Hours after announcing a ‘Madonna-standard’ attraction for next year, at a press conference, the mayor posted a snippet of the song ‘Shallow’ on social media.
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, , raised the possibility of a free show on the famous waterfront in 2025. In a post on his profile on X, Paes shared a video of the artist performing “Shallow”, which sparked speculation about her performance at the venue, following the , which attracted 1.6 million people in May 2023. Earlier, in a press conference to talk about this year’s show in the city, Paes had announced that the Marvelous City will receive a “international show”, but did not reveal the name. “It will be similar to the Madonna show, so that people will start buying tickets and booking hotels,” said the mayor.
The idea of a new show on Rio’s beach generated positive reactions among internet users, who showed excitement on social media. Lady Gaga has not performed in Brazil since 2012, when she performed a series of shows in cities such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre. Recently, the singer expressed her desire to return to the country for new performances.
Madonna’s show in Copacabana, held on May 4, 2023, had a significant impact on the local economy, generating more than R$300 million in financial transactions, according to the city hall. The expectation surrounding a possible Lady Gaga concert also reflects the potential of events of this size to boost tourism and commerce in the region.
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So you don’t think I’m having an angry Friday! “Everyone in Rio”! Experts will understand! Signs!
— Eduardo Paes (@eduardopaes)
Published by Felipe Dantas
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