# Head First World Tour > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Head_First_World_Tour > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Head_First_World_Tour.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_First_World_Tour > Source revision: 1262461519 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Head First** is the fifth [concert tour](/source/Concert) from British band [Goldfrapp](/source/Goldfrapp) in support of their fifth studio album, *[Head First](/source/Head_First_(Goldfrapp_album))*, released in March 2010. ## Development The tour was announced in early February 2010, with the release of their new album by their record company [Mute](/source/Mute_Records).[1] The band announced dates in [Europe](/source/Europe), [Australia](/source/Australia) and [North America](/source/North_America), where they played the famous [Hollywood Bowl](/source/Hollywood_Bowl). Mute announced that the band would play festivals throughout summer 2010, then embark on their tour. Before the festivals, however, they were due to play their American dates as stated here officially: "Goldfrapp will take Head First to select US cities this summer - following the massive acclaim for both the Supernature and Seventh Tree tours and festival appearances around the world, Goldfrapp have underlined their reputation as one of the most transcendent and inventive live bands around."[2] Dates for the [United Kingdom](/source/United_Kingdom) were announced on the band's website on 12 July 2010.[3] ## Show Goldfrapp open with "Voicething" as the band come on stage, with smoke billowing out of the stage. Alison then appears and launches into "[Crystalline Green](/source/Crystalline_Green)", with a green light show playing around her. Each song from this point uses the lights, with different colours. The background of the stage is a massive Space Doughnut. ## Band The band consists of 5 members (including Alison Goldfrapp).[4] These are: - [Charlie Jones](/source/Charlie_Jones_(musician)) - bass guitar - Daisy Palmer - drums, backing vocals - Angie Pollock - keyboards, backing vocals - [Davide Rossi](/source/Davide_Rossi) - keyboards, guitar, violin, backing vocals ## Set list 1. Voicething (Intro) 1. Crystalline Green 1. [Train](/source/Train_(Goldfrapp_song)) 1. I Wanna Life 1. [A&E](/source/A%26E_(song)) 1. You Never Know 1. Head First 1. [Number 1](/source/Number_1_(Goldfrapp_song)) 1. [Believer](/source/Believer_(Goldfrapp_song)) 1. Shiny & Warm 1. [Alive](/source/Alive_(Goldfrapp_song)) 1. [Ride a White Horse](/source/Ride_a_White_Horse) (extended) 1. [Ooh La La](/source/Ooh_La_La_(Goldfrapp_song)) 1. [Utopia](/source/Utopia_(Goldfrapp_song)) 1. [Rocket](/source/Rocket_(Goldfrapp_song)) 1. [Strict Machine](/source/Strict_Machine) (We are glitter) Main order of songs - Order has changed in some cases. 1. Voicething (intro) 1. Crystalline Green 1. I Wanna Life 1. A&E 1. You Never Know 1. Head First 1. Number 1 1. Dreaming 1. Believer 1. Alive 1. Shiny & Warm 1. Train 1. Ride A White Horse (extended) 1. Ooh La La 1. Utopia 1. [Black Cherry](/source/Black_Cherry_(Goldfrapp_song)) 1. Rocket 1. Strict Machine (We are glitter) Additional notes: - "Dreaming" was added and "You Never Know" was removed from the set list in Washington. - "You Never Know" was re-added in New York. - "Utopia" was removed from the set list in Mexico. - "Hunt" was added for the Norwich concert. Main order of songs - order has changed in some cases. 1. Voicething (intro) 1. Crystalline Green 1. You Never Know 1. Dreaming 1. I Wanna Life 1. Head First 1. Number 1 1. Alive 1. Believer 1. Shiny & Warm 1. Train 1. Ride a White Horse (extended) 1. Ooh La La 1. [Black Cherry](/source/Black_Cherry_(Goldfrapp_song)) 1. Little Bird 1. [Lovely Head](/source/Lovely_Head) 1. Rocket 1. Strict Machine (We are glitter) Additional notes: - "Hunt" was added for the Norwich concert. - "Rocket" was removed in Bristol. 