Signs Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 (edited) 48 minutes ago, swissman said: It's really not hard to understand why she's performing there if you look back at her management/branding choices since 2013. She's largely branded herself/and her "product" (music, performances, likeness) as a luxury item. Which means that you don't get to see it that often, when you do it's only under certain circumstances that match the "luxury" of the "product" itself, and it is always presented as if in a class of its own. This is something you can apply to any luxury item: watches, hotels, jewelry, etc. It's quite unique for popstar, as they generally aim to be as accessible as possible, but in my opinion this is partly why she's been able to fast-track her legend status and have an image of excellence, quality and name recognition that represents those things. "She's the Beyoncé of the group..." or "She's the Beyoncé of [profession]" is much like saying "The Cadillac of baby-strollers", etc. SO Her performing in Dubai, a place known for its luxury first and foremost, at a prestigious hotel, for their most luxuries experience yet, for a big sum of money, for a crowd of elite individuals...well this all just is exactly the kind of branding she looks for. Even her more accessible experiences (Coachella) are delivered in places that are first-of-their class. Coachella is kind of THE icon for festivals, at least in the US, and she used it while presenting herself as a unique figure who exists even beyond the bounds of their branding and purpose. SO ANYWAY I think it's less about the money than the entire package of where it is, what the venue is like, who the audience will be, how they're treating her as a gem of the evening, etc. etc. McDonald's could offer her $50 million to perform in one of thier playhouses but I doubt she'd do that because it doesn't fit the entirety of the branding choices she makes now. Exactly. And she’s done this before like before Glastonbury she did those smaller private shows in France. She’s basically practising for the Grammys/Renaissance tour, it’s her first public performance since 2018 and turning 40 which is quite a pivotal moment in a (especially female) popstars career. I also feel like it builds international media presence in a unique way, eg her going to India for Ambanis’ daughter wedding was great media coverage for her in India - basically promo she gets paid for, you know all Arab media outlets will cover this tomorrow, especially if she posts a few insta pics. It’s promo/media coverage that allows her to keep her elusive mystique, headlines that focuses on her actual talent and elevate the luxury/power of her brand (singing/performing, instead of going on talk show to try and prove how quirky/relatable she is with some made up story about her kids) AND be paid for the same time...it’s an obvious win-win. Edited January 21, 2023 by Signs
Click Clack Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Draper. said: Not "skinny" and "tour body" already being thrown around...
jane Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 All the mystery, hidden things she is doing is what will allow her to continue to be so popular, so in demand when she reaches the age of other pops stars who faded at the same age. Fans dont have to get it but as an artist her presence has become a very special thing, a RARE thing and as an artist, that's the best position to be in, period.
PrettyHurts Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 12 minutes ago, ScorpiosGroove said: that account would report someone in the audience farting if they could they are so unhinged
Cbreezy Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 Just now, jane said: All the mystery, hidden things she is doing is what will allow her to continue to be so popular, so in demand when she reaches the age of other pops stars who faded at the same age. Fans dont have to get it but as an artist her presence has become a very special thing, a RARE thing and as an artist, that's the best position to be in, period. It's good to know that some get it too! There's very understandable frustration a lot of the time and I do think she deserves a tugging here and there, but there's a very clear premium approach to her career that I think a lot of stans miss in their want for "more more more, now, now now". She's playing a long game that gifts her the status her fans so love for her, but seem to not get what comes with it (aka: not playing the game the way her faded peers have). It's an age old reality, but like most luxury brands, it's a simple game of "limit the supply, increase the demand". Not to sound like an ass-kisser (as I'll be first to drag her when needed), but it blows my mind how many fans who follow her much more than the GP don't..."get it". I guess we all consume her differently.
BGKC Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 Maybe she’ll post a snippet of the concert on TikTok in the coming week.
