By Jocelyne Hilary, Staff Writer
House Music has taken the music industry by storm. This genre, which has been popular in most European countries, has now infected the U.S. and other global music markets. Calvin Harris, Zedd, and Avicii are a few of the names that have been trending lately on the radio, iPods, and Mp3s.
One house band that requires no introduction is Swedish House Mafia. The Swedish trio announced last year that they will be on tour through 2012 to 2013. Unfortunately, what makes this tour unique is the fact that it will regrettably be their last tour.
With hits such as “Don’t you worry child,” “Save the world,” and “Miami 2 Ibiza,” Swedish House Mafia have been a household name and the cause for a buzz among many music enthusiasts.
Following the success of their most recent album “Until Now,” the Swedish trio has anticipated on whether or not their tour will be a success with fans. The tour included concerts in most U.S. states to popular worldwide destinations such as London and Stockholm.
Tickets for the concert went on sale worldwide in mid-2012 and prices ranged from a minimum of $60 for basic tickets to up t0 $300. Online merchants who have available tickets are now selling them for up to $450.
Many concert dates had sold out and online ticket merchants had tickets selling for unreasonably high prices. While many were distraught due to their bad luck on trying to purchase tickets, others were ecstatic and eagerly waiting for the day on which they will be seeing not only one of the most successful bands but their favorite artist.
Junior Kirsten Sullivan was one of the lucky few who managed to purchase a ticket for the concert in New York on March 4.
“I was so nervous when I started hearing that tickets in some places had sold out within seconds. Luckily enough I was able to purchase a ticket to see them in New York. I had hoped to see them in the iconic Madison Square Garden. Unfortunately, only the Barclays Center was available. I am still happy regardless, considering I’ve been lucky enough to get the opportunity to see them perform live for one of the last times.”
Renown to be one of the best live performing acts in the industry, fans all over the world got ready as the tour kicked off on Nov. 16 in Dubai. With a packed stadium full of eager fans, the band had started what would be their last tour with a bang.
Concerts followed in India, Sweden, Paris, and throughout Europe before arriving to North America for the last hurdle.
The first shows took place in California before eventually finishing the tour in New York’s renown Madison Square Garden and the recent Barclays Center.
Junior Casie Strohson is one of the few who had the opportunity to see them perform live during this tour. “I just about managed to get a ticket because they added an extra tour date. I would have been devastated not to have had the chance to see one of their last shows. They are my favorite house artist, and they definitely knew what they were doing on stage. They are such crowd pleasers and amazing performers. All the fans were definitely in a sense of euphoria watching them. Despite having spent a little more than anticipated giving the hotel and flight tickets, it was definitely worth it and I would do it again.”
For those who were not lucky enough to grab tickets for “One Last Tour,” there is a chance to Swedish House Mafia for the last time ever in Miami at the Ultra Music Festival. More commonly known as Ultra, this music festival includes an assembly of house music, electro, and dance artists. Ultra will occur on two different weekends, one being during spring break so it is a perfect opportunity to see Swedish House Mafia or any other acts. Ultra is a three day event. The first weekend event is from March 15-17 and the second is from March 22-24. Ticket prices are slightly expensive, ranging from $299-$1,500 for 21 and up VIP. Ultra is guaranteed to be amazing for those who are interested to attend.
However, it is advised, to get there really early due to the vast number of people attending. More importantly, it is important to be safe, not only if you’re attending the festival, but throughout the whole of spring break in general.
