If I was 15 years old, seeing Justin Bieber’s My World Tour would have gone down as one of the most exciting moments of my childhood.
The young music marvel’s impressive performance last night in Melbourne smashed any doubts I had about his ability to live up to his massive reputation.
Sure, plenty of kids can learn to dance, sing or play guitar, but what Justin Bieber displayed on stage at Rod Laver Arena demonstrated a far deeper connection to music than most people (young or old) are able to grasp.
Bieber showed an innate ability and affinity for singing and dancing and proved that at the very core of his success lies a natural flair for rhythm and an instinctive instrumental ability and rhythm. And this type of talent can’t be taught, particularly to a kid who kick-started his professional music career at the tender age of 13.
Opening with “Love Me” the crowd was going mental throughout the entire show. To be completely honest, ‘Bieber fever’ was an understatement. The vibe, electricity and chaos inside Rod Laver Arena was far more than a fleeting feeling that passes. The screams and yells were so loud and so constant it felt like Rod Laver Arena was shaking at its core. It needed to be experienced to ‘Beliebed.’
Highlight tracks included his Usher collaboration “Somebody to Love,” his hopeful documentary anthem “Never Say Never,” his early hit “U Smile,” his ballads “That Should Be Me” and “Down To Earth” and of course, his biggest track to date, “Baby.”
Bieber used his gig to push important issues like not texting and driving, karma (he told the crowd he discovered his back-up band Legacy on YouTube) and in an awesome but unexpected move, Justin Bieber introduced his inspirational song“Never Say Never” with the help of bullied Sydney teen Casey Heynes.
“I wanna ask if anyone in here has been bullied before,” Justin said to the crowd. “How many of those people have seen people get bullied?” Heynes then came out on stage and the crowd roared. “I just wanted to say, he is very inspirational,” Bieber said. “He shows other people to stand up for what they believe in.”
It was clear from Bieber’s documentary Never Say Never that the role played by his behind-the-scenes team is huge. Last night it was obvious they’ve also helped Biebs perfect his performance skills to ensure he woos all of the little lasses in the crowd.
Whether through his singing, dancing, banter or antics, Bieber gave fans exactly what they were after. Several times throughout the gig he asked for the lights to go up and spent minutes gazing at the crowd, in every direction, pointing at fans to make them feel like he noticed them. To no surprise, this attracted wild screams and cheers.
Bieber’s team also went to great lengths to put his multi talents on display (obviously in an effort to discount the critics and prove to the world that he deserves all the hype that comes his way). In fact, Biebs jam-packed more into his 90-minute show that most mature-age artists would dare attempt. Bieber did break-dancing, he jammed out on the drums, he played piano, he played guitar, he sang ballads, he rapped, and best of all, he showed fans he can definitely bust a move through a number of meticulously choreographed songs.
One of the hardest things to wrap my head around is the impact this gig will have on all the Beliebers who witnessed him live. Before the gig, the thousands of kids at yesterday’s show were already mental with Bieber fever, fueled by his insane amount of Tweets, his constant Facebook posts, his infinite amount of YouTube videos, the immense TV and online coverage he gets and of course, more recently, Never Say Never.
Until last night, Melbourne fans hadn’t seen the Biebmeister in the flesh. What’s going to happen to the kiddies now? His stellar performance not only backed up their love for him, but My World Tour has given his fans a whole host of new experiences to hold onto and carry with them as they continue down their ‘Road to Belieb.’
While Justin’s singing wasn’t perfect, what he lacks in vocal ability he makes up for with the rest of his ‘package.’ To be honest though, the specific Bieber details aren’t the real focus here; his story is part of a much bigger picture. While people might not realise it, Justin Bieber’s My World Tour is history in the making. Biebs is a one-of-a-kind artist that’s opened up a whole new world inside the music industry. I’m glad I witnessed his performance. Like it or lump it critics, last night’s gig was an important part of music history.
By Jordana Borensztajn @ NOVAFM.COM.AU
Thanks Jordana for sharing with us your wonderful review of Justin’s first concert in Melbourne. Go here for pics from the concert.
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i love him to i think everyone loves him =)
I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!! Bask in the glow of JB’s awesomeness …. feels so right …
It feels nice to read positive JB concert reviews from critics. He’s absolutely amazing. Thats why Im a fan of his and Im not even a teen anymore 🙂
I went to his melbourne concert. OMG I JUST LOVE HIM!! SOOOO MUCH. His show was amazing. btw how can i ask to put videos up? i have a lot of videos of his songs from the concert…
OMB OMB I WENT TO HIS CONCERT MELBOURN THE 3rd AMAZING
BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE WOULD DO OT AGAIN ANY DAY
IT WAS SO GD THE CROWD WENT OUIET N I YELLED ILOVEEYOUU JUSTIN !! AN HE LOOKED UP N SMILED N THEN THE WHOLE CROWD SCREAMED 😉
Iloveeyou Justin u r amazing plz come bak to OZ xx
Why did the whole crowd go silent?! They would all be yelling……. And screaming. It doesnt make sence
i love justin bieber
isnt that the truth he is AWESOME
I go away and leave my memories.
I do not want to go back to what makes no sense at all
I would like to start life from scratch, and how a bird could fly over the sky. I do not want to be your angel now. I want to be free!
This is my new piece of the song. I hope that one day the same way as Justin I will be able to pursue my dreams!
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i was at his may 3rd one, he is truly an amazing person and hes incredible live! I LOVE JUSTIN BIEBER! <3
Junsnint. Say. Move.
Babby No
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i love justin soooooo much to bad i not alloud to go to his concert in melbourne this year, as my parents cant afford it, i wish you could come back to australia and come to townsville
Don’t worry, he’ll come back sooner or later…hopefully sooner! 🙂
Surprised there’s a male fan? 😀
OMG i just loveeeeeeeeeeeee JUSTIN BIEBER
i have BIEBER FEVER!!!! 🙂
I reallywant him to come bak to australia coz i missed his last concert
I LOVEE U JUSTIN BIEBER xxx
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i love justin bieber he is so hot i just love him so much and i will always have bieber fever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE YOU JUSTIN BIEBER
wear is your conserts!
Justin i love you soo much. and i alway will and just one thing when the song next 2 you came out i love it. also and i just wanted to come to your concert but i did not get ticket because they were sold out 🙁 Tear Tear. I alway well never say never !
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I LOVE YOU BABY FOR EVER AND EVER
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I FUCKING HATE THE PRICK
well your just jealous because he is better looking than youj and is famous unlike you!!!!
I’ll tell who we FUCKING HATE…YOU!!! Justin Bieber RULES! And if you don’t like IT…SUCK MY FUCKING DICK!!!
Hardcore Justin Bieber Fans Rise UP!
Funny that, “Up” is one of his songs! LOL!
And for that person who clicked thumbs up on this page to his comment…GET FUCKED!!!
For every other fan of Justin Bieber, LOVE YOU!!!
please justin biebr come to melbourne for a tour in september 2012 please i really miss your comcerts!!!!
I LOVE YOU JUSTIN BIEBER!!!
I WENT THERE! The whole concert was amazing, an experience i’ll never forget…just thinking about it now!
he sus realy bad
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