# OMG Tour

OMG Tour was the fourth concert tour by American recording artist Usher. Visiting North America, Asia, Europe and Australia, the tour accompanies his sixth studio album, Raymond v. Raymond (2010), as well as his first extended play, Versus (2010). At the conclusion of 2011, the tour placed seventh on Billboard's annual, "Top 25 Tours", earning nearly $75 million with 73 shows.

## Background

In the summer of 2010, Usher competed in a dance battle against fellow R&B artist Chris Brown at the Reggae Sumfest. The battle sparked an Internet rumor of the two possibly going on tour. This was further pushed by producer Jermaine Dupri alluding that the two artists may be unaware of this upcoming tour. The singers later took to Twitter to ask who the fans would like to see them perform with. On September 8, 2010, the singer announced his touring trek (and revealed it was solo) for North America. Due to demand, many additional stops in Europe and Australia were added. It is Usher's first arena tour since The Truth Tour in 2004. To introduce the tour, Usher stated,
   "Live performance has always been my thing. It's my purpose to master and capture the moment every time I have you connected. For me, I wanted to make sure that it was state of the art. I wanted to make sure that, in comparison to the other shows that are going on around the world, you get the type of experience that leave you saying, 'OMG.' [...] The look of the tour, it's a little futuristic but enough to capture your attention and leave you saying, 'OMG.' That's the whole point. With an incredible record, I wanted to also leave a great impression.

## Concert synopsis

The show began with Usher descending to the stage and then performing "Monstar", "She Don't Know" and "Yeah!" while wearing a helmet-like headpiece. During "Caught Up" he sang into a gold gun-shaped microphone, with which he performed tricks. The choreography of "More" included break dancing. While Usher sang "OMG", fireworks and confetti were set off.

## Critical reception

The Dallas Morning News Mario Tarradell enjoyed the show, writing that "splash and flash are[Usher's] key ingredients." Jim Harrington of San Jose Mercury News commended Usher's dancing ability, but criticized the show for over-using "distracting" theatrical effects, saying that "the best parts of the big-budget 'OMG' show came when the bells and whistles stopped and the fans were allowed to concentrate all their attention on Usher".

## Broadcast and recordings

The DVD of the OMG Tour was filmed on February 21, 2011, at The O$_2$ Arena in London, directed by Dick Carruthers. The DVD was released as OMG Tour: Live From London on October 31, 2011.

## Set list

* "Monstar"
* "She Don't Know"
* "Yeah!"
* "U Remind Me"
* "U Don't Have to Call"
* Michael Jackson Tribute Medley: "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"/ "Rock with You"/ "Billie Jean"
* "You Make Me Wanna"
* "Mars vs. Venus"
* "Nice & Slow"
* "Love 'Em All"
* "Trading Places"
* "Love in This Club"
* "Lil Freak"
* "Hot Tottie"
* "There Goes My Baby"
* "Burn"
* "Bad Girl"
* "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)"
* Medley: "Confessions Part II" / "My Boo" / "I Need a Girl (Part One)" / "Lovers and Friends"
* "Caught Up"
* "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love"
* "More"

