Vancouver, BC. (Top40 Charts/ Jive Records) - With unwavering demand and his tour virtually sold out,
Justin Timberlake will perform a second North American leg beginning August 6th in Tennessee and winding down
September 17th in Los Angeles. The 'FutureSex / LoveShow' tour, which follows on the heels of widely successful North American and European legs, features opening act Good
Charlotte and will include 16 US and seven Canadian dates.
Justin received rave reviews earlier this year for the first leg of his North American tour which kicked off January 8th in San Diego and ran for 38 dates. Chartattack.com reports that 556,246 tickets to the 'FutureSex/LoveShow' were sold throughout the 28 date schedule. The Rod Stewart 'Rockin' In The Round' tour, which began January 12th and carried on for 61 dates, followed behind with 371,277 seats. In contrast, Pollstar.com's mid year tour report, announced Timberlake's tour as the second highest grossing tour of the year at $42.3 million, just behind Stewart at $48.1 million. The average ticket price to see Justin Timberlake was $73.83 trailing Rod Stewart at $76.93.
The European leg of JT's tour, which launched April 24th in Belfast, Ireland, featured 39 shows throughout Europe and wrapped up with an acclaimed four shows at London's O2 Arena in early July. Following up their own highly successful world tour covering parts of Europe, Japan, Asia and Latin America, multi-platinum rockers Good Charlotte will open for all 23 of the final North American shows, as posted on the bands official site. The boys will head down under for six shows in Australia throughout the month of October, following their stint with Timberlake.
The two and half hour show, complete with 14 backup dancers, kicks off with Justin 'appearing' at centre stage with the help of an underground elevator. The stage is set up in the round with catwalks pointing off in four directions providing a larger than usual amount of front row-esque seating options and creating a visually appealing 360-degree multi-media viewing experience. The exclusive area surrounding the front of the stage sold as General Admission VIP and dubbed 'The SexyBack Dance Club', will provide 300 fans an up close and personal view of the former Mouskateer. While the VIP area is standing room only, there are also 44 bar stools, considered front row floor seats. These 44 stools are the only seats in the VIP area and are privy to two full-service bars are that are built into the stage design. Keep in mind, the stage bars are cash bars and you may be asked to provide identification when purchasing alcohol. As well, fans buying regular General Admission Standing tickets will be blocked from entering this exclusive area.
Sheer screens, which project words such as, Future, Sex, Love and Sound surround the three stages set up in the middle of the arena floor. The screens which unmethodically cover the stage during points of the show, have been featured in previous concerts during the hit song, 'What Goes Around Comes Around', during which JT showcases his ivory skills on a piano. In most arenas the two side catwalks reach up to between rows 6 and 10, depending on the venue. So when purchasing tickets keep in mind that a higher numbered seat isn't necessarily bad, row six may actually be the equivalent to row one, due to stage design. Upper level or balcony seating is sure to provide a sensational birds eye view covering every inch of the multi-layered stage design.
Stops in Montreal and Toronto this August will mark the third shows in each city this year alone. Timberlake last played to Western Canada during 2003's 'Justified and Stripped' tour, his joint production with Christina Aguilera. However, fans in Vancouver were left disappointed when the tour had trouble crossing the border and had to cancel a show at the Pacific Coliseum. Tickets to the August 28th show in Edmonton and September 5th show in Vancouver, are sold out at the box office, with the exception of the VIP Bar Stools. Fans not wanting to pay the sky high barstool prices, still have access to preferred seating in the secondary market.
For more information on tour dates and pricing for Justin Timberlake, Good Charlotte and more visit, www.showtimetickets.com
Canadian Dates
Sat 8/18 Montreal, PQ Bell Centre
Mon 8/20 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
Tue 8/21 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
Sat 8/25 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre
Sun 8/26 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre
Tue 8/28 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place
Wed 9/5 Vancouver, BC General Motors Place
