Recent from talks
Nothing was collected or created yet.
Try This Tour
View on Wikipedia
| Tour by P!nk | |
| Associated album | Try This |
|---|---|
| Start date | February 19, 2004 |
| End date | August 22, 2004 |
| Legs | 3 |
| No. of shows | 68 |
| P!nk concert chronology | |
The Try This Tour was the second concert tour by American recording artist P!nk. The tour was launched in support of her third studio album Try This (2003) and visited Europe and Australia.
About the show
[edit]The show itself was split into four acts, each representing her three albums and an acoustic act. For the first act, to support her album Can't Take Me Home, Pink sported a massive pink Mohican, a throwback to her pink-haired R&B Can't Take Me Home days. For the second act, to support Missundaztood, she wore a long blond wig and a red leather jacket. For the acoustic act, she wore a long blue, red and white dress. For the fourth act, to support Try This, she lost the wigs and performed in a rock chick style get up. Finally, for the encore, she came dressed up in an outfit fitting for a cover of the Guns N' Roses song "Welcome to the Jungle". For the finale, she performs "Get The Party Started" up in the air.
Setlist
[edit]- "Can't Take Me Home"
- "There You Go"
- "Split Personality"
- "Most Girls"
- "Lady Marmalade" (contains excerpts from Christina Aguilera's "Beautiful")
- "I Wanna Rock"
- "Don't Let Me Get Me"
- "18 Wheeler"
- "Family Portrait"
- "Just like a Pill"
- "Respect"
- Medley: "My Vietnam" / "Misery" / "Eventually"
- Medley: "Summertime" / "Me and Bobby McGee" / "Piece of My Heart"
- "Feel Good Time"
- "God Is a DJ"
- "Oh My God"
- "Trouble"
- "Last to Know"
- "Try Too Hard"
- "Unwind"
Encore
- "Don't Let Me Get Me"
- "Trouble"
- "What's Up"
- "Respect"
- "Save My Life"
- "Last to Know"
- "Eventually"
- Medley: "Summertime" / "Me and Bobby McGee" / "Piece of My Heart"
- "There You Go"
- "Just like a Pill"
- "Try Too Hard"
- "Unwind"
- "Family Portrait"
- "18 Wheeler"
- "Misery"
- "Numb"
- "Get the Party Started"
Tour dates
[edit]| Date | City | Country | Venue | Attendance | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | |||||
| February 19, 2004 | Dublin | Ireland | Point Theatre | 8,106 / 8,106 | $360,960 |
| February 20, 2004 | Belfast | Northern Ireland | Odyssey Arena | 9,604 / 9,604 | $408,029 |
| February 23, 2004 | Brussels | Belgium | Forest National | — | — |
| February 25, 2004 | Hanover | Germany | Preussag Arena | 7,289 / 10,927 | $291,626 |
| February 27, 2004 | Stuttgart | Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle | 11,611 / 11,611 | $468,980 | |
| February 28, 2004 | Zürich | Switzerland | Hallenstadion | — | — |
| February 29, 2004 | |||||
| March 2, 2004 | Frankfurt | Germany | Festhalle Frankfurt | 11,766 / 11,766 | $474,685 |
| March 4, 2004 | Munich | Olympiahalle | 9,970 / 9,970 | $428,007 | |
| March 5, 2004 | Leipzig | Arena Leipzig | 6,571 / 7,316 | $246,620 | |
| March 7, 2004 | Berlin | Max-Schmeling-Halle | 9,047 / 9,201 | $377,546 | |
| March 8, 2004 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Forum Copenhagen | — | — |
| March 10, 2004 | Oslo | Norway | Oslo Spektrum | — | — |
| March 11, 2004 | Stockholm | Sweden | Hovet | 11,068 / 11,068 | $462,156 |
| March 13, 2004 | Hamburg | Germany | Color Line Arena | — | — |
| March 15, 2004 | Cologne | Kölnarena | 12,363 / 12,363 | $549,230 | |
| March 17, 2004 | Paris | France | Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy | — | — |
| March 18, 2004 | Rotterdam | Netherlands | Sportpaleis van Ahoy | 10,258 / 10,481 | $348,099 |
| March 20, 2004 | Birmingham | England | NEC Arena | — | — |
| March 21, 2004 | Nottingham | Nottingham Arena | |||
| March 23, 2004 | London | Wembley Arena | |||
| March 24, 2004 | |||||
