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Glassheart Tour

{{Short description|2013 concert tour by Leona Lewis}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2020}}

{{Infobox concert

| concert_tour_name = Glassheart Tour

| image = Glassheart Tour Promotional Poster.jpg

| artist = Leona Lewis

| album = Glassheart

| start_date = 15 April 2013

| end_date = 13 July 2013

| number_of_legs = 1

| number_of_shows = 24 in Europe

| last_tour = The Labyrinth
(2010)

| this_tour = Glassheart Tour
(2013)

| next_tour = I Am Tour
(2016)

|location=Europe}}

The Glassheart Tour was the second headlining concert tour by English singer Leona Lewis. It was launched in support of her third studio album, Glassheart (2012). Announced on 8 October 2012, with an initial run of sixteen dates in the United Kingdom, the Glassheart Tour was extended to include five dates in Germany and one in Switzerland. English singer-songwriter Ryan Keen served as the support act. It marks the first time that Lewis has performed material in Europe as part of a headline tour; her previous tour The Labyrinth (2010), only visited the UK.

Lewis was inspired by American hip hop artist and music producer Kanye West's style of performance and noted English playwright William Shakespeare as inspiration for the tour. Lewis performed the set list with her band which consisted mostly of a string quartet and acoustic song arrangements. It was the acoustic performances and Lewis' vocals that garnered the most praise from critics; however, there was a mixed reaction to some of the arrangements such as the reggae influences on "Better in Time". Critics were also divided over the lack of diversity from previous live performances though Lewis' stage presence was commended.

Background and development

Lewis released her third studio album Glassheart on 12 October 2012, almost a year after the original release date of November 2011.{{cite magazine |url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news/leona-lewis-album-pushed-back-again_1287164 |title=Leona Lewis – Leona Lewis' Album Pushed Back Again |author=Anon. |magazine=Contactmusic.com |date=25 January 2012 |access-date=1 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924201354/http://www.contactmusic.com/news/leona-lewis-album-pushed-back-again_1287164 |archive-date=24 September 2014 |url-status=live}} The album had been conceptualised in July 2010, following Lewis' completion of her first tour, The Labyrinth.{{cite interview |last=Lewis |first=Leona |author-link=Leona Lewis |interviewer=Rick Edwards |title=Under the Skin of Leona Lewis |date=28 February 2010 |publisher=4 Music |location=London |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXPKJa1lm0I |access-date=19 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130821195057/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXPKJa1lm0I |archive-date=21 August 2013 |url-status=live}} The album title Glassheart was inspired from a conversation that Lewis had with Ryan Tedder. During the conversation, Tedder asked Lewis about her past experiences with love and life in general. Lewis' response led him to the word "Glassheart." During an interview with Clyde 1 radio, Lewis said "Glassheart represents protecting your heart, yourself and protecting your emotions, its very poignant".Leona Lewis Interview. Clyde 1 Radio. (Global Radio Group). [Radio Interviewer]. Aired 17 September 2012. On 8 October 2012, a week before the album's UK release, Lewis announced her supporting tour of the same name.{{cite web |url=http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/listings/music/x-factor-winner-leona-lewis-coming-to-sheffield-2013-tour-details-1-5004482 |title=X Factor winner Leona Lewis coming to Sheffield – 2013 Tour Details |work=Sheffield Telegraph |publisher=Johnston Publishing |date=8 October 2012 |access-date=8 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121115065647/http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/listings/music/x-factor-winner-leona-lewis-coming-to-sheffield-2013-tour-details-1-5004482 |archive-date=15 November 2012 |url-status=dead}} The tour is named after the album, and although Lewis said she is not American hip hop artist and music producer Kanye West's "biggest fan", she was inspired by his tour performances where he appeared on stage alone and just "did his thing".{{cite web |url=http://southwestshows.co.uk/2012/10/leona-lewis-brings-glassheart-tour-to-plymouth-pavilions-in-2013-news/ |title=Leona Lewis brings Glassheart tour to Plymouth Pavilions in 2013 (news) |publisher=SouthWestShows.co.uk (News and Media Republic Ltd) |date=8 October 2012 |access-date=14 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130110041714/http://southwestshows.co.uk/2012/10/leona-lewis-brings-glassheart-tour-to-plymouth-pavilions-in-2013-news/ |archive-date=10 January 2013}}