### Encore

* OMG
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## Tour dates

List of concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, opening act, tickets sold, number of available tickets and amount of gross revenue :
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Opening act | Attendance | Revenue |
| Asia |||||||
| July 3, 2010 | Seoul | South Korea | Olympic Gymnastics Arena | — | — | — |
| July 7, 2010 | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | Bukit Jalil National Stadium | — | — | — |
| July 9, 2010 | Pasay | Philippines | Mall of Asia Concert Grounds | — | — | — |
| July 11, 2010 | Beijing | China | Beijing Wukesong Culture & Sports Center | — | — | — |
| July 13, 2010 | Macau | Macau | Venetian Arena | — | — | — |
| North America |||||||
| November 10, 2010 | Seattle | United States | KeyArena | Trey Songz Miguel | 13,179 / 13,179 | $900,792 |
| November 12, 2010 | Oakland | United States | Oracle Arena | Trey Songz Miguel | 15,613 / 15,613 | $1,095,085 |
| November 13, 2010 | Las Vegas | United States | Mandalay Bay Events Center | Trey Songz Miguel | 78,398 / 78,398 | $926,907 |
| November 14, 2010 | Anaheim | United States | Honda Center | Trey Songz Miguel | 11,354 / 11,354 | $851,717 |
| November 17, 2010 | San Diego | United States | Valley View Casino Center | Trey Songz Miguel | 10,218 / 10,218 | $655,930 |
| November 18, 2010 | Los Angeles | United States | Staples Center | Trey Songz Miguel | 14,607 / 14,607 | $1,181,485 |
| November 19, 2010 | Glendale | United States | Jobing.com Arena | Trey Songz Miguel | 11,086 / 11,086 | $818,907 |
| November 23, 2010 | Houston | United States | Toyota Center | Trey Songz Miguel | 12,812 / 12,812 | $996,189 |
| November 24, 2010 | Dallas | United States | American Airlines Center | Trey Songz Miguel | 13,492 / 13,492 | $937,622 |
| November 26, 2010 | St. Louis | United States | Scottrade Center | Trey Songz Miguel | 11,616 / 11,616 | $777,678 |
| November 27, 2010 | Kansas City | United States | Sprint Center | Trey Songz Miguel | 14,291 / 14,291 | $963,888 |
| November 29, 2010 | Toronto | Canada | Air Canada Centre | Trey Songz Miguel | 16,100 / 16,100 | $1,291,800 |
| November 30, 2010 | Montreal | Canada | Bell Centre | Trey Songz Miguel | 15,260 / 15,260 | $1,175,933 |
| December 2, 2010 | Detroit | United States | Joe Louis Arena | Trey Songz Miguel | 15,860 / 15,860 | $1,037,999 |
| December 3, 2010 | Rosemont | United States | Allstate Arena | Trey Songz Miguel | 13,811 / 13,811 | $1,065,640 |
| December 5, 2010 | Atlanta | United States | Philips Arena | Trey Songz Miguel | 14,137 / 14,137 | $1,201,311 |
| December 7, 2010 | Greensboro | United States | Greensboro Coliseum | Trey Songz Miguel | 8,612 / 8,612 | $519,616 |
| December 8, 2010 | Baltimore | United States | Royal Farms Arena | Trey Songz Miguel | 11,104 / 11,104 | $795,628 |
| December 10, 2010 | Newark | United States | Prudential Center | Trey Songz Miguel | 14,410 / 14,410 | $1,142,535 |
| December 13, 2010 | New York City | United States | Madison Square Garden | Trey Songz Miguel | 29,462 / 29,462 | $2,567,864 |
| December 14, 2010 | New York City | United States | Madison Square Garden | Trey Songz Miguel | 29,462 / 29,462 | $2,567,864 |
| December 16, 2010 | Philadelphia | United States | Wells Fargo Center | Trey Songz Miguel | 11,049 / 11,049 | $889,097 |
| December 17, 2010 | Washington, D.C. | United States | Verizon Center | Trey Songz Miguel | 15,452 / 15,452 | $1,226,629 |
| December 18, 2010 | Hartford | United States | XL Center | Trey Songz Miguel | 11,198 / 11,198 | $674,877 |
| December 21, 2010 | Boston | United States | TD Garden | Trey Songz Miguel | 12,226 / 12,226 | $901,581 |
| December 27, 2010 | Nashville | United States | Bridgestone Arena | Trey Songz Miguel | 12,219 / 12,219 | $888,709 |
| December 28, 2010 | New Orleans | United States | Smoothie King Center | Trey Songz Miguel | 14,988 / 14,988 | $937,802 |
| December 29, 2010 | Memphis | United States | FedExForum | Trey Songz Miguel | 11,350 / 11,350 | $743,770 |
| December 31, 2010 | Miami | United States | American Airlines Arena | Trey Songz Miguel | 12,992 / 12,992 | $1,235,545 |
| Europe |||||||
| January 18, 2011 | Lyon | France | Halle Tony Garnier | — | — | — |
| January 20, 2011 | Marseille | France | Le Dôme de Marseille | — | — | — |
| January 21, 2011 | Zürich | Switzerland | Hallenstadion | — | — | — |
| January 23, 2011 | Strasbourg | France | Zénith de Strasbourg | — | — | — |
| January 24, 2011 | Paris | France | AccorHotels Arena | — | — | — |
| January 26, 2011 | Manchester | England | Manchester Arena | Tinchy Stryder | 26,010 / 29,348 | $1,335,360 |
| January 27, 2011 | Birmingham | England | Barclaycard Arena | — | — | — |
| January 29, 2011 | Glasgow | Scotland | Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre | — | — | — |
| January 30, 2011 | Liverpool | England | Echo Arena Liverpool | — | — | — |
| February 2, 2011 | London | England | The O$_2$ Arena | Tinchy Stryder | 69,761 / 70,260 | $4,656,200 |
| February 3, 2011 | London | England | The O$_2$ Arena | Tinchy Stryder | 69,761 / 70,260 | $4,656,200 |
| February 15, 2011 | Paris | France | AccorHotels Arena | — | — | — |
| February 17, 2011 | London | England | The O$_2$ Arena | Tinchy Stryder | | |
| February 18, 2011 | London | England | The O$_2$ Arena | Tinchy Stryder | | |
| February 20, 2011 | Manchester | England | Manchester Arena | Tinchy Stryder | | |
| February 21, 2011 | London | England | The O$_2$ Arena | Tinchy Stryder | | |
| February 23, 2011 | Sheffield | England | Sheffield Arena | — | — | — |
