  
Justin Timberlake is coming to Romania next summer
Justin Timberlake, one of the most popular artists across the Ocean, is expected in Romania next summer.
The American sex symbol is already in advanced negotiations with one of the main promoters in Romania for a show that could take place at the National Arena, or if we listen to what other mouths are saying, we might just have it at Electric Castle. What is a little interesting, with this second assumption, is the fact that exactly during that period, July 16-20, 2025, Justin Timberlake is Europe, more precise in France at Loolapalooza, on the 20, so he could very well visit us at Electric Castle anywhere between 16 and the 19th of July.
At the age of 42, Justin Timberlake is a performer, composer, producer, dancer and actor. He became famous as a founding member of the band 'N Sync.
With his first two solo albums, Timberlake has sold over 18 million copies worldwide.
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The Forget Tomorrow World Tour is the ongoing seventh headlining concert tour by American singer-songwriter Justin Timberlake. His first tour in five years, it is in support of his sixth studio album, Everything I Thought It Was (2024). The tour began on April 29, 2024, in Vancouver, Canada, and is scheduled to conclude in July 20, 2025 in Paris, France.
Background
While appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on January 25, 2024, to promote his new single "Selfish" and to reveal the title of his sixth studio album Everything I Thought It Was, Timberlake also announced the tour. Tour dates were announced the next day.Five days later, due to demand, six additional dates were announced. Dates for the fall were added later.On February 23, 2024, European dates for the tour were announced On May 20, 2024, nine additional dates were announced due to demand On September 17, 2024, additional dates for 2025 were announced.
Show
Timberlake on Floating Stage
During a portion of the concert, Timberlake and his band the "Tennessee Kids" make their way through the audience to a smaller stage at the back of the arena floor, performing eight songs at the "B Stage", including the single "Selfish". The concert concludes with Timberlake performing "Mirrors" on top of a floating rotating stage. Held safe by wires attached to a harness at his waist and feet secured by straps to the deck, Timberlake rides the stage as it progresses above the crowd, turning from side to side in the arena. Toward the end of the song, as if bowing to the audience below, the stage angles forward in a way that tips Timberlake, his head extended well in front of his feet almost onto the audience below. John Taylor of the Las Vegas Sun described the stage as "Maybe four stories tall and 20 feet wide. It began the night as part of the main backdrop on stage. It later moved out from its original position just behind the singer at center stage, displaying various graphic designs and images of the singer. Later, it was lowered to where it hovered over Timberlake and his coterie of dancers as they moved through a song. [...] The floating stage literally was a show-stopper."
Commercial performance
In March 2024, prior to the tour launching, Trace William Cowen of Complex reported that the Forget Tomorrow World Tour had become Timberlake's fastest selling tour to date. They stated that the tour had amassed over $140 million globally in initial ticket sales from over 70 dates and that more than one million attendees are expected. Cowen concluded that "Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour Is Set to Become His Biggest Yet." On May 20, 2024, Pollstar announced that nine additional shows were added due to "overwhelming demand" and reported that over 1 million tickets were already sold.
Critical reception
The tour has received generally positive reviews from critics. Reporter Stuart Derdeyn of the Vancouver Sun, who attended the opening date, praised: "If you were at the launch of Justin Timberlake's Forget Tomorrow World Tour at Rogers Arena last night, you know you caught the best show the singer has ever played in Vancouver". Derdeyn concluded the tour put Timberlake "back in the star chamber for sure".
The Seattle Times music writer Michael Rietmulder also gave the tour a positive review, remarking that Timberlake was in his "element" and credited him as being "one of this century's most well-rounded entertainers". Jim Harrington of The Mercury News praised the performance aspect of the show, stating that "Timberlake is nothing short of a marvelous performer, boosting great dance moves, plenty of charisma and star power, an ability to connect deeply with a crowd, solid comedic timing and a knack for showing his fans a good time". Despite being critical of Timberlake's music catalog, he concluded that "the fact that these mostly mundane numbers worked in the moment, and evoked so much excitement from the crowd, is certainly further testament to Timberlake's prowess as a stage performer".
Madison Square Garden's stage being set up for the Forget Tomorrow World Tour on June 25, 2024
Las Vegas Sun editor John Taylor, besides praising Timberlake's performance, remarked that the "floating stage literally was a show-stopper. As splendiferous as the final act was, the rest of the show was equal to the task", concluding that it "caps an unforgettable Justin Timberlake concert".
Tim Chan of The Hollywood Reporter gave the tour a positive review, saying that "the singer thrilled fans with a setlist of greatest hits and new material that proves the Grammy-winning entertainer is here to stay". Variety music writer Steven J. Horowitz also gave a positive review and praised Timberlake, referring to him as "a consummate showman, educated in the school of boyband philosophy where precision is key. At 43 years old, Timberlake is just as sharp and exact as he’s been throughout his decades-long career, hitting every cue and note with intent and purpose".
Set list
This set list is from the April 29, 2024, concert in Vancouver.
"Memphis" (intro video)
"No Angels"
"LoveStoned"
"Like I Love You"
"My Love"
"Technicolor"
"Sanctified"
"Infinity Sex"
"FutureSex/LoveSound"
"Imagination"
"Drown"
"Cry Me a River"
"Let the Groove Get In"
"My Favorite Drug"
"Señorita"
"Summer Love"
"Fuckin' Up the Disco"
"Play"
"Suit & Tie"
"Flame"
"Say Something"
"Pusher Love Girl"
"Until the End of Time"
"Selfish"
"What Goes Around... Comes Around"
"Can't Stop the Feeling!"
"Good Times"
"Rock Your Body"
"SexyBack"
"Mirrors"
Notes
"Love & War" was performed at the July 4, 2024 show at Hersheypark Stadium.
"New York, New York" was performed at Madison Square Garden. |