| March 26, 2004 | Manchester | Manchester Evening News Arena | 14,264 / 14,964 | $591,653 | |
| March 27, 2004 | Sheffield | Hallam FM Arena | — | — | |
| March 28, 2004 | Manchester | The Ritz | |||
| March 30, 2004 | Newcastle | Telewest Arena | |||
| March 31, 2004 | Glasgow | Scotland | Scottish Exhibition Centre, Hall 4 | ||
| April 1, 2004 | |||||
| April 4, 2004 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle | ||
| April 5, 2004 | Budapest | Hungary | Budapest Sports Arena | ||
| April 8, 2004 | Munich | Germany | Olympiahalle | 9,339 / 9,970 | $405,699 |
| April 10, 2004 | Oberhausen | König Pilsener Arena | 8,833 / 10,219 | $369,678 | |
| Oceania | |||||
| April 24, 2004 | Newcastle | Australia | Newcastle Entertainment Centre | — | — |
| April 25, 2004 | Sydney | Sydney Entertainment Centre | |||
| April 28, 2004 | Brisbane | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | |||
| April 30, 2004 | Perth | Challenge Stadium | |||
| May 3, 2004 | Adelaide | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | |||
| May 5, 2004 | Melbourne | Rod Laver Arena | |||
| Europe | |||||
| June 26, 2004[a] | Frauenfeld | Switzerland | Grosse Allmend | — | — |
| June 27, 2004[b] | Niederkorn | Luxembourg | Stade Jos Haupert | ||
| June 29, 2004 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Heineken Music Hall | 4,280 / 5,500 | $175,653 |
| July 1, 2004[c] | Werchter | Belgium | Werchter Festival Grounds | — | — |
| July 2, 2004[d] | Gdynia | Poland | Kościuszki Square | ||
| July 6, 2004 | Moscow | Russia | Olimpiysky | ||
| July 7, 2004 | Saint Petersburg | Ice Palace | |||
| July 9, 2004[e] | Sundsvall | Sweden | Storgatan | ||
| July 10, 2004[f] | Kinross | Scotland | Balado | ||
| July 11, 2004[g] | Naas | Ireland | Punchestown Racecourse | ||
| July 14, 2004 | Balingen | Germany | Messegelände Balingen | ||
| July 16, 2004 | Bratislava | Slovakia | Samsung Arena | ||
| July 17, 2004 | Graz | Austria | Schwarzl Freizeit Zentrum | ||
| July 20, 2004 | Belgrade | Serbia and Montenegro | Belgrade Fair – Hall 1 | ||
| July 22, 2004[h] | Brașov | Romania | Piața Sfatului | ||
| July 24, 2004 | Kilyos | Turkey | Solar Beach | ||
| July 26, 2004[i] | Lucca | Italy | Auditorium di San Romano | ||
| July 28, 2004 | Vienne | France | Théâtre Antique de Vienne | ||
| July 29, 2004 | Antibes | La Pinède | |||
| July 31, 2004 | Berlin | Germany | Velodrom | ||
| August 1, 2004 | Prague | Czech Republic | Sazka Arena | ||
| August 4, 2004 | Hamburg | Germany | Freilichtbühne im Stadtpark | ||
| August 5, 2004[j] | Skanderborg | Denmark | Skanderborg Lake | ||
| August 10, 2004 | Reykjavík | Iceland | Laugardalshöll | ||
| August 13, 2004 | Colmar | France | Theatre du Parc Expo De Colmar | ||
| August 14, 2004[k] | St. Vith | Belgium | Rock eau Rouge | ||
| August 15, 2004 | Kiel | Germany | Ostseehalle | ||
| August 17, 2004[l] | Bonn | Museumsplatz | |||
| August 19, 2004[m] | Gampel | Switzerland | Festivalgelände am Rotten | ||
| August 21, 2004[n] | Chelmsford | England | Hylands Park | ||
| August 22, 2004[n] | Weston-under-Lizard | Weston Park | |||
| Total | 144,369 /153,066 (94%) | $6,955,973 | |||
Notes:
|
^ a This concert was a part of "Frauenfeld Open Air Festival". |
^ h This concert was a part of "Golden Stag Festival". |
Cancellations:
July 31, 2004 - Pavilhão Atlântico, Lisbon, Portugal
[1]
Broadcast and recordings
[edit]A recording of the Try This Tour from Manchester, England was released on DVD titled Pink: Live in Europe outside Europe in early 2006. It was not released in some European regions until November 2006. The DVD contains the full show (with the exception of Christina Aguilera's "Beautiful" during "Lady Marmalade", which is censored) and features a bonus film, On the Road with Pink.
