Amongst many celebrations, November spells F1 in Abu Dhabi or locally known as Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. But more than the roaring engines, I am one of those who are more interested in after-race concerts. So we did a concert marathon again like last year (it was Kanye West, Linkin Park and Prince) the past week.
We strategically selected the North Grandstand tickets again since it’s nearest to Yas Arena (concert venue). That we can just do ober da bakod (over the fence) after the race. Well, it’s still steps/corner away but the best location if you intend to fly from the race circuit to the concert gate. We got the buy one, take one tickets by the way and for that I thank over and again a good friend for sourcing for us. I also can not thank the Universe enough because even if we got the regular F1 race tickets (which entitled the holder to after-race concert), we were given (on the day itself) VIP wristbands in the three consecutive nights musical affair. Yehey!
Britney Spears‘ Femme Fatale Tour (Abu Dhabi)
Months before the Abu Dhabi F1 organizers announced the line up of performers, there were speculations that Lady Gaga will do the opening night. But surmised that she is too liberated for the Emirate. Then it was finally hinted that Britney Spears will kick-off the after-race concerts when Abu Dhabi was announced to be part of her Femme Fatale Tour. Due to stretchable demand, the concert organizers floated tons of tickets raffled through online contests in order to give way to interested non-F1 ticket holders.
The organizers were more strict this year in terms of allowed cameras and video recorders. It pays to have an unassuming (should not look pro or semi-pro) yet good in low-light condition compact camera and my Flip video easily disguised as a camfone inside a sanitary pad (*inserts evil grin*).
Britney looked like a doll. Really charming that night especially if you were watching her up close. While I am not really a fan although we are of the same generation, the excitement of people personally known to me and the unknown was contagious. Just the reasonable extent of prepping up, I downloaded the setlist of Britney’s Femme Fatale Tour a week before the concert and was on my playlists till then.
Her wardrobe/outfit line up surprised me though. You would not expect she’d show much skin while in the UAE territory.
Gals and guy (that’s a singular, really, i.e. a bewildered teenager) were picked up from the crowd to dance with her. As you will see in below photo, the shocked-whuuuut-him-like-me forgot to click the shutter when Britney wrapped her legs around ‘that kid’, heehee, I feel so old and conservative. Heehee.
This part of the show reminded me of the ‘face dance’ featured in a Filipino talent search show.
I barely noticed that Britney was not that graceful because the ‘hairography’ worked for me especially that her back-up dancers were pleasing to the eyes. (Regardless, as the fanatics would say, “come on, she’s Britney!”) I think that for a moment or so, some of the concertgoers went all eyes to at least a couple of male and female back-ups. I’m sure you will notice in the photos.
I loved the old school cameras below! On the other hand, Britney’s skirt was epic because I thought she decided to get covered only to realize soon that it’s one of those ‘windy skirts’. Fun times. Enjoy the rest of the photos!
There goes the first of the three parts of the concern marathon which ended with a bang. Stay tuned for the entries re: Incubus and The Cultand Sir Paul McCartney (amazing Paul!).
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I’m excited about Paul McCartney! You saw a legend performed, how cool is that.
Sorry not a Brit fan and I think it’s disrpectful to show so much skin in a Muslim country.
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witsandnuts
Paul McCartney is ageless! I can’t wait to blog about his concert.
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eds
wow! bongga nakapanood pa sya ng concert ni britney. love to songs nya ska ni lady gaga.
grabe sa outfit si britney ha! buti ok lang ganyan sa abu dhabi.
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witsandnuts
I always look forward to after-race concerts. 🙂
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bursky
some people have all the luck in the world. 🙂 glad i get to see these through your eyes pa din, witsandnuts!
britney’s really looking a little bottom-heavy but still hot. (i like ’em sorta meaty, OK? :P) and the Flip in a pad? that’s sneaky! *apir* haha!
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witsandnuts
I had to be sneaky heehee. Buti nag allow pa sila ng compact cameras.
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Rach
Wonderful shots! It must have been a great concert. The elaborate production looks amazing.
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witsandnuts
Thanks, Rachel. The production was well thought of. I just hoped Britney ‘tailored’ her costumes for the UAE.
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upto6only
wow buti pinayagaan sya mag concert wearing those costumes. Hit pa din ba sya sa mga tao hehehe
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witsandnuts
Oo, madami pa din fans. Puno yung concert arena.
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docgelo
fantastic shots of the concert you got here, jo!
so britney is still hot, i mean saleable to concert goers-that’s more fascinating to know.
and yes, i also read your posts last year of kanye west, linkin park & prince’s concerts after your f1 adventure. avid reader mo e! 🙂
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witsandnuts
Thanks, Doc Gelo. I have been catching up on your posts though I haven’t left comments. Nakakagutom mga food photos mo! And congrats sa IELTS score.
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PM
i wish i can be on a country with its own grand prix. ang saya siguro! i’m not a britney fan haha i’m looking forward to hearing about the other performers. i like incubus, yea! and oh, thanks for joining the exchange gift again. hopefully you can squeeze it within the week to meet the cut off over the weekend. feels great to have you again! 🙂
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witsandnuts
Incubus was good! Stay tuned for their photos. Btw, I just finished with my wish list. I hope I made it on time.
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dong ho
bumabalik si britney. kala ko nawala na siya.
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witsandnuts
Active na uli sya starting with her world tour.
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kayni
i was quite concerned that britney was allowed to perform showing so much skin.
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witsandnuts
There were moments I feared that UAE police will stop the show and arrest her for indecency (e.g. lap dance with the teenager).
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kg
i was about to say the same thing wits…that her outfits are not so UAE! hehe! but then, i;ve noticed na ganun sya lagi sa concrts nya…laging naka “tangga” (the term is so eighties! hehe!)!
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witsandnuts
Naalala ko si Carmi Martin at Alma Moreno sa ‘tangga’, heehee. I googled her other concerts, same yung costumes nya sa sa femme fatale tour.
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angeli
i don’t really care much about Britney, but it’s good that you’re back. 😀
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witsandnuts
Thanks! I miss reading your blog.
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BlogusVox
Ang ganda ng mga kuha nyo, Ms.Jo.
Pero mas hanga ako kay Britney. Ang lakas ng loob nyang mag suot ng ganyan. Noon, oo, sexy sya, pero ngayon… hahaha!
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witsandnuts
Thanks! Naswerte lang kami kasi medyo malapit sa stage. 🙂
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Mimi - SleeplessInKL
I like your camera. Mind sharing the brand and model? 🙂
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witsandnuts
Hi Mimi, it’s Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. It’s better compared to Canon S95 (which I used in last year’s F1 events) in terms of performance in taking concert photos.
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dyosa
You are one lucky girl! I can’t wait for your Incubus concert experience! 😀
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witsandnuts
I am heehee! Still sorting Incubus’ photos. 🙂
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Misalyn
Apir! ayan naki apir na ako hahaha! Ang galing, you gave me an idea. Fab photos!
Nagulat rin ako when I heard from my friends na nanood ng concert, re: her costumes.
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witsandnuts
Thanks! I guess her concert would be one of the most memorable in the UAE in terms of costumes. And who would have thought, they’d pass the strict standards?
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Josiet
Finally, I can open the comment section! Hehe i don’t know why I couldn’t open this before.
Anyways, great photos Wits! My highschool friends who are based in AUH missed this event because we were having our mini reunion in Dubai =)
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