| February 24, 2011 | Liverpool | England | Echo Arena Liverpool | — | — | — |
| February 26, 2011 | Dublin | Ireland | 3Arena | — | — | — |
| February 27, 2011 | Dublin | Ireland | 3Arena | — | — | — |
| March 1, 2011 | Rotterdam | Netherlands | Rotterdam Ahoy | — | — | — |
| March 2, 2011 | Antwerp | Belgium | Sportpaleis | — | 31,248 / 31,812 | $1,739,160 |
| March 4, 2011 | Munich | Germany | Olympiahalle | — | — | — |
| March 5, 2011 | Hamburg | Germany | Barclaycard Arena | — | 11,778 / 12,469 | $732,505 |
| March 6, 2011 | Rotterdam | Netherlands | Rotterdam Ahoy | — | — | — |
| March 7, 2011 | Antwerp | Belgium | Sportpaleis | — | | |
| Asia |||||||
| March 10, 2011 | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Dubai Media City Amphitheatre | — | — | — |
| March 12, 2011 | Shanghai | China | Mercedes-Benz Arena | — | — | — |
| Oceania |||||||
| March 15, 2011 | Perth | Australia | Burswood Dome | Trey Songz The Potbelleez | 18,560 / 18,560 | $2,469,060 |
| March 18, 2011 | Adelaide | Australia | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Trey Songz The Potbelleez | 9,155 / 9,155 | $1,292,119 |
| March 19, 2011 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena | Trey Songz The Potbelleez | 62,075 / 62,075 | $7,544,120 |
| March 20, 2011 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena | Trey Songz The Potbelleez | 62,075 / 62,075 | $7,544,120 |
| March 22, 2011 | Newcastle | Australia | Newcastle Entertainment Centre | Trey Songz The Potbelleez | 6,941 / 6,989 | $1,028,240 |
| March 23, 2011 | Sydney | Australia | Qudos Bank Arena | Trey Songz The Potbelleez | 55,792 / 60,148 | $7,530,500 |
| March 24, 2011 | Sydney | Australia | Qudos Bank Arena | Trey Songz The Potbelleez | 55,792 / 60,148 | $7,530,500 |
| March 26, 2011 | Brisbane | Australia | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Trey Songz The Potbelleez | 11,482 / 11,482 | $1,681,740 |
| March 28, 2011 | Sydney | Australia | Qudos Bank Arena | Trey Songz The Potbelleez | | |
| March 29, 2011 | Sydney | Australia | Qudos Bank Arena | Trey Songz The Potbelleez | | |
| March 31, 2011 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena | Trey Songz The Potbelleez | | |
| April 1, 2011 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena | Trey Songz The Potbelleez | | |
| April 2, 2011 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena | Trey Songz The Potbelleez | | |
| April 5, 2011 | Auckland | New Zealand | Vector Arena | The Potbelleez | 11,510 / 11,510 | $1,019,420 |
| North America |||||||
| April 27, 2011 | Sunrise | United States | BB&T Center | Akon Tinie Tempah | 10,039 / 10,039 | $657,126 |
| April 28, 2011 | Orlando | United States | Amway Center | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 9,807 / 9,807 | $588,373 |
| April 30, 2011 | Charlotte | United States | Time Warner Cable Arena | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 10,602 / 10,602 | $644,240 |
| May 1, 2011 | Columbia | United States | Colonial Life Arena | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 10,733 / 10,733 | $629,370 |
| May 4, 2011 | Providence | United States | Dunkin' Donuts Center | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 7,876 / 7,876 | $479,703 |
| May 6, 2011 | Atlantic City | United States | Boardwalk Hall | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 12,198 / 12,198 | $861,681 |
| May 7, 2011 | Newark | United States | Prudential Center | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 11,783 / 11,783 | $890,168 |
| May 8, 2011 | Uniondale | United States | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 9,502 / 9,502 | $747,516 |
| May 11, 2011 | Pittsburgh | United States | Consol Energy Center | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 13,044 / 13,044 | $815,557 |
| May 12, 2011 | Cleveland | United States | Quicken Loans Arena | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 11,501 / 11,501 | $632,022 |
| May 14, 2011 | Toronto | Canada | Air Canada Centre | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 15,984 / 15,984 | $1,310,834 |
| May 15, 2011 | Auburn Hills | United States | The Palace of Auburn Hills | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 11,689 / 11,689 | $810,800 |
| May 18, 2011 | Columbus | United States | Jerome Schottenstein Center | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 11,601 / 11,601 | $735,854 |
| May 20, 2011 | Rosemont | United States | Allstate Arena | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 10,766 / 10,766 | $734,451 |
| May 21, 2011 | Minneapolis | United States | Target Center | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 12,711 / 12,711 | $804,713 |
| May 22, 2011 | Omaha | United States | CenturyLink Center Omaha | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 14,424 / 14,424 | $977,494 |
| May 25, 2011 | Vancouver | Canada | Rogers Arena | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 14,133 / 14,133 | $1,180,892 |
| May 26, 2011 | Portland | United States | Moda Center | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 10,099 / 10,099 | $667,846 |
| May 28, 2011 | Sacramento | United States | Sleep Train Arena | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 10,798 / 10,798 | $574,199 |
| May 29, 2011 | San Jose | United States | SAP Center at San Jose | Akon Dev and the Cataracs | 10,725 / 10,725 | $614,277 |
| June 1, 2011 | Los Angeles | United States | Staples Center | Akon Tinie Tempah | 12,614 / 12,614 | $1,087,547 |
| TOTAL | TOTAL | TOTAL | TOTAL | TOTAL | 855,903 / 865,399 (99%) | $70,212,894 |

