Head First World Tour

Head First World Tour

Tour by Goldfrapp
Associated album	Head First
Start date	June 7, 2010
End date	October 17, 2010
No. of shows	47 shows in total

Head First is the fifth concert tour from British band Goldfrapp in support of their fifth studio album, Head First, released in May 2010.

About the Tour

The tour was announced in early February 2010, with the release of their new album by their record company Mute.. The band announced dates in Europe, Australia and North America, where they played the famous Hollywood Bowl. It was announced by mute that the band would play festivals throughout summer 2010, then embark on their tour. Before the festivals however, they are due to play their American dates as stated here officially "Goldfrapp will take Head First to select US cities this summer - following the massive acclaim for both the Supernature and Seventh Tree tours and festival appearances around the world, Goldfrapp have underlined their reputation as one of the most transcendent and inventive live bands around".

Dates for the United Kindom were announced on the bands website on July 12, 2010.

The Show

Goldfrapp open with "Voicething" as the band come on stage, with smoke bellowing out of the stage and then Alison appears and launches into Crystalline green, with a green light show playing around her. Each song from this point uses the lights, with different colours. The background of the stage is a massive Space Doughnut.

The Band

The band consists of 5 members (including goldfrapp). These are:

• Charlie Jones (musician) - "Bass Guitar"
• Daisy Palmer - "Drums" & "Backing Vocals
• Angie Pollock - "Keyboards" & "Backing Vocals"
• Davide Rossi - "Keyboards", "Guitar", "Violin" & "Backing Vocals"

Various Set Lists

Warm Up Gigs

1. Voicething (Intro)
2. Crystalline green
3. Train
4. I wanna life
5. A&E
6. You never know
7. Head First
8. Number 1
9. Believer
10. Shiny & warm
11. Alive
12. Ride a White Horse (extended)
13. Ooh La La
14. Utopia
15. Rocket
16. Strict Machine (We are glitter)

Main Set list

Main Set List (Contains Additional Notes)

Main order of songs - Order has changed in some cases.

1. Voicething (intro)
2. Crystalline Green
3. I Wanna Life
4. A&E
5. You Never Know
6. Head First
7. Number 1
8. Dreaming
9. Believer
10. Alive
11. Shiny & Warm
12. Train
13. Ride A White Horse (extended)
14. Ooh La La
15. Utopia
16. Black Cherry
17. Rocket
18. Strict Machine (We are glitter)

Additional Notes

• "Dreaming" was added and "You Never Know" was removed from the setlist in washington
• "You Never Know" was re-added in New York
• "Utopia" was removed from the setlist in Mexico

Festival Set List

Festival Set List

1. Voicething
2. Utopia
3. You Never Know
4. Head First
5. Dreaming
6. Number 1
7. Believer
8. Alive
9. Shiny And Warm
10. Train
11. Ride A White Horse (extended)
12. Ooh La La
13. Rocket
14. Strict Machine (We are glitter)

Critical Reception

Concerts

Reviews for the tour have all been positive. Spinner talking of the hollywood bowl appearence said "Golfrapp, made her way through 12 songs backed by a tight four-piece band. If the band was daunted at all by the huge stage of the Bowl, they never showed it, opening with a version of 'Crystalline Green' that won the crowd over from the outset. The group really hit its stride halfway through the set, as two songs from the new 'Head First' album -- the pop-laden 'Believer' and 'Alive' -- had fans dancing in the Bowl aisles.".

The Washington Post review was also very positive stating "Goldfrapp has built up quite a cult. The performance was sold out and a few devout fans even showed up wearing blonde wigs. Over an hour and a half set Goldfrapp changed costumes--musical and otherwise--a few times, putting a digital spin on pretty much every genre that has ever aspired to fabulousness--including glam-rock, disco, and a few Bond-theme-worthy ballads. It was a familiar sound with a futuristic finish"

Entertainment Weekly review of the New York gig's headline was "Goldfrapp at NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom....Its Finally Lovely 2 C U" also stated “Voicething” was a brilliant opener, launching right into the thumping “Crystalline Green” from 2003′s Black Cherry. Alison, in full sparkle mode, started stomping around right away and quickly lost herself in a dizzying feast of outstretched arms and those ethereal wails we know and love".

