Kylie viewed from the large screen. The concert is about 20-30 mins drive from the city area. Find carpark was a breeze, don’t know why it was not as what I expected as there were ample of car park space around even at 1st floor. The multi-stories car park was merely opposite to the stadium itself. Upon arrival to the stadium, you could easily find Singaporeans there, not surprised at all. My friends are among the few.
My Thai friends are from California WOW thus he got me a staff price @ 2,720 bahts, 15% off the published price for my seating. He also got me free Singha Beer from the sponsor, and it was really big cup, think would have 750 ml - 1l per cup. OK ok, let's get high a little to dance in there!
I got my ticket in a credit card design with the beautiful Kylie on it and can keep it as a momento (better than the paper concert ticket issued by Sistic) , Section K Row C, Level 2 facing to the stage in front. I thought I would be sitting nearest to the stage at Level 2, but my Thai friend got it for the centre to have the best full view. it is still the tiny Kylie about the size of my finger nail but it is for this price 3,200 bahts compare to the most expensive golden package 9,800 bahts with 2 free drinks, express lane and 1 Kylie DVD. At least I can view the stage without turning my head left till right. No grumble. : )The Arena is not that big as I thought, just 2/3 of the size of Singapore Indoor Stadium, but yet the concert is only 80% filled. Economic Crisis or Thais’ Buying Power? I guess it is more of the latter. Nevertheless, I was still pretty as much excited as having that at Madonna Confession Tour in Tokyo few years back. The concert started late at 8.30pm. Only got to know at the end of the concert that the Thai Princess came for the concert and the show should only be started when she arrived. Royal family, hmmm… that’s the special treatment. The national anthem broadcast twice, one before I went in and one after. All stood still, but why twice? Search me but just respect that.
Some backdrop screens from Kylie's concert in BangkokThe show started with screams, but no WOW factor there for a decent opening. Most of the songs are her recent album songs, and some of her top hits in Dance floor. Her mix of songs are quite decent, but bear in mind this is not a disco, folks! :) The concert lasted for 1 hr 30 minutes, and she sang for another 5 more songs from the encore, ending with the 80s' hit, I should be so lucky. Then all rushed out to catch a few photo snaps with Kylie the last round, errr... with her concert poster I mean! :) While the rest were running to grab the pathetic few cabs in that outskirt of the city. Thai friends said it is very difficult to take cabs there, count yourself lucky to get one or no choice but to call 1688, their cab hotline.
Time to grab some programme, tees, posters back for memories after concertTo rate this concert out of 5, choreography is no doubt 4.5, stage design 2.5 (nothing except a huge TV screen? Too simple and no WOW factor), Kylie interaction with audience 4.5 (Thai friend told me Christina Anguilera's concert in Bangkok is worst with only she sings no talk --- freezing cold ambience concert!), crowd response 3.5 then slowly move to 4.5 (else how she managed to sing 5 encore songs!!). Overall performance I would rate 4. If stage design improved, she would easily get 4.5-5.
So, those who have watched this, share your view... or if you are the next to watch Kylie in Singapore Indoor Stadium this Tuesday 25 Nov, let me know how you rate this concert then, if there is any difference in standard between 2 countries! Afterall, we still love Kylie, right?