AxelFox Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 She's about to hit the stage any minute now let's hope for some Motorola taken pics y'all
king_queen Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, BGKC said: Maybe she’ll post a snippet of the concert on TikTok in the coming week. She’ll post it to her Tumblr instead to increase her demand
Punch Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Cbreezy said: It's good to know that some get it too! There's very understandable frustration a lot of the time and I do think she deserves a tugging here and there, but there's a very clear premium approach to her career that I think a lot of stans miss in their want for "more more more, now, now now". She's playing a long game that gifts her the status her fans so love for her, but seem to not get what comes with it (aka: not playing the game the way her faded peers have). It's an age old reality, but like most luxury brands, it's a simple game of "limit the supply, increase the demand". Not to sound like an ass-kisser (as I'll be first to drag her when needed), but it blows my mind how many fans who follow her much more than the GP don't..."get it". I guess we all consume her differently. I totally get it and like it to an extend i just think a little bit a crumb for the regular fans/ or fans that dont have access to certain things would have been nice and also gain her alot tbh ! Understand both sides tbh .
Negi Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 Was just given a pouch. It’s a zip not a lock system like Madonna had done once. maybe there will be someone « brave » enough to film? I won’t be that person unfortunately sorry but I hope someone will for you all.
PrettyHurts Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 Any last setlist predictions? I'm hoping this is THE GIFT: Live. I'm ready for M4E, Already & My Power
cloudbusting Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 caught up with the mess just in time for the show
AxelFox Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 Just now, PrettyHurts said: Any last setlist predictions? I'm hoping this is THE GIFT: Live. I'm ready for M4E, Already & My Power Bigger Find Your Way Back No Angel *outfit change* Drunk In Love Be With You Check On It Kitty Kat *outfit change* Blow Plastic Off The sofa/Virgo's groove medley Summer Renaissance *outfit change* Ave Maria Spirit Halo encore
jane Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Punch said: I totally get it and like it to an extend i just think a little bit a crumb for the regular fans/ or fans that dont have access to certain things would have been nice and also gain her alot tbh ! Understand both sides tbh . Beyoncé is extremely watched, stalked everywhere. If she gives a little to her fans, it will be reported everywhere worldwide. That's the internet age, nothing can just be given to a small group and expect to stay there. Beyoncé is aware in what playground she is playing but she refuses to cave in, she is playing the long game and she is right. Some fans wont ever get it because they want full access. That time is over.
cloudbusting Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Mitsouko said: Ready for Pious Girl (UAE Edit) ready for Halal Girl and Allah’s Groove to drop on streaming immediately following the show
Otter Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 28 minutes ago, AxelFox said: Hate to be the one but somebody has to say it I just wanna see if she's skinny again
MrPiggyMoka Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 49 minutes ago, ScorpiosGroove said: can’t you read ? I can but you seemed very salty despite you saying that you’re not
PrettyHurts Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 MOSQUE GIRL would eat You could be my Baba if you want to
ScorpiosGroove Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 16 minutes ago, PrettyHurts said: they are so unhinged i swear omg with their 156 different theories, all of them change twice a day and none of them ever came true
Punch Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 1 minute ago, jane said: Beyoncé is extremely watched, stalked everywhere. If she gives a little to her fans, it will be reported everywhere worldwide. That's the internet age, nothing can just be given to a small group and expect to stay there. Beyoncé is aware in what playground she is playing but she refuses to cave in, she is playing the long game and she is right. Some fans wont ever get it because they want full access. That time is over. I get what you mean . For me its totally , in my teenage days i would fume back in 2011-2013/14 but now as an Adult and Work ( being in the business myself ) i can tune in and out when i want and understand her privacy etc
Mitsouko Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 I feel shariaaaaa I wanna see you stone a gay If you can catch her You can set your wife aflaaaaame
ToraeGilt Posted January 21, 2023 Posted January 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, jane said: Beyoncé is extremely watched, stalked everywhere. If she gives a little to her fans, it will be reported everywhere worldwide. That's the internet age, nothing can just be given to a small group and expect to stay there. Beyoncé is aware in what playground she is playing but she refuses to cave in, she is playing the long game and she is right. Some fans wont ever get it because they want full access. That time is over. The sooner they get this the more at peace they’ll be. The way I’m not bothered in the least about this hotel concert..
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