North Tour Explained

Concert Tour Name:North Tour
Landscape:no
Artist:Matchbox Twenty
Album:North
Number Of Legs:5
Number Of Shows:11 in Australia
43 in North America
8 in Europe
3 in South America
2 in Asia
61 Total
Last Tour:Exile in America Tour
(2008)
This Tour:North Tour
(2012–13)
Next Tour:2013 Summer Tour
(2013)

The North Tour is the fifth concert tour by American pop-rock band, Matchbox Twenty. The tour supports the band's fourth studio album, North. Beginning October 2012, the band has played over 60 shows in Australia, the Americas, Europe and Asia. The tour ranked 66th on Pollstar's annual "Top 100 Mid Year North American Tour". It earned $4.9 million from 40 shows.[1]

Background

The tour was announced in August 2012, via the band's official website. While promoting the album at several festival shows (including the iTunes Festival[2]), the tour was marked to begin in Australia; October 2012. Dates in North America and Europe were revealed in November 2012.[3] For the tour, the band has teamed up with Tickets-for-Charity, a charity offering tickets that supported charitable causes.[4] With each ticket purchased through their website, TFC will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Children's Health Fund.[5] Additionally, the band has partnered with Mobile Roadie to create a free app to follow the band on tour. The app will feature the band's video history, along with, previews of their current album.[6] Users will also be able to follow an interactive map of the tour route and purchase tickets. Each person who downloads the app has a chance to win backstage passes for the tour.

Opening acts

Tour dates

DateCityCountryVenue
Australia[11] [12]
October 20, 2012MelbourneAustraliaRod Laver Arena
October 21, 2012
October 25, 2012CanberraAIS Arena
October 27, 2012BrisbaneBrisbane Entertainment Centre
October 28, 2012
October 30, 2012SydneySydney Entertainment Centre
October 31, 2012
November 3, 2012PokolbinHope Estate Winery Amphitheatre
November 6, 2012WollongongWIN Entertainment Centre
November 8, 2012AdelaideAdelaide Entertainment Centre
November 11, 2012PerthPerth Arena
North America[13]
January 29, 2013CatoosaUnited StatesThe Joint
January 30, 2013San AntonioMajestic Theatre
February 1, 2013ThackervilleGlobal Event Center
February 2, 2013LongviewBelcher Performance Center
February 5, 2013LouisvillePalace Theatre
February 6, 2013NormalBraden Auditorium
February 8, 2013Prior LakeMystic Showroom
February 9, 2013MilwaukeeRiverside Theater
February 10, 2013Des MoinesCivic Center of Greater Des Moines
February 12, 2013Fort WayneEmbassy Theatre
February 13, 2013KalamazooMiller Auditorium
February 15, 2013ToledoStranahan Theater
February 16, 2013ColumbusPalace Theatre
February 17, 2013AkronAkron Civic Theatre
February 19, 2013Niagara FallsCanadaAvalon Ballroom Theatre
February 20, 2013
February 21, 2013WindsorThe Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
February 23, 2013Atlantic CityUnited StatesBorgata Event Center
February 25, 2013BaltimoreModell Performing Arts Center
February 26, 2013Port ChesterCapitol Theatre
February 27, 2013BethlehemSands Bethlehem Event Center
March 1, 2013AugustaAugusta Civic Auditorium
March 2, 2013PoughkeepsieMid-Hudson Civic Center
March 3, 2013VeronaTurning Stone Event Center
March 5, 2013MontclairWellmont Theatre
March 6, 2013
March 8, 2013UncasvilleMohegan Sun Arena
March 9, 2013HuntingtonParamount Theater
March 10, 2013RichmondLandmark Theater
March 12, 2013SavannahJohnny Mercer Theatre
March 13, 2013HollywoodHard Rock Live
March 16, 2013OrlandoUniversal Music Plaza Stage
March 17, 2013St. AugustineSt. Augustine Amphitheatre
March 19, 2013GreenvillePeace Concert Hall
March 22, 2013Lake CharlesL'Auberge Event Center
March 23, 2013Baton RougeL'Auberge Baton Rouge Event Center
March 25, 2013AustinMoody Theater
March 27, 2013AlbuquerqueLegends Theater
March 29, 2013Las VegasPearl Concert Theater
March 30, 2013IndioFantasy Springs Special Events Center
Europe[14] [15]
April 12, 2013DublinIrelandVicar Street
April 13, 2013
April 15, 2013SouthamptonEnglandSouthampton Guildhall
April 16, 2013LondonHammersmith Apollo
April 17, 2013
April 19, 2013WolverhamptonWolverhampton Civic Hall
April 20, 2013ManchesterO2 Apollo
April 21, 2013GlasgowScotlandO2 Academy
North America
July 26, 2013PhoenixUnited StatesComerica Theatre
July 27, 2013TucsonAnselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater
August 24, 2013Big FlatsBudweiser Summer Stage
South America
September 17, 2013São PauloBrazilEspaço das Américas
September 18, 2013CuritibaMaster Hall
September 20, 2013Rio de JaneiroParque dos Atletas
North America
September 23, 2013Mexico CityMexicoArena Ciudad de México
September 25, 2013MonterreyMonterrey Arena
Asia
November 4, 2013Hong KongStar Hall
November 10, 2013SingaporeSingapore Indoor Stadium
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
  • This concert was a part of "Universal Orlando Mardi Gras"[16]
  • This concert is a part of the "Live Music Rocks Concert Series"[17]
  • This concert is a part of "Rock in Rio"[18]
    Cancellations and rescheduled shows