During an interview with Digital Spy, Lewis told Tom Eames that Glassheart has a running theme about "star-crossed lovers that can't be together", and so it was likely that this idea would feature on the tour. Lewis also cited William Shakespeare as another source of inspiration.{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/interviews/a431124/leona-lewis-interview-id-like-to-release-another-uptempo-single.html |title=Leona Lewis interview: "I'd like to release another uptempo single" |publisher=Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK) |last1=Corner |first1=Lewis |last2=Mansell |first2=Tom |date=16 October 2012 |access-date=16 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018230500/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/interviews/a431124/leona-lewis-interview-id-like-to-release-another-uptempo-single.html |archive-date=18 October 2012 |url-status=live}} She spent the three days of the final tour rehearsals at The Backstage Centre in Purfleet, Essex (UK).{{cite web |url=http://www.yourthurrock.com/2013/04/18/leona-lewis-prepares-for-tour-at-the-backstage-centre-in-purfleet/ |title=Leona Lewis prepares for tour at The Backstage Centre in Purfleet |publisher=Your Thurrock |date=18 April 2013 |access-date=4 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407095233/http://www.yourthurrock.com/2013/04/18/leona-lewis-prepares-for-tour-at-the-backstage-centre-in-purfleet/ |archive-date=7 April 2014 |url-status=live}} The Glassheart Tour was scheduled to visit twenty-one venues across Germany and the United Kingdom. The tour was expected to begin on 15 April in Berlin. The list had expanded from an initial sixteen to include five dates in Germany.{{cite web |url=http://www.sonymusic.de/Leona-Lewis/News/I/51556/O/W |title=Leona Lewis Germany Tour 2013 |publisher=Sony Music Germany |date=4 December 2012 |access-date=4 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130111185308/http://www.sonymusic.de/Leona-Lewis/News/I/51556/O/W |archive-date=11 January 2013}} Lewis would then proceed with UK dates beginning in Glasgow, including two dates at London's Royal Albert Hall before finishing on 18 May in Plymouth.{{cite web |url=http://www.leonalewismusic.com/gb/news/detail/leona_uk_tour/ |title=Leona Lewis UK Tour |publisher=LeonaLewisMusic.com |author=Anon. |date=8 October 2012 |access-date=8 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011064740/http://www.leonalewismusic.com/gb/news/detail/leona_uk_tour/ |archive-date=11 October 2012}} Speaking about the tour, Lewis said "I can't wait to get out there and play my new songs. I had such fun on my last tour and I'm really excited about doing it again next year."{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/19876743 |title=Leona Lewis announces 16-date UK arena tour for 2013 |author=Newsbeat |publisher=BBC Radio 1. (BBC) |date=8 October 2012 |access-date=8 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011053514/http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/19876743 |archive-date=11 October 2012 |url-status=live}} Barclaycard ran a competition which gave fans the chance to win tickets to 6 May concert at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena.{{cite web |url=http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/prize-draw-offers-chance-win-tickets-see-leona-lewis-nia-courtesy-barclaycard-unwind-1775423.htm |title=Prize Draw Offers Chance to Win Tickets to See Leona Lewis at the NIA, Courtesy of Barclaycard Unwind |publisher=Marketwire.com |date=4 April 2013 |access-date=5 April 2013}}

Critics' reviews

File:Leona Lewis performing Better in Time-Man Down, Glassheart Tour 2.JPG"/"Man Down" at the Royal Albert Hall on 9 May 2013.]]