Festival Reviews

The Big Issue gave a postive review "Alison Goldfrapp has to win some kind of prize for most stylish lady of the weekend. TBI feels rude for being so covered in mud in her presence, as she sways in a sparkly black poncho (billowed by a strategically placed fan...). The incredibly visual set is punctuated by hit after hit (‘Number One’, ‘White Horse’, ‘Train’), all led by Goldfrapp’s sensual, ethereal vocals and underwritten bu undulating synths and retro basslines. “Scotland, you’re gorgeous,” she says. No, Alison. You are."

The Scotsman Commented: Goldfrapp brought their usual artfully choreographed flamboyance and glamour to another full-on irresistible performance.

Tour dates

Date	City	Country	Venue
June 7, 2010	London	England	O2 Academy Oxford
June 8, 2010	Leamington Spa	England	The Assembly
June 11, 2010	Moscow	Russia	G1 Maximum
June 21, 2010	Washington DC	USA	9.30 club
June 23, 2010	New York	USA	Hammerstein Ballroom
June 26, 2010	Oakland, CA	USA	Fox Theatre
June 27, 2010	Los Angeles	USA	Hollywood Bowl
June 29, 2010	Mexico City	Mexico	José Cuervo Salón
July 9, 2010	Punchestown	Ireland	Punchestown Racecourse
July 11, 2010	Balado	Scotland	T in the Park
July 15, 2010	Cabedelo	Portugal	Marés Vivas Festival
July 17, 2010	Benicassim	Spain	Festival Internacional de Benicàssim Heineken
July 18, 2010	Ferropolis	Germany	Melt! Festival
July 22, 2010	London	England	ITunes Festival
July 29, 2010	Sydney	Australia	Luna Park, Sydney
July 30, 2010	Brisbane	Australia	Tivoli
August 1, 2010	Woodford	Australia	Splendour in the Grass
August 3, 2010	Melbourne	Australia	Palace Theatre
August 14, 2010	Avenches	Switzerland	Rock Oz'Arènes
August 16, 2010	Luxembourg	Luxembourg	Den Atelier
August 18, 2010	Amsterdam	Netherlands	Paradiso (Amsterdam)
August 21, 2010	Chelmsford	England	V Festival
August 22, 2010	Stafford	England	V Festival
August 28, 2010	London	England	L.E.D. Festival
September 27, 2010	Cologne	Germany	Essigfabrik
September 28, 2010	Lille	France	L'Aeronef
September 30, 2010	Hamburg	Germany	Docks
October 2, 2010	Berlin	Germany	Astra Kulturhaus
October 4, 2010	Munich	Germany	Muffathalle
October 5, 2010	Zurich	Switzerland	X-TRA Hotel
October 7, 2010	Milan	Italy	Magazzini Generali
October 8, 2010	Ljubljana	Slovenia	Kino Siska Centre
October 12, 2010	Prague	Czech Republic	Sasazu Club
October 13, 2010	Vienna	Austria	Gasometer, Vienna
October 15, 2010	Warsaw	Poland	Free Form Festival
October 17, 2010	Copenhagen	Denmark	Vega Concert Hall
October 18, 2010	Oslo	Norway	Rockefeller Music Hall
November 9, 2010	Bristol	England	O2 Academy Bristol
November 11, 2010	London	England	Hammersmith Apollo
November 13, 2010	Brighton	England	Brighton Dome
November 14, 2010	Birmingham	England	O2 Academy Birmingham
November 16, 2010	Leeds	England	O2 Academy Leeds
November 17, 2010	Manchester	England	Manchester Academy
November 19, 2010	Manchester	Scotland	O2 Academy Glasgow
November 20, 2010	Newcastle	England	O2 Academy Newcastle
November 22, 2010	Paris	France	Theatre Le Trianon
November 23, 2010	Brussels	Belgium	Ancienne Belgique