DREAMWORLD Greatest Hits Tour 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & now 2026

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#1051 Post by oakey »

leesmapman wrote: Sun 03 Aug 2025, 9:42 pm Still have my War of the Worlds Amsterdam concert CD set which they burned right after the concert. CD1 was done already, CD2 you had to wait for. CD3 had some nice photos of the concert.
Do they still play?

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#1052 Post by leesmapman »

Yes, I recently ripped them to FLAC.

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#1053 Post by markus »

Considering the aeral photo from their latest concert in Belgium, imagine the casual listeners there leaving with the qr code linking to their latest album: what an easy way to gain streams, just put it on a video screen and it''s 100 % profit.

I ran my idea with ChatGpt about further options:

"That's a really cool idea—it taps into both nostalgia and modern tech. Let me break it down a bit and give you some thoughts:

Strengths

1. Tangible music experience: People miss the physicality of music—vinyl, CDs, cassette tapes. This scratches that itch in a modern way.


2. Great for indie artists: Lower cost than pressing vinyl, and it’s way easier to distribute.


3. Gifting & collectability: Postcard-style or album booklets can be beautifully designed—perfect as merch or gifts.


4. Distribution flexibility: Newspaper stands, record stores, concerts, even vending machines—lots of options"

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#1054 Post by nonesuch »

I think a QR code on a nicely designed postcard with a unique image of the duo is a great idea. It could also link to a playlist of the setlist so casual festivalgoers who might not be familiar with all the songs could start a deep dive.

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#1055 Post by Gabby »

Peter Gabriel did a similar thing on his back2front tour but it was released afterwards later not at the concert. A nice memento of the Toronto concert for me.

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#1056 Post by Shopper »

why are they not bringing their endless DREAMWORLD tour to Asia :(
Left to my own devices, I probably would...

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#1057 Post by Shopper »

https://www.boxofficemojo.com/releasegr ... w_table_30

Are they making any $$$ on this tour?

Of course, they are very tight-lipped on their tour collections :shhh:
Left to my own devices, I probably would...

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#1058 Post by Skybluearmy87 »

They can’t get t shirts and other merchandise at some of there shows , never mind CDS , went to the Tenerife and Gran Canaria shows few years back , and they had nothing for sale , no explanation nothing , must of lost out in a lot of euros ,

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#1059 Post by markus »

So their pockets must be full already.

A business opportunity for someone else then: tour merchandise for Psb and patent for a qr code music empire on a silver plate. Where's Mark Zuckerberg when you need him?

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#1060 Post by Vintage Youth »

Nothing from Nonetheless in Belgium the other night.

Cardiff was great last week, the show has lost no energy IMO. Plenty of casual fans and people seeing them for the first time (some having waited many years) and people who travelled from as far as Japan, Chile, the USA (Hello petshopgrrl!) and (French) Canada.

Lots of people on social media shocked/surprised/disappointed that GW isn't on the set list.

The reception was very warm and I can see why they are continuing in this vein.

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#1061 Post by petshopgrrl »

Vintage Youth wrote: Tue 05 Aug 2025, 12:38 pm Nothing from Nonetheless in Belgium the other night.

Cardiff was great last week, the show has lost no energy IMO. Plenty of casual fans and people seeing them for the first time (some having waited many years) and people who travelled from as far as Japan, Chile, the USA (Hello petshopgrrl!) and (French) Canada.

Lots of people on social media shocked/surprised/disappointed that GW isn't on the set list.

The reception was very warm and I can see why they are continuing in this vein.
Hello Vintage Youth! It was lovely to see you again too! Thanks for dragging the thread back on track again. :D

Fantastic show again - that two hours went by in a flash and you're dead right about the energy. It was just joyful from start to finish. It was a warm, sunny evening, in stark contrast to the absolute MONSOON that opened up as soon as I stepped off the coach that afternoon! Venue was fantastic - great setting, very well organized and didn't feel crushed for 9000+ attendance. I didn't miss Go West, to be honest, and Pop Kids was a fun substitute. And it was great to be able to meet other fans and fangirl about the show afterwards!

I posted a couple of photos on Instagram, and a reel including the delightful moment where Neil forgot what Chris does in the Pet Shop Boys (although, to be fair, he does do that a bit too). :lol:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNJQYrLhiSV ... 5hMmdodWsz

That was my fourth Dreamworld show and hopefully not the last - same again next year, lads? :dance:
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#1062 Post by Vintage Youth »

petshopgrrl wrote: Sat 09 Aug 2025, 8:06 pm
Vintage Youth wrote: Tue 05 Aug 2025, 12:38 pm Nothing from Nonetheless in Belgium the other night.

Cardiff was great last week, the show has lost no energy IMO. Plenty of casual fans and people seeing them for the first time (some having waited many years) and people who travelled from as far as Japan, Chile, the USA (Hello petshopgrrl!) and (French) Canada.

Lots of people on social media shocked/surprised/disappointed that GW isn't on the set list.

The reception was very warm and I can see why they are continuing in this vein.
Hello Vintage Youth! It was lovely to see you again too! Thanks for dragging the thread back on track again. :D

Fantastic show again - that two hours went by in a flash and you're dead right about the energy. It was just joyful from start to finish. It was a warm, sunny evening, in stark contrast to the absolute MONSOON that opened up as soon as I stepped off the coach that afternoon! Venue was fantastic - great setting, very well organized and didn't feel crushed for 9000+ attendance. I didn't miss Go West, to be honest, and Pop Kids was a fun substitute. And it was great to be able to meet other fans and fangirl about the show afterwards!

I posted a couple of photos on Instagram, and a reel including the delightful moment where Neil forgot what Chris does in the Pet Shop Boys (although, to be fair, he does do that a bit too). :lol:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNJQYrLhiSV ... 5hMmdodWsz

That was my fourth Dreamworld show and hopefully not the last - same again next year, lads? :dance:
Seeya there! Glad you had a great visit. Next time I'll get the correct coastline 🤣

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#1063 Post by telys »

Been browsing the Swedish newspapers after PSB concert on the Way Out West festival in Gothenburg. Nothing but rave reviews praising PSB longevity, uniqueness and beautiful songs. I believe gp.se stated that all other 80's acts might as well return to sleep.
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#1064 Post by markus »

telys wrote: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 5:38 pm Been browsing the Swedish newspapers after PSB concert on the Way Out West festival in Gothenburg. Nothing but rave reviews praising PSB longevity, uniqueness and beautiful songs. I believe gp.se stated that all other 80's acts might as well return to sleep.
True. Someone wondered why they were on the second biggest stage considering the large crowd. The whole festival had a record number of visitors. Go west missing from the setlist also was also noted.

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#1065 Post by petshopgrrl »

markus wrote: Mon 11 Aug 2025, 5:47 pm True. Someone wondered why they were on the second biggest stage considering the large crowd.
So they could get off stage at a reasonable hour and let Chappell Roan take the youngsters through the night shift. :lol:
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