    Box office score data

    VenueCityTickets sold / availableGross revenue
    Brisbane Entertainment Centre Brisbane 11,228 / 12,087 (93%) $1,611,060[20]
    Sydney Entertainment Centre Sydney 11,025 / 11,908 (92%) $1,341,170[21]
    Perth Arena Perth 9,838 / 9,838 (100%) $1,296,360[22]
    Braden Auditorium Normal 3,358 / 3,358 (100%) $206,959[23]
    Civic Center of Greater Des Moines Des Moines 2,544 / 2,544 (100%) $189,279
    Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne 2,339 / 2,339 (100%) $159,915
    The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor Windsor 4,672 / 4,672 (100%) $66,272[24]
    Mohegan Sun ArenaUncasville 5,379 / 5,582 (96%) $266,261[25]
    Landmark Theater Richmond 3,272 / 3,393 (96%) $197,416[26]
    Johnny Mercer Theatre Savannah 2,379 / 2,379 (100%) $116,159[27]
    Espaço das AméricasSão Paulo3,650 / 5,000 (73%)$287,231[28]
    Master HallCuritiba1,171 / 2,600 (45%)$107,722
    TOTAL60,855 / 65,700 (93%) $5,845,804

    Critical response

    The shows in Australia received moderate praise from music critics. Noel Mengel (The Courier-Mail) stated the shows at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, "restore his faith in modern rock 'n' roll", He says, "Matchbox pursue the middle path and they are very good at it. But after two hours of it, it seems the only one in the room who feels like smashing a guitar is me".[29] For the two shows in Sydney, George Palathingal (The Canberra Times) gave the shows two and a half out of five stars. He explains, "[…] the songs follow such a similar pattern - big, promising opening guitar riffs lead to anthemic-but-generic soft-rock choruses, with Thomas's over-emoted vocals on top - that the set soon gets tiresome. Most in the room probably did 'have a good time tonight'. But that big finish was scant reward for those of us who just want better music throughout a headlining set".[30] In Perth, the concert was deemed "an impressive evening" by Courtney Pearson (The West Australian). She says "They came back for an encore with synth-driven 'Put Your Hands Up' and 1997 hit 'Push', Thomas' voice so arresting you had to stand still and watch".[31]

    Notes

    1.Data from study is collected from all concerts held between January 1 and June 30, 2012 in North America. All monetary figures are based in U.S. dollars. All information is based upon extensive research conducted by Pollstar.

