Emilia Kicks Off .mp3 Tour in Argentina With First of 10 Sold-Out Buenos Aires Dates
After two weeks of sharing social media snippets of rehearsals, vocal coaching, training and bits of her daily life, Emilia kicked off the first of 10 sold-out dates at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires on Saturday (April 6) as part of her .mp3 tour.
Dressed in pink, Emilia took the stage performing “Exclusive.mp3,” inviting fans to engage in a great night that included special guests, an elevated catwalk that allowed her to cross the entire arena to reach a secondary stage, three screens, four costume changes, 12 dancers and fireworks.
The set design followed the aesthetic line of her album .mp3, with pink and violet dominating the color scheme, and it was full of details that harked back to her teen years in the 2000s — with stuffed animals, microphones and even a desk to simulate her bedroom.
Below are some highlights.
Women Open the Show
In a first for Argentina, an artist partnered with a platform to select all-female opening acts. In this case Emilia worked with Spotify EQUAL to choose five artists to open her concerts, strengthening her commitment to developing acts. Connie Isla was picked for the first two dates, and she will be followed by Yami Safdie, Clara Cava, Mora Navarro and Malena Villa.
One of 10 Sold-Out Dates
The concert was produced and promoted by Fenix Entertainment, and it is worth recalling that when tickets went on sale in December 2023, 10 dates sold out for the same venue, Buenos Aires’ Movistar Arena, in just 10 hours. Given the on-sale success, two more dates were added at the Vélez Sarsfield Stadium for Oct. 12 and 13. In Argentina, the tour will also go to different provinces, including Córdoba, Mendoza and Salta.
Getting Intimate With Fans
At one point during the concert, Emilia, while walking from one stage to another, took the opportunity to speak earnestly to the audience about her connection with women in the industry and her concerns over social media bullying. “I’m trying to find my own voice. I love seeing how those present identify with my music just as I identify with a lot of female artists that inspire me and that I love. But it also makes me so angry when they compare us. It’s exhausting,” she said, referring to constant social media comparisons with other female Argentine artists. “Too much is demanded of us standing here on stage. Enough comparing us. Rather, join with us,” said Emilia.
Duki and Other Guests
While Emilia performed at boyfriend Duki’s concert last year, this time he came to Emilia’s stage to perform “Como Si No Importara” together. It was an intimate moment in which she gave him a kiss and thanked him for “a healthy love.” Also present later were Tiago PZK and Nicki Nicole for “Una Foto” and Callejero Fino for “En La Intimidad.” Emilia also performed “Rápido Lento” with Tiago PZK, and ensemble track “Los Del Espacio” with FMK, Duki and Tiago PZK.
Emilia’s Parents Were in Attendance
Emotions ran high late in the show when Emilia could not hold back tears while performing “Guerrero.mp3,” a song dedicated to her father while he was sick. Fans in the crowd could see her father, visibly excited, sitting in the front row next to her mother. “I want to thank my dad for being my greatest inspiration and for being my example of courage. I love you,” the singer said.
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