . September 16, 2019 . . February 12, 2020. https://archive.today/20200212055313/http://www.citypages.com/music/janet-jacksons-unflashy-treasure-island-show-celebrates-her-minnesota-connections/560445551 . February 12, 2020.
    5. Sources for tour dates in North America, September 2019:
    6. Sources for tour dates in Australia:
    7. Sources for tour dates in Hawaii, November 2019:
    8. Web site: Janet Jackson to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Rhythm Nation" on tour. Joy. Nealey. September 6, 2019 . Rolling Out . February 12, 2020. https://archive.today/20200212051352/https://rollingout.com/2019/09/06/janet-jackson-to-celebrate-the-30th-anniversary-of-rhythm-nation-on-tour/ . February 12, 2020.
    9. Web site: Janet Jackson, The Black Eyed Peas And 50 Cent Lead Massive RnB Fridays Live Line-Up . Richards . Jared . 9 August 2019 . Junkee . 30 January 2019. https://archive.today/20200212050426/https://junkee.com/rnb-fridays-2019-line-up/217355 . February 12, 2020.
    10. Web site: Janet Jackson, 50 Cent, Black Eyed Peas announced as headline acts for Friday Jams Live 2019 . . August 9, 2019 . . February 8, 2020. https://archive.today/20200212051120/https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/114845228/janet-jackson-50-cent-black-eyed-peas-announced-as-headline-acts-for-friday-jams-live-2019 . February 12, 2020.
    11. November 16, 2016. Current Boxscore. Billboard. 131. 27. Nashville, Tennessee. Eldridge Industries. 0006-2510. November 8, 2019. https://archive.today/20191108080034/https://www.billboard.com/charts/current-boxscore . November 8, 2019.

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