References
[edit]- ^ "Pink ao vivo no Pavilhão Atlântico (Cancelado)". Guia da Cidade (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on May 30, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
External links
[edit]Try This Tour
View on GrokipediaBackground and Development
Album Promotion Context
Try This, released on November 11, 2003, by Arista Records, served as P!nk's third studio album and represented a deliberate pivot toward a rock-oriented sound following the pop-leaning Missundaztood (2001). Influenced by key collaborators such as Linda Perry—who had co-written much of the prior album—and Billy Mann, the record incorporated punk and rock elements, including contributions from Rancid's Tim Armstrong and Blink-182's Travis Barker, to emphasize a rawer, more aggressive aesthetic. This evolution aimed to distance P!nk from her earlier pop roots, positioning her as a maturing artist ready to explore edgier territory after the success of her worldwide Party Tour.[6][7] The album's themes centered on rebellion, personal growth, and unbridled rock energy, with lyrics delving into independence, estrangement, and defiant self-expression—core to P!nk's intent to redefine her persona. Singles like "Feel Good Time," "Trouble," "God Is a DJ," and "Last to Know" captured this shift, blending pop hooks with rock attitude to project an image of youthful defiance and emotional resilience that demanded high-energy live translation. These tracks, particularly the Grammy-winning "Trouble," underscored the need for dynamic performances to amplify the album's confrontational vibe and connect with audiences seeking authenticity beyond studio recordings.[6][8][9] Commercially, Try This debuted at number 9 on the Billboard 200 and achieved Platinum certification from the RIAA for over one million units shipped in the U.S., though it marked P!nk's lowest-selling effort to date amid mixed critical reception that praised its attitude but critiqued its inconsistency. The album performed stronger internationally, reaching the top five in countries including the UK and Australia. This moderate success, coupled with the album's departure from her pop origins, highlighted the promotional imperative of a tour to sustain momentum, enhance visibility, and reinforce her transition to a rock-infused identity.[10][6]Tour Conception and Preparation
In late 2003, P!nk announced her second concert tour, the Try This Tour, to promote her third studio album Try This, which was released on November 11 by Arista Records. The announcement, made on November 4, detailed an initial run of 23 arena shows across Europe beginning in January 2004, marking her first major headlining trek in the region.[11] This planning phase aligned with the album's release strategy, positioning the tour as a key component of its international rollout.[7] The conception emphasized a rock-infused production to match Try This's shift toward a harder, punk-rock sound, distinct from the pop spectacles of P!nk's prior outings like the Missundaztood Tour. Preparation included staging collaborations that incorporated aerial acrobatics—debuting that element in her live shows, inspired by Cher's Living Proof: The Farewell Tour—with aerialist Dreya Weber handling the routines to enhance the high-energy aesthetic.[12] Costume changes were designed for rapid transitions, reflecting the album's rebellious themes through punk-inspired outfits like leather jackets and mohawks.[12] Scheduling challenges led to a focus on Europe and Australia, comprising three legs and a total of 69 shows.[2] The tour assembled a supporting band of musicians on guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and backing vocals to deliver the rock-leaning set.[13]Concert Overview
Stage and Production Elements
The stage design for the Try This Tour emphasized acrobatic and aerial elements to create an immersive, high-energy rock spectacle, featuring a human-sized birdcage from which P!nk made her entrance, suspended from the ceiling.[14][15] A massive fake wall of speakers served as a dramatic backdrop during performances, while three pink pods hung overhead, unfurling to reveal dancers on ropes for synchronized aerial routines.[14] These elements, supported by aerial rigging and choreography, highlighted the tour's focus on physical stunts and movement.[14] Costume changes were integral to the show's evolving acts, reflecting P!nk's rebellious persona across different eras of her career. In the opening segment, she appeared in an enormous pink mohican wig styled like a cockatiel, paired with bold makeup such as silver lipstick, evoking her early punk influences.