### Cancellations and rescheduled shows

| December 11, 2010 | Norfolk, Virginia | Norfolk Scope | Cancelled |
| January 12, 2011 | Berlin, Germany | Mercedes-Benz Arena | Initially postponed to January 13, 2011, however, the concert was cancelled 45 minutes into the show |
| January 14, 2011 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | Rotterdam Ahoy | Postponed then rescheduled to March 1, 2011 |
| January 15, 2011 | Oberhausen, Germany | König-Pilsener Arena | Cancelled |
| January 16, 2011 | Antwerp, Belgium | Sportpaleis | Postponed then rescheduled to March 2, 2011 |
| March 29, 2011 | Auckland, New Zealand | Vector Arena | This concert was moved to April 5, 2011 |

## Personnel

* Director – Barry Lather
* Choreography – Anwar "Flii Stylz" Burton, Aakomon "AJ" Jones, Todd Sams, Ed Moore and David "SuperDave" Royster
* Musical Direction – Johnny "Natural" Najera, Josh Thomas and Usher Raymond IV
* Art/Creative – Barry Lather, Josh Thomas, Anwar "Flii Stylz" Burton, Usher Raymond IV, Ed Moore and Aakomon "AJ" Jones
* Dancers – Devin Jamieson, Marc "Marvelous" Inniss, Saidah Nairobi, Eyal Layani, Eddie Morales, and Todd Sams
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