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Miley hints at plans for concert residency
Miley Cyrus has hinted that she may consider a concert residency after strong demand for two Hollywood Bowl shows in Los Angeles. The comments suggest she could favour audiences travelling to her rather than undertaking an extensive tour, which she has previously said could harm her mental wellbeing and sobriety.
Cyrus released her tenth album, ‘Bass Persuades’, on 18 September and scheduled the Hollywood Bowl performances for 16 and 18 October. Around 1.5 million people reportedly tried to buy tickets, despite the venue holding about 17,500 people, prompting suggestions that the shows could lead to a wider residency or similar arrangement.
In short
- Miley may pursue a concert residency.
- About 1.5 million people sought tickets.
- She remains reluctant to undertake a major tour.
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The case for
A residency could give more fans a chance to see Cyrus while meeting exceptional demand, without requiring her to undertake the strain of an extensive tour. A fixed venue and schedule may also let her protect her wellbeing and sobriety while continuing to perform.
The case against
A residency may concentrate access in one location, leaving many fans unable to travel or afford the associated costs, and could fall short of the broader reach of a tour. If demand is so high, a limited run might still leave most would-be attendees without tickets while creating pressure to extend the commitment.
Explained simply
A concert residency is a run of performances in one venue or city, rather than a tour that moves between locations. It can give fans several chances to see an artist while allowing the artist to perform without travelling from place to place.
Miley Cyrus is an American singer and songwriter who released her tenth album, “Bass Persuades”, in September. She has previously said that an extensive tour could affect her mental wellbeing and sobriety, so a residency may offer a different way to perform live.
The Hollywood Bowl is a large outdoor venue in Los Angeles, with room for about 17,500 people. Strong demand for Cyrus’s two scheduled shows has drawn attention to whether a longer run in one place could meet interest from fans travelling to see her.