The Invincible World Tour (Chinese: 地表最強世界巡迴演唱會) was the seventh concert tour by Taiwanese recording artist Jay Chou, held in support of his fourteenth studio album Jay Chou's Bedtime Stories (2016). The tour began in Shanghai at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on June 30, 2016, and spanned 120 dates in various countries including China, Malaysia, Singapore, United Kingdom, Taiwan, Australia, the United States, and France. The tour attracted an estimated total of 3 million people.[1][2]
Production
The Invincible World Tour in Taipei saw upgraded outfits, visual and special effects, and stage props. The concert was divided into eight thematic sections, each offering a different experience. The total production cost surpassed NT$180 million, making it the most expensive concert held by Chou up to that point.[3]
Commercial performance
Pollstar ranked Chou's June 2018 Shanghai concert at number 36 in their annual top 100 international box office report, with an attendance of 43,769 people and $9,381,304 in revenue.[4]
Controversies
Chou's concert in Singapore on September 3, 2016, faced several controversies, including poor sound quality. Attendees seated close to the stage reported difficulty discerning the vocals of the singer at certain points during the concert, attributing this to the overpowering bass and excessive reverb. In addition, allegations were made regarding inadequate ventilation and crowd management.[5]
"Grandpa's Tea" (爺爺泡的茶) featuring Patrick Brasca, Devon Song, Gary Yang, Mai Zheng-wei
"Qi Li Xiang" (七里香) featuring Patrick Brasca, Devon Song, Gary Yang, Mai Zheng-wei
"Let's Go" (説走就走) featuring Patrick Brasca, Devon Song, Gary Yang, Mai Zheng-wei
References
^"周杰倫《地表最強》演唱會DVD 珍藏魔幻時刻" [Jay Chou's "The Strongest on Earth" concert DVD collects magical moments]. Youth Daily News (in Chinese). Yahoo! News Taiwan. October 29, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
^ ab"杰威爾音樂 JVR Music" [The DVD of Jay Chou's "Strongest on Earth" concert touring four continents around the world was released on 11/1] (in Chinese (Taiwan)). JVR Music. October 29, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
^"周杰倫「地表最強」台北場 蕭敬騰驚喜站台" [Jay Chou "The Strongest on Earth" Jam Hsiao's surprise platform at Taipei Arena]. Radio Taiwan International (in Chinese). September 28, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
^"周杰倫地表最強8主題 從太空唱進海底" [Jay Chou sang the strongest 8 themes from space to the bottom of the sea]. Yahoo! News Taiwan (in Chinese). July 3, 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
^"周杰伦香港红馆开唱，近九万张门票瞬间被秒光" [Jay Chou started singing at the Hong Kong Coliseum, and nearly 90,000 tickets were sold out instantly]. Toutiao (in Chinese). January 9, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
^"周杰伦"地表最强"重庆演唱会全场合唱《听妈妈的话》粉紫色星海温馨" [Jay Chou's "The Strongest on Earth" Chongqing Concert Full Singing "Listen to Mommy" Pink and Purple Star Sea Warmth]. Sohu (in Chinese). May 15, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
^"周董秒变明星收割机"地表最强"周杰伦北京演唱会太火爆" [Jay Chou instantly transformed into a star harvester, "the strongest on earth" and Jay Chou's Beijing concert was too hot]. Sina (in Chinese). June 4, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
^"周杰倫4.4萬張門票5分鐘售完 被稱是「地表最難搶」" [Jay Chou’s 44,000 tickets were sold out in 5 minutes and he is said to be “the most difficult person to grab on earth”]. Yahoo! Taiwan Sports (in Chinese). June 17, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
^"周杰伦演唱会6万人堵向市区！场馆没停车位，这样走才不堵！" [60,000 people crowded into the city for Jay Chou's concert! There is no parking space at the venue, so walk this way to avoid traffic jams!]. Toutiao (in Chinese). April 20, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