In a review for the Express & Star, Elizabeth Joyce said although Lewis was not like her contemporaries: "meat dress-wearing" Lady Gaga or the Russell Brand-marrying Katy Perry, "no one can reach those soft lows or soaring highs quite like her".{{cite web |url=https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/2013/05/07/review-leona-lewis-birmingham-nia/ |title=Review – Leona Lewis – Birmingham NIA |work=Express & Star |publisher=Midlands News Association |last=Joyce |first=Elizabeth |date=7 May 2013 |access-date=8 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509015411/http://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/2013/05/07/review-leona-lewis-birmingham-nia/ |archive-date=9 May 2013 |url-status=live}} Joyce praised the concert for showing the best of Lewis' vocal abilities. Focussing predominately on songs from Spirit (2007) and Glassheart (2012), the concert was largely acoustic music with a band and string quartet. In particular Joyce praised Lewis' performances of "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Bleeding Love" which earned her standing ovations, in addition to the "note perfect" rendition of "Run". Katherine Hollisey-McLean for the Worthing Herald largely agreed, commenting that if anyone expected Lewis to be "belting out song after song" they were right. Hollisey-McLean praised the decisions to switch the song arrangements, for example adding reggae beats to "Better in Time" and performing the acoustic version of "Trouble". She ended by saying that Lewis' vocals were "flawless" and that her stage presence and confidence had vastly improved over the last seven years.{{cite web |last=Hollisey |first=Katherine |url=http://www.worthingherald.co.uk/what-s-on/review-leona-lewis-at-the-brighton-centre-1-5054884 |title=Review: Leona Lewis at the Brighton Centre – What's On |publisher=Worthing Herald |access-date=7 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130513152313/http://www.worthingherald.co.uk/what-s-on/review-leona-lewis-at-the-brighton-centre-1-5054884 |archive-date=13 May 2013 |url-status=dead}}

The Guardian{{'}}s Malcolm Jack was less impressed; he stated that when Lewis tried to diversify the show by dancing or switching the arrangements, she risked becoming the British diva that pop music forgot.{{cite news |author=Malcolm Jack |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/apr/28/leona-lewis-review |title=Leona Lewis – review | Music |newspaper=The Guardian |date=28 April 2013 |access-date=7 May 2013 |location=London |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150524174537/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/apr/28/leona-lewis-review |archive-date=24 May 2015 |url-status=live}} Jack said that during a "sassy dance routine" for "Forgive Me" Lewis came off as a "budget Beyoncé", whilst on the "cringey windin' and grindin' reggae take on 'Better in Time' song" she comes across like a "reasonably priced Rihanna". Jack concluded by saying the show was in need of a shot of "adrenaline". In writing for the Nottingham Post, Paul Hindle agreed, saying that when the tempo increased and choreography was introduced "Lewis looked endearingly uncomfortable"; however, Hindle was positive about Lewis' vocals, calling her vocal performance "virtuoso".{{cite web |last=Hindle |first=Paul |url=http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Review-Leona-Lewis-Royal-Concert-Hall/story-18857503-detail/story.html#axzz2SeNZ2FzO |title=Review: Leona Lewis, Royal Concert Hall |publisher=This is Nottingham |date=1 May 2013 |access-date=7 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130504011417/http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Review-Leona-Lewis-Royal-Concert-Hall/story-18857503-detail/story.html#axzz2SeNZ2FzO |archive-date=4 May 2013 |url-status=dead}} He concluded that Lewis' "spellbinding rendition" of "Run" was a highlight of the concert, and that fans should not have left disappointed.

