Olivia Dean’s L.A. Arena Shows Highlight Fast Rise and Strong Performance
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Olivia Dean performed two shows at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena this week, marking a significant jump from her previous L.A. appearance at the Fonda Theatre about a year ago. The singer acknowledged the leap in venue size to the roughly 19,000 fans in attendance Tuesday night, noting it was not lost on her. Dean also recalled being on the same stage at the Grammys roughly half a year ago, where she won best new artist. The concert featured all 12 songs from her album “The Art of Loving” plus 12 lesser-known songs, with a production that included a seven-piece band and two backup singers. Dean spoke between songs about themes of self-love and friendship, referencing bell hooks’ book “All About Love” as inspiration for her album. The show included costume changes, a sit-down segment with ballads, and a cover of a Curtis Mayfield song.
What’s reported
Dean played two shows at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles this week.
She noted the last L.A. show was at the Fonda Theatre about a year ago.
Tuesday night’s audience was roughly 19,000 fans.
Resale tickets were priced in the $400s as the get-in price, with many in the low four-figures.
Dean won best new artist at the Grammys roughly half a year ago.
She performed all 12 songs from “The Art of Loving” plus 12 lesser-known songs.
The production included a seven-piece band and two backup singers.
Dean referenced bell hooks’ “All About Love” as inspiration for her album.
She had three costume changes: layered mermaid green, a white gown, and a shiny outfit.
The show included a sit-down segment with ballads and a Curtis Mayfield cover.
Key figures
Olivia Dean, singer
bell hooks, Black feminist thinker (referenced)
Sources: Variety
