# Big Time Rush in Concert

Big Time Rush in Concert was the debut concert tour by American boy band, Big Time Rush. Visiting the U.S., Germany, and the U.K., the tour supported their debut album, BTR. The majority of the tour performed at several radio festivals, state fairs and amusement parks with about 20,000 spectators. The trek began in April 2011, and ended in December.

## Critical reception

The tour received positive praise from music critics. Many commented on their energetic performance and interaction with fans. At the Stanislaus County Fair, Deke Farrow (The Modesto Bee) writes it was the largest concert crowd at the fair. He goes on to say, "And outside the stage area, where there was no way they could see the band, little girls on their dads' shoulders looked just as thrilled as if they were in the front row. Experiencing a big-time rush indeed".
John J. Moser (The Morning Call) states the show at The Great Allentown Fair was filled with energy sensitivity, fantasy, connectivity, musicality and brevity. He continues, "It was refreshing that in an age where lip-synching is readily accepted, the members of Big Time Rush really sang, taking turns on lead vocals. They all were competent, and even pleasant, singers". At the Allegan County Fair, Kelle Barr (Kalamazoo Gazette) noted the shows was crowd pleasing for fans and their parents. She also says, "With sharp looks, smooth harmonies and melodies — let alone their electric, synchronized dancing — BTR may be the resurrection of the boy band. Just maybe".
Cathalena E. Burch (Arizona Daily Star) gave high praise of the show at the Arizona State Fair. During the show, she expressed how the concrete shook from the thousands of screaming girls. She further comments, "Their stage show is choreographed to the most minor details, from the infectious, cardio-pumping dance moves to inviting an audience member to join them in their acoustic set. Even the adults in the audience, the parents taking their young kids to their first-ever concert, were bopping and fist pumping, singing along without missing a word".

## Opening acts

* Days Difference (North America, select dates)
* Hot Chelle Rae (North America, select dates)
* New Hollow (Eureka, Fairlea and New Albany)
* Greyson Chance (New Albany)

## Setlist

* Untitled I (instrumental introduction; contains elements of "We Will Rock You")
* "Famous"
* "Big Time Rush"
* "Til I Forget About You"
* "Big Night"
* "Stuck"
* "I Want to Hold Your Hand"
* "No Idea"
* Untitled II (video interlude)
* "Nothing Even Matters"
* "If I Ruled the World"
* "Any Kind of Guy"
* "Boyfriend"
* "City Is Ours"

### Encore

* "Halfway There"
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## Tour dates

| Date (2011) | City | Country | Venue | Attendance | Revenue |
| Europe ||||||
| April 19 | London | England | O$_2$ Shepherd's Bush Empire | — | — |
| April 21 | Munich | Germany | Hansa 39 | — | — |
| North America ||||||
| May 14 | Orlando | United States | Universal Music Plaza Stage | — | — |
| May 21 | Mansfield | United States | Comcast Center | — | — |
| May 22 | Agawam | United States | River's Edge Picnic Grove | — | — |
| June 4 | Saratoga Springs | United States | Saratoga Performing Arts Center | — | — |
| June 5 | Wappingers Falls | United States | Dutchess Stadium | — | — |
| June 25 | Tulsa | United States | Big Splash | — | — |
| July 1 | Del Mar | United States | Heineken Grandstand Stage | — | — |
| Europe ||||||
| July 7 | Cologne | Germany | E-Werk | — | — |
| July 8 | Manchester | England | Manchester Academy | — | — |
| North America ||||||
| July 19 | Central Point | United States | Lithia Motors Amphitheater | — | — |
| July 20 | Turlock | United States | Budweiser Variety Free Stage | — | — |
| July 22 | Costa Mesa | United States | Pacific Amphitheatre | — | — |
| July 23 | Kansas City | United States | Heart of America Theatre | — | — |
| July 24 | Harrington | United States | Wilmington Trust Grandstand | — | — |
| July 31 | Denver | United States | Elitch Arena | — | — |
| August 2 | Eureka | United States | Old Glory Amphitheatre | — | — |
| August 3 | Columbus | United States | Celeste Center | — | — |
| August 5 | Clearfield | United States | Clearfield Grandstand | — | — |
| August 6 | West Allis | United States | State Fair Main Stage | — | — |
| August 7 | Midland | United States | Dow Diamond | — | — |
| August 10 | Hamburg | United States | Buffalo.com Grandstand | — | — |
| August 11 | Indianapolis | United States | Hoosier Lottery Grandstand | — | — |
| August 12 | Peru | United States | Illinois Valley Regional Airport | — | — |
| August 14 | Fairlea | United States | State Fair of West Virginia Grandstand | — | — |
| August 20 | Farmingville | United States | Brookhaven Amphitheater | — | — |
| August 21 | Lima | United States | Infield Grandstand | — | — |
| August 27 | Falcon Heights | United States | Minnesota State Fair Grandstand | — | — |
| August 28 | Essex | United States | Champlain Valley Expo Grandstand | — | — |
| August 30 | Boston | United States | House of Blues | — | — |
| August 31 | Hampton Beach | United States | Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom | — | — |
| September 1 | Geddes | United States | Chevy Court | — | — |
| September 3 | Jackson Township | United States | Northern Star Arena | — | — |
| September 4 | Allentown | United States | Allentown Fairgrounds Grandstand | — | — |
| September 10 | York | United States | Toyota Grandstand | — | — |
| September 11 | Allegan | United States | Allegan County Fair Grandstand | — | — |
| September 17 | Spencer | United States | U.S. Cellular Grandstand | — | — |
| September 18 | Hutchinson | United States | U.S. Cellular Grandstand | — | — |
| September 25 | New Albany | United States | Wexner Estate | — | — |
| October 8 | Fresno | United States | Paul Paul Theatre | — | — |
| November 5 | Phoenix | United States | Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum | — | — |
| November 30 | Rochester | United States | Blue Cross Arena | — | — |
| December 3 | Los Angeles | United States | Nokia Theatre L.A. Live | — | — |
| December 4 | Minneapolis | United States | Target Center | — | — |
| December 6 | Buffalo | United States | First Niagara Center | — | — |
| December 7 | Philadelphia | United States | Wells Fargo Center | — | — |
| December 9 | New York City | United States | Madison Square Garden | — | — |
| December 10 | Scranton | United States | SCC Grand Ballroom | — | — |
| December 11 | Tampa | United States | St. Pete Times Forum | — | — |
| December 12 | Hershey | United States | Giant Center | — | — |
| December 13 | Duluth | United States | Arena at Gwinnett Center | 5,283 / 6,181 (85%) | $230,236 |