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Pollstar Top 100 North American Tours: Mid-Year 2013. 12 July 2013 . . 29 July 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924075538/http://www.pollstarpro.com/files/charts2013/2013MidYearTop100NorthAmericanTours.pdf . dead. 24 September 2015.
    2. Matchbox Twenty Celebrate "North" With Non-Stop Promotional Schedule . . 30 August 2012. 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359208849YIUWQUGWHX?url=http://www.wmg.com/newsdetails/id/8a0af81239719ead013978c20d60015a . 26 January 2013.
    3. Matchbox Twenty Announce 'North' Tour 2013 Dates . Williams, Nick . 12 November 2012 . . 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359206636VCQJHFXFGS?url=http://www.billboard.com/news/matchbox-twenty-announce-north-tour-2013-1008011252.story%23/news/matchbox-twenty-announce-north-tour-2013-1008011252.story . 26 January 2013.
    4. Web site: MATCHBOX TWENTY UNVEIL "NORTH" AMERICAN TOUR. 12 November 2012 . Landmark Theater. City of Richmond. 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359207409ZZRXBTSTCE?url=http://www.landmarktheater.net/news/detail/matchbox-twenty-unveil-north-american-tour . 26 January 2013.
    5. Tickets-for-Charity announces Matchbox Twenty partnership for the "NORTH" American Tour . . 27 November 2012 . 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359269626RORTYRTQZC?url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/11/prweb10172514.htm . 27 January 2013.
    6. Web site: Matchbox Twenty Announce Free Tour App. Carlin, Shannon . 21 November 2012 . . CBS Radio . 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359269703OMGHVRFDIJ?url=http://new102.cbslocal.com/2012/11/21/matchbox-twenty-announces-free-tour-app/ . 27 January 2013.
    7. Web site: Evermore Jump On Matchbox Twenty Tour. Tijs, Andrew. 10 October 2012 . Noise11 . The Noise Network Pty Ltd. . 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359269458NBNNATSNLY?url=http://www.noise11.com/news/evermore-jump-on-matchbox-twenty-tour-20121010 . 27 January 2013.
    8. Web site: Matchbox Twenty & INXS Down Under. Pittman, Sarah Marie. 22 August 2012 . . 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359269844XEKPLCLUEJ?url=http://www.pollstar.com/news_article.aspx?ID%3D802490 . 27 January 2013.
    9. Matt Hires Kicks Off New Year With New EP; "FOREVER" Heralds Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter's Sophomore Album; First Single, "Restless Heart", Available Now; Major U.S. Tour Alongside Matchbox Twenty Set to Get Underway March 1st in Augusta, Maine; "FOREVER" Arrives . . 7 January 2013 . 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359271402BXZVASXTWG?url=https://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130107-917455.html?mod%3Dcrnews . 27 January 2013.
    10. Web site: Phillip Phillips Joins Matchbox Twenty On Upcoming Tour. 12 December 2012 . . . 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359206987TOEMPTYXAM?url=http://radioalice.cbslocal.com/2012/12/12/phillip-phillips-joins-matchbox-twenty-on-upcoming-tour/ . 26 January 2013.
    11. Web site: Q&A: Paul Doucette of Matchbox Twenty. Fuoco-Karasinski, Christina . 22 October 2012 . SoundSpike . SoundSpike Media, LLC . 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359206382NXWJYIJVOT?url=http://www.soundspike.com/story/4853/soundspike-interview-paul-doucette-of-matchbox-twenty/ . 26 January 2013.
    12. Web site: Matchbox Twenty announces Australian tour in October 2012. 23 August 2012 . . . 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359270552DPGOOZXJZC?url=http://www.novafm.com.au/article/matchbox-twenty-announces-australian-tour-october-2012 . 27 January 2013.
    13. Web site: Matchbox Twenty promotes "North" with stateside run. Hall, Tara . 16 November 2012 . SoundSpike. SoundSpike Media, LLC . 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359206217RJZKMSVYKA?url=http://www.soundspike.com/story/4913/matchbox-twenty-promotes-north-with-stateside-run/ . 26 January 2013.
    14. Web site: Matchbox Twenty announce UK tour. Nissim, Mayor . 19 November 2012 . . . 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359269999MOIXOBWAFE?url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a439158/matchbox-twenty-announce-uk-tour.html . 27 January 2013.
    15. Web site: Matchbox Twenty Tour Dates. . . 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359209023VMDYOUDEFL?url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/matchbox-twenty/tourdates/ . 26 January 2013.
