Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, known mononymously as Beyoncé, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.
Beyonce’s Recent Activity
Beyoncé’s last solo concert tour was The Formation World Tour in 2016 in support of her sixth studio album Lemonade. Since then, she has focused more on collaborative projects. In 2018, she and her husband Jay-Z released a joint studio album Everything Is Love under the name The Carters and embarked on the On the Run II Tour together. Beyoncé was the headlining performer at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2018 and was featured on the soundtrack album for the 2019 remake of The Lion King, in which she voiced the character Nala.
More recently, Beyoncé released the single “Break My Soul” in June 2022, the lead single from her upcoming seventh solo studio album Renaissance scheduled for release on July 29, 2022. The album marks her first solo release in six years since Lemonade in 2016. This has led to speculation that Beyoncé may embark on another worldwide concert tour in support of the new album, possibly in 2023 or 2024.
Beyonce’s Tour History in New Zealand
Beyoncé has toured New Zealand twice in the past:
- October 15 – 17, 2009 – I Am… World Tour at Vector Arena in Auckland and CBS Canterbury Arena in Christchurch
- October 8 – 11, 2013 – The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour at Vector Arena in Auckland and Claudelands Arena in Hamilton
Her 2009 tour was in support of her third studio album I Am… Sasha Fierce. Her 2013 tour was in support of her self-titled fifth studio album Beyoncé and included a total of 132 shows worldwide. Both tours included multiple sold-out shows in New Zealand.
Speculation About a New Tour
There has been no official announcement from Beyoncé or her management regarding a new concert tour at this time. However, given the pattern of her past tours coinciding with new album releases, fans can reasonably speculate that she will mount a worldwide tour in support of her upcoming Renaissance album.
Based on her history of touring New Zealand on previous world tours, it is very likely she would include stops in cities like Auckland, Wellington and/or Christchurch if she embarks on a tour for Renaissance. Her tour announcements typically come a few months after an album release, so fans may have to wait until early 2023 to know for sure.
Factors to Consider
Here are some factors that could influence Beyoncé’s decision to tour and her potential to visit New Zealand:
- Demand: Beyoncé has a big fanbase in New Zealand who would likely purchase tickets in large numbers for concerts there. Her previous tours had multiple sold-out shows.
- Touring Plans: If Beyoncé decides to only do a limited tour focused on the biggest markets like North America, Europe, UK, and Australia, she may not make it to New Zealand. A full worldwide tour makes it more likely.
- Family Obligations: With three kids at home now, Beyoncé may opt for a more limited touring schedule compared to when she was younger and could be on the road for months.
- COVID-19: The pandemic throws uncertainty into any touring plans. Travel restrictions could impact routing, and Beyoncé may wait to see the situation improve before planning an extended global tour.
Clues to Watch For
Here are some clues that would indicate Beyoncé is likely to tour and will probably include New Zealand on the itinerary:
- Announcement of a worldwide tour, versus a limited tour of just one region
- Dates scheduled in Australia and Asia, making New Zealand a convenient addition
- Reviews and reactions to Renaissance looking positive, driving further demand for a tour
- Beyoncé doing interviews talking about excitement to get back on the road and perform for fans globally
- Social media posts or leaks hinting at tour rehearsals and preparation
Projection for 2023 Tour
Given the information available in October 2022, here is a projection on the likelihood of Beyoncé touring New Zealand in 2023:
Scenario | Likelihood |
---|---|
Full worldwide tour announced within 3 months of Renaissance release | High – 80% chance |
Limited regional tour only including US and Europe | Moderate – 40% chance |
No tour announcement by end of 2022 | Low – 20% chance |
Based on these probabilities, the most likely scenario is Beyoncé announces a full global tour by October 2022 that will visit New Zealand sometime in 2023. But fans will have to wait for an official tour announcement to know for sure.
Impact on New Zealand if She Tours
If Beyoncé does announce a tour with New Zealand dates, here is the potential impact:
- Quick sellouts generating millions in revenue from ticket sales
- Increased tourism to New Zealand around her concert dates
- Boost to local economies from visitor spending on hotels, dining, transportation, etc.
- Opportunity for local opening acts to gain exposure opening for her
- High costs for concert promoters to book her shows and provide required rider accommodations
Overall, a Beyoncé tour would be a big boost for local concert venues, businesses, tourism, and her New Zealand fans eager to see her perform live.
Conclusion
In summary, while not confirmed yet, there are good chances Beyoncé will tour worldwide in 2023 in support of her new album, Renaissance. Given her past tours that included New Zealand and her popularity there, it is highly likely the country will be one of her tour stops if she hits the road. Fans eagerly awaiting news can look for key indicators like a tour announcement and dates in surrounding countries. If Beyoncé does tour New Zealand, it would generate huge excitement and economic benefits from her legions of local fans.