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The Backstreet Boys launched their Sphere residency in Las Vegas with a spectacular show celebrating their album Millennium, delivering a high-tech, visually stunning performance that was praised as possibly their best yet, featuring hits, choreography, and impressive visuals, continuing through August 24.
Dead & Company has extended their "Dead Forever — Live at Sphere" residency in Las Vegas with additional dates in August. The new shows will take place on August 1-3 and 8-10, with tickets going on sale this week. The residency, initially set to end on July 13, has received positive reviews and high ticket sales. Fans can also enjoy a free exhibition at the Venetian Resort.
Phish's upcoming four-night residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas will feature a bespoke production designed to support the band's music without overshadowing it. Co-creative director Abigail Rosen Holmes and Moment Factory are working on visuals that will evolve in real-time to follow the band's musical impulses, using cutting-edge technologies like Epic Games' Unreal Engine. The residency will see Phish mixing up its show for each gig, not repeating a single song, and marks the first time concerts will be livestreamed from the venue.
U2's Sphere Residency, U2:UV, featured 13 hidden easter eggs designed by Creative Director Willie Williams, including a drifting balloon, a pre-show pigeon, and a flickering work light. The show also paid homage to U2's history and collaborators, with visual nods to past tours and collaborators. Williams' innovative approach and the band's commitment to innovation set a new benchmark for live music performances, creating a multi-layered narrative that rewarded both first-time guests and longtime fans with unique discoveries at each performance.
U2 concluded their residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas with a special show featuring surprises like a performance with Daniel Lanois and a pre-recorded appearance by Neil Finn. The band played "40" for the first time since 2016 and covered Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over." Bono shared that Neil Finn had sent a new version of the song for them to use, hinting at a possible recording in the future.
During U2's residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Bono paid tribute to the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, addressing the crowd and leading a chant of Navalny's name before performing. Bono also spoke about the situation in Ukraine and the importance of freedom, highlighting Navalny's sacrifice and the ongoing fight for freedom in the region.
Dead & Company, featuring original Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Mickey Hart, along with John Mayer, announced a residency at the MSG Sphere in Las Vegas, where they will play eighteen shows over six weekends in May and June. The concerts will feature never-before-seen visual storytelling, and the band's decision to continue playing together comes after their successful tour last year. The residency dates have been confirmed, and fans are eager to experience the unique setting for the iconic band's performances.