    16. Web site: Universal Studios: Matchbox Twenty set for Mardi Gras 2013. Bevil, DeWayne . 13 November 2012 . . 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359271281CWNRNXHJFO?url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-11-13/entertainment/os-universal-studios-matchbox-twenty-mardi-gras-at-universal-studios-20121113_1_matchbox-twenty-universal-s-mardi-gras-universal-studios . 27 January 2013.
    17. Web site: Matchbox Twenty. Live Music Rocks Website . XYZ Live . 29 July 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1375137050GALOBNPBRS?url=http://www.livemusicrocks.com.br/atracao/matchbox-twenty/ . 29 July 2013.
    18. News: Rock in Rio anuncia 1º show do Matchbox Twenty no Brasil . Rock in Rio announces 1st show of Matchbox Twenty in Brazil. Portuguese. Lorentz, Braulio . G1. 22 February 2013 . 5 July 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1373022381YHQZSECZOX?url=http://g1.globo.com/musica/rock-in-rio/2013/noticia/2013/02/rock-rio-anuncia-1-show-do-matchbox-twenty-no-brasil.html . 5 July 2013.
    19. Web site: 'Yolanda' forces cancellation of Matchbox Twenty concert. ABS-CBN Corporation. November 8, 2013. November 9, 2013.
    20. 17 November 2012. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 124. 43. New York. 0006-2510. 11 November 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130116072214/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/currentboxscore.jsp. live. 16 January 2013.
    21. 1 December 2012. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 124. 45. New York. 0006-2510. 25 November 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130116072214/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/currentboxscore.jsp. live. 16 January 2013.
    22. 19 January 2013. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 125. 2. New York. 0006-2510. 13 January 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130116072214/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/currentboxscore.jsp. live. 16 January 2013.
    23. 2 March 2013. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 125. 8. New York. 0006-2510. 24 February 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131106122621/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. 6 November 2013.
    24. 27 April 2013. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 125. 16. New York. 0006-2510. 17 April 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131106122621/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. 6 November 2013.
    25. 23 March 2013. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 125. 11. New York. 0006-2510. 16 March 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131106122621/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. 6 November 2013.
    26. 29 June 2013. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 125. 25. New York. 0006-2510. 21 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131106122621/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. 6 November 2013.
    27. 30 March 2013. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 125. 12. New York. 0006-2510. 23 March 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131106122621/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. 6 November 2013.
    28. 9 November 2013. Billboard Boxscore. Billboard. 125. 44. New York. 0006-2510. 5 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131106122621/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. 6 November 2013.
    29. Web site: Review: Matchbox Twenty, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Saturday . Mengel, Noel . 28 October 2012 . . 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359270227IGZDVRXXHY?url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/national/review-matchbox-twenty-brisbane-entertainment-centre-saturday/story-fndo1qgd-1226504746083 . 27 January 2013.
    30. Web site: Matchbox Twenty plays safe, with no spark. Palathingal, George . 2 November 2012 . The Canberra Times. 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359271091HXNHPZNOWA?url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/entertainment/music/matchbox-twenty-plays-safe-with-no-spark-20121102-28oh7.html . 27 January 2013.
    31. Web site: Review: Matchbox Twenty. Pearson, Courtney . 13 November 2012 . . 26 January 2013. http://www.freezepage.com/1359269324EBNBWBQLEW?url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/a/-/entertainment/15371701/review-matchbox-twenty/ . 27 January 2013.

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