| Tour by Ai | |
 | |
| Associated album | Dream |
|---|---|
| Start date | May 14, 2022 |
| End date | December 9, 2022 |
| No. of shows | 33 |
| Ai concert chronology | |
The Dream Tour was the thirteenth headlining concert tour by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Ai and was in support of her twelfth studio album, Dream (2022). The tour began on May 14, 2022, in Koshigaya, Japan and concluded on December 9, 2022, in Tokyo, Japan.
Background
[edit]On November 1, 2022, Ai performed her final show of the It's All Me Tour at the Tokyo International Forum.[1] On that same day, her single "Aldebaran" was released digitally, which became a moderate success in Japan. In December 2021, Ai announced the tour with limited pre-order tickets for her fan club members through January 10, 2022.[2] A few days later, she announced her twelfth studio album, Dream.[3][4] Auditions for background dancers were held from December 17 to January 3, 2022.[5]
The tour initially was set to conclude on October 22, 2022.[2] Additional performance dates were added for September 30, October 8 and November 4 and 6. A final tour performance was added for December 9. Choreography was handled by Riehata, Luther Brown and Elysandra Quinones.
Concert synopsis
[edit]The show featured a series of special lighting effects and four dancers. Reviewers at Barks noted the highlights of the tour were "definitely the dancing".[6] The opening number of the performance was "Not So Different". While performing "Last Words", Ai commented on the age of the song.[7] During the performance of "Soul Train", the costumes and stage are set in a style of the 1970's.[7] During the second half, Ai performs her English songs, including "Moriagaro" and "Let It Go". The performance closed with "We Have a Dream" from Ai's twelfth studio album, Dream. Encore performances included "Aldebaran" and "Happiness".
Setlist
[edit]This set list is representative of the show on June 5, 2022 in Matsudo. It is not intended to represent all concerts for the tour.[8]
- "Not So Different"
- "Last Words"
- "Independent Woman"
- "Story"
- "Dear Mama"
- "Dear Papa"
- "Soul Train"
- "Moriagaro"
- "Welcome to My City"
- "Let It Go"
- "We Have a Dream"
- Encore
Tour dates
[edit]Tour dates for the Dream Tour.[2][9]
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2022 | Koshigaya | Japan | Sun City Koshigaya City |
| May 21, 2022 | Oita | Iichiko Gran Theater | |
| May 22, 2022 | Miyazaki | Miyazaki Shimin Bunka | |
| June 5, 2022 | Matsudo | Hall of the Forest 21 | |
| June 11, 2022 | Saga | Saga City Culture Hall | |
| June 18, 2022 | Nagoya | Aichi Prefectural Art Theater | |
| June 19, 2022 | Yokkaichi | Yokkaichi City Cultural Center | |
| June 25, 2022 | Otsu | Biwako Hall | |
| June 26, 2022 | Himeji | Himeji Cultural Convention Center | |
| July 2, 2022 | Sendai | Sendai Sun Plaza | |
| July 3, 2022 | Niigata | Niigata Prefectural Civic Center | |
| July 10, 2022 | Tokyo | Tokyo International Forum | |
| July 21, 2022 | Osaka | Festival Hall | |
| August 6, 2022 | Kanazawa | Honda no Mori Hall | |
| August 7, 2022 | Takasaki | Takasaki City Theatre | |
| August 11, 2022 | Shizuoka | Shizuoka Citizens Cultural Center | |
| August 14, 2022 | Chikusei | The Hirosawa City Hall | |
| August 20, 2022 | Sapporo | Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater | |
| August 21, 2022 | |||
| August 27, 2022 | Kagoshima | Kagoshima Arena | |
| August 28, 2022 | |||
| September 3, 2022 | Nagasaki | Nagasaki Brick Hall | |
| September 4, 2022 | Fukuoka | Fukuoka Sun Palace | |
| September 10, 2022 | Koriyama | Koriyama Cultural Center | |
| September 17, 2022 | Kanazawa | Kanagawa Kenmin Hall | |
| September 30, 2022 | Kofu | YCC Prefectural Citizen's Culture Hall | |
| October 8, 2022 | Nagoya | Nagoya Congress Center | |
| October 15, 2022 | Morioka | Morioka Shimin Bunka Hall | |
| October 16, 2022 | Aomori | Link Station Hall Aomori | |
| October 22, 2022 | Hiroshima | Hiroshima Bunka Gakuen HBG Hall | |
| November 4, 2022 | Sakai | Fenice Sacay | |
| November 6, 2022 | Kyoto | ROHM Theatre Kyoto | |
| December 9, 2022 | Tokyo | Tokyo International Forum |
References
[edit]- ^ "AI、NHK朝ドラ『カムカムエヴリバディ』主題歌「アルデバラン」ライブ映像をフル公開". THE FIRST TIMES (in Japanese). Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ a b c "AIが"史上最強の最高のライブ"を見せる「DREAM TOUR」5月より開催". Natalie Music (in Japanese). Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ "AIがオリジナルフルアルバム「DREAM」リリース、5月から全国ツアー開催". Natalie Music (in Japanese). Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ "AI、ニューアルバム『DREAM』クロスフェード映像＆スペシャルサイト公開 本人の生歌唱などの封入特典も". Real Sound (in Japanese). Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ "AI、＜AI "DREAM TOUR" DANCER AUDITION＞開催". BARKS (in Japanese). Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ "AI、＜DREAM TOUR＞開幕". BARKS (in Japanese). Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ a b "【オフィシャルライブレポート】AI、ニューアルバム『DREAM』を引っ提げての全国ツアー、『AI DREAM TOUR』をスタート！". Vocal Magazine (in Japanese). May 18, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ "Ai Live Tour 6/5/2022 Chiba Setori - Dream Tour". music-setlist. June 27, 2022.
- ^ "Live Tours". AiMusic (in Japanese). Archived from the original on August 30, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.