On Monday, 17th of August, I travelled to Sydney to witness Katy Perry in her Hello Katy tour. The cutesy singer, made famous and propelled into international stardom by her hit single 'I Kissed A Girl' has been touring extensively for last 7 months or so, and finally brought her show to the land down under.
After lining up for an hour or so, counting how many times the girl and her mother in front of us felt the need to stare at us (which was over 30 times within about 10 minutes or so...I mean really c'mon. Take a photo?) we entered Enmore Theatre, with a variety of people of all different ages, ethinicites and sexualities...this included some Drag Queens (who later joined Katy on stage for 'Hot N Cold')
Opening band 'Kid Confucius' burst onto the stage...and I counted down the minutes until they'd run back off again. I never thought it was possible to daydream in the middle of a set...well guess what... it is. The lead singer, alternated between singing and attempting to make some weird growling noise like he was about to cough up phlegm from the back of his throat, while managing to continue shaking his shoulders and upper body (including slight man boobage and tummy) in some supposed 'I am so feeling my music right now' which really came across as 'I look like I am about to have a seizure.' During one song, his hand travelled to his groin repeatedly - he wasn't so much feeling the music as feeling himself. I mean C'mon, it's a Katy Perry concert, there are little kids in the crowd!
After what seemed liked ages, it was time for them to leave. Kthnxbai. I hope I never have to witness that again.
Throughout the half an hour or so wait for Katy Perry to make her entrance, the crowd chattered amongst themselves, before screaming loudly whenever another stage prop was brought on. Eventually a crowd chant of 'Katy Katy Katy' went up, before dying, and then repeating itself. The enthusiasm in the air was contagious, and the excitement levels continued to rise as it the 9pm mark passed.
The lights dimmed, and Katy's band filed onto stage, all wearing pink suits of some sort, soon followed by the woman of the hour, Katy Perry, dressed in a sparkly little red outfit, slightly similar to a wonder woman looking costume. She opened straight into Fingerprints, with a great deal of energy from the get go. She looked genuinely pleased and happy to be there, a big smile of her face, as she danced around the stage.
Katy sang every song from her album, while also covering 'Please Mr Postman', 'Build Me Up Buttercup' and 'Don't Stop Me Now.' Crowd pleasers were definetely her hit singles - Hot N Cold, Waking Up In Vegas, and I Kissed A Girl - with the crowd dancing and jumping crazily, the energy in the place electric when these hits were played. Katy showed off her talent and versatility when she slowed things down with 'Thinking Of You' - a performance she did entirely on her own playing acoustic guitar, and which was successful in showcasing her unique voice.
All in all - Katy is a great entertainer. Her banter with the crowd was natural and effortless, and she is also quite funny, not mention stunning. Guys and girls alike fell in love with her dynamic personality. While the show may have hit some small slumps, she was quick to pick up performances again with her great energy on stage. Her voice is really quite powerful, which she demonstrated when singing her softer songs.
To end the night, Katy brought down the house with her catchy hit single 'I Kissed A Girl' while dancing around stage with an inflatable 'cherry chapstick.' She promised the crowd a new album very soon, and with one last huge smile and wave, the petite singer ran off stage to numerous high pitched screams and squeals from her adoring fanbase.