[14][15] Subsequent outfits included a "nasty" blond wig with a red cropped faux-leather jacket for tracks from the Missundaztood period, and a tiger-striped coat with furry shoulders and insectoid shades during the encore, underscoring the tour's gritty, theatrical edge.[14] Dancers complemented these looks in coordinated ensembles, such as black-masked cowgirl attire, multi-ethnic mirrored outfits mimicking P!nk, and dominatrix styles, enhancing the visual rebellion.[14] Special effects incorporated interactive and provocative visuals to amplify the punk-rock atmosphere, including dancers stripping and engaging with blow-up sex dolls during "Lady Marmalade," and an electric chair prop for a cover of Aretha Franklin's "Respect."[15] P!nk frequently utilized harnesses and ropes for flights across the stage, soaring up to 30 feet, spinning, and descending headfirst in Cirque du Soleil-inspired acts, often joined by dancers for drum duels and choreographed fights.[14][15] Large screens displayed thematic footage, such as war imagery, civil rights marches, and words like "Freedom" and "Peace," providing contextual depth without relying on elaborate props.[14] The production prioritized these acrobatic feats over complex scenery, with P!nk emerging from the audience for encores wrapped in crimson fabric to heighten intimacy.[14][15] Lighting and sound systems were tailored to the tour's raw, muscular sound, with high-volume amplification delivering P!nk's tar-and-nicotine-toughened vocals and the band's hard rock edge, including covers like Guns N' Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle."[14] Dynamic rigs synced to the performances created a pulsating rock ambiance, supporting the 90-minute show's blend of R&B, techno, and ballads, backed by a female bassist, keyboardist, and vocalists for layered intensity.[14][15]Performance Structure and Style
The Try This Tour's performances were structured into four acts that mirrored the phases of P!nk's career up to that point, beginning with selections from her debut R&B-influenced album Can't Take Me Home, progressing through hits from M!ssundaztood, focusing on the rock-oriented Try This, and culminating in an intimate acoustic segment.[16] Transitions between acts were achieved through rapid costume changes and instrumental interludes performed by the backing band, maintaining momentum throughout the approximately 90-minute runtime.[14] This format allowed P!nk to showcase her artistic evolution on stage, blending high-energy rock elements with moments of vulnerability.[17] P!nk's performance style emphasized high-octane physicality, featuring acrobatic maneuvers such as flips and harness-assisted swings that added a theatrical dimension to the show.[17] Her vocal delivery was raw and improvisational, incorporating ad-libs that conveyed emotional intensity and connected deeply with the material's themes of personal struggle and resilience. Interactive components, including crowd sing-alongs and occasional stage dives, fostered a sense of communal energy in large venues.[16] On stage, P!nk shifted from a playful pop persona in the early acts—evoking her initial R&B roots—to an aggressive rock demeanor in later segments, amplified by covers like Aretha Franklin's "Respect" that highlighted her vocal power and attitude.[16] Through casual banter, P!nk shared insights into the personal inspirations behind Try This, creating intimacy and emphasizing messages of empowerment that resonated with audiences despite the production's scale.[17] The stage's visual elements, including dynamic lighting and projections, complemented her movements without overshadowing the focus on her athletic and emotive presence.[18]Musical Content
Standard Setlist
The Try This Tour featured a standard setlist that blended P!nk's early pop hits with tracks from her previous album M!ssundaztood (2001) and new material from Try This (2003), showcasing her evolution from R&B-infused pop to rock-oriented sounds while promoting the latest release.[4] Setlists varied slightly across the 69 shows, but the core performance, captured on the 2006 live DVD P!nk: Live in Europe (recorded at Manchester Evening News Arena on March 23, 2004, during the European leg), followed this 27-track sequence:[2]- Intro: "Can't Take Me Home"
- "There You Go"
- "Split Personality"
- "Most Girls"
- "Lady Marmalade"
- "I Wanna Rock"
- "Don't Let Me Get Me"
- "18 Wheeler"
- "Family Portrait"
- "Just Like a Pill"
- "Respect"
- "My Vietnam"
- "Misery"
- "Eventually"
- "Summertime"
- "Me and Bobby McGee"
- "Piece of My Heart"
- "Higher State of Consciousness"
- "Feel Good Time"
- "God Is a DJ"
- "Oh My God"
- "Trouble"
- "Last to Know"
- "Try Too Hard"
- "Unwind"
- "Welcome to the Jungle"
- "Get the Party Started" (encore)