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Set list

File:Leona Lewis performing I to You, Glassheart Tour.JPG on 9 May 2013]]

The following set list is representative of the show in Berlin. It is not intended to represent the all shows throughout the tour.{{cite web |last=Corner |first=Lewis |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a473838/leona-lewis-begins-glassheart-tour-in-germany-pictures.html |title=Leona Lewis begins 'Glassheart' tour in Germany – pictures |website=Digital Spy |publisher=Hearst Corporation |date=17 April 2013 |access-date=17 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130427082633/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a473838/leona-lewis-begins-glassheart-tour-in-germany-pictures.html|archive-date=27 April 2013|url-status=live}}

{{Div col}}

  1. "Come Alive"
  2. "Fireflies"
  3. "A Moment Like This"
  4. "Collide"
  5. "Forgive Me"
  6. "Better in Time" {{small|(contains elements of "Man Down")}}
  7. "Happy"
  8. "Sugar"
  9. "I to You"
  10. "Broken"
  11. "Trouble"
  12. "Locked Out of Heaven"
  13. "Footprints in the Sand"
  14. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"
  15. "Bleeding Love"
  16. "Glassheart"
  17. "Run"

;{{Div col end}}

;Notes

  • Lewis performed "Diamonds" in Scarborough on 12 July 2013.{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a498196/leona-lewis-covers-rihannas-diamonds-listen.html |title=Leona Lewis covers Rihanna's 'Diamonds' – listen |publisher=Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK) |last1=Joanou |first1=Andy |date=13 July 2013 |access-date=13 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130715145019/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a498196/leona-lewis-covers-rihannas-diamonds-listen.html |archive-date=15 July 2013 |url-status=live}}

Shows

File:Royal Albert Hall, London - Nov 2012.jpg in London.]]

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

|+ List of concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, opening act, tickets sold, number of available tickets and amount of gross revenue

! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Date

! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| City

! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Country

! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Venue

! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Opening act

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 15 April 2013

| Berlin

| rowspan="5" |Germany

| Tempodrom

| rowspan="22"| Ryan Keen{{cite web |last=Corner |first=Lewis |url=http://www.plymouthpavilions.com/prod-productions_details.asp?pid=735 |title=Ryan Keen opens for Leona in the UK |publisher=Plymouth Pavilions |date=17 April 2013 |access-date=17 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511234701/http://www.plymouthpavilions.com/prod-productions_details.asp?pid=735 |archive-date=11 May 2013}}

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 16 April 2013

| Frankfurt

| Jahrhunderthalle

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 18 April 2013

| Düsseldorf

| Mitsubishi Electric Halle

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 19 April 2013

| Hamburg

| Congress Center Hamburg

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 21 April 2013

| Munich

| Philharmonie

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 22 April 2013

| Luzern

|Switzerland

| KKL

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 26 April 2013

| Glasgow

| rowspan="2" |Scotland

| Clyde Auditorium

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 27 April 2013

| Edinburgh

| Edinburgh Playhouse

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 29 April 2013

| Ipswich

| rowspan="9" |England

| Regent Theatre

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 30 April 2013

| Nottingham

| Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 2 May 2013

| Newcastle

| Newcastle City Hall

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 3 May 2013

| Sheffield

| Sheffield City Hall

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 5 May 2013

| Brighton

| Brighton Centre

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 6 May 2013

| Birmingham

| National Indoor Arena

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 8 May 2013

| rowspan="2" | London

| rowspan="2"| Royal Albert Hall

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 9 May 2013
scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 11 May 2013

| Oxford

| New Theatre Oxford

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 12 May 2013

| Cardiff

|Wales

| Motorpoint Arena Cardiff

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 14 May 2013

| Manchester

| rowspan="6"|England

| Manchester Apollo

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 15 May 2013

| Liverpool

| Echo Arena

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 17 May 2013

| Bournemouth

| International Centre

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 18 May 2013

| Plymouth

| Plymouth Pavilions

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 12 July 2013

| Scarborough

| Scarborough Open Air Theatre

|rowspan="2"| None

scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| 13 July 2013

| Kew Gardens

| Royal Botanic Gardens

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