1. Voicething 1. Utopia 1. You Never Know 1. Head First 1. Dreaming 1. Number 1 1. Believer 1. Alive 1. Shiny and Warm 1. Train 1. Ride a White Horse (extended) 1. Ooh La La 1. Rocket 1. Strict Machine (We are glitter) ## Critical reception ### Concerts Reviews for the tour have all been positive. [Spinner](/source/Spinner_(website)), talking of the Hollywood Bowl appearance, said, "Golfrapp made her way through 12 songs backed by a tight four-piece band. If the band was daunted at all by the huge stage of the Bowl, they never showed it, opening with a version of 'Crystalline Green' that won the crowd over from the outset. The group really hit its stride halfway through the set, as two songs from the new 'Head First' album -- the pop-laden 'Believer' and 'Alive' -- had fans dancing in the Bowl aisles.".[5] The *[Washington Post](/source/Washington_Post)* review was also very positive, stating, "Goldfrapp has built up quite a cult. The performance was sold out and a few devout fans even showed up wearing blonde wigs. Over an hour and a half set Goldfrapp changed costumes--musical and otherwise--a few times, putting a digital spin on pretty much every genre that has ever aspired to fabulousness--including glam-rock, disco, and a few Bond-theme-worthy ballads. It was a familiar sound with a futuristic finish."[6] The *[Entertainment Weekly](/source/Entertainment_Weekly)* review of the [New York](/source/New_York_City) gig's headline was "Goldfrapp at NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom....It's Finally Lovely 2 C U" also stated, "'Voicething' was a brilliant opener, launching right into the thumping 'Crystalline Green' from 2003′s *Black Cherry*. Alison, in full sparkle mode, started stomping around right away and quickly lost herself in a dizzying feast of outstretched arms and those ethereal wails we know and love."[7] Australian magazine [TheVine](/source/TheVine)'s review was positive, with the reviewer stating "she has an amazing range that puts her in the same league as [Kate Bush](/source/Kate_Bush)." They also stated, "Goldfrapp will take you on a journey through the darkened slums, the seedy clubs, the flamboyant nightspots and the palatial high rises."[8] On the start of their UK tour, reviews have been positive. [ThisisBristol](/source/ThisisBristol) proclaimed, "In a pop world almost devoid of eccentricity and risk-taking, thank God for Alison Goldfrapp." Giving them 7/10, they also stated "Much copied, never bettered, Goldfrapp's disco weirdness is still a treat." ### Festival reviews *[The Big Issue](/source/The_Big_Issue)* gave a positive review: "Alison Goldfrapp has to win some kind of prize for most stylish lady of the weekend. TBI feels rude for being so covered in mud in her presence, as she sways in a sparkly black poncho (billowed by a strategically placed fan...). The incredibly visual set is punctuated by hit after hit ('Number One', 'White Horse', 'Train'), all led by Goldfrapp's sensual, ethereal vocals and underwritten by undulating synths and retro basslines. "Scotland, you’re gorgeous", she says. No, Alison. You are."[9] *[The Scotsman](/source/The_Scotsman)* commented, "Goldfrapp brought their usual artfully choreographed flamboyance and glamour to another full-on irresistible performance."[10] ## Tour dates Date City Country Venue 7 June 2010 Oxford England O2 Academy Oxford 8 June 2010 Leamington Spa The Assembly 11 June 2010 Moscow Russia B1 Maximum 21 June 2010 Washington, D.C. United States 9:30 Club 23 June 2010 New York City Hammerstein Ballroom 26 June 2010 Oakland Fox Oakland Theatre 27 June 2010 Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl 29 June 2010 Mexico City Mexico José Cuervo Salón 9 July 2010 Punchestown Ireland Punchestown Racecourse 11 July 2010 Balado Scotland T in the Park 15 July 2010 Cabedelo Portugal Marés Vivas Festival 17 July 2010 Benicàssim Spain Festival Internacional de Benicàssim Heineken 18 July 2010 Ferropolis Germany Melt! Festival 22 July 2010 London England iTunes Festival 29 July 2010 Sydney Australia Luna Park 30 July 2010 Brisbane The Tivoli 1 August 2010 Woodford Splendour in the Grass 3 August 2010 Melbourne Palace Theatre 14 August 2010 Avenches Switzerland Rock Oz'Arènes 16 August 2010 Luxembourg Luxembourg Den Atelier 18 August 2010 Amsterdam Netherlands Paradiso 21 August 2010 Chelmsford England V Festival 22 August 2010 Stafford 28 August 2010 London L.E.D. Festival 22 September 2010 Lisbon Portugal Coliseu dos Recreios 24 September 2010 Barcelona Spain BAM (Barcelona Acció Cultural) 25 September 2010 Madrid La Riviera 27 September 2010 Cologne Germany Essigfabrik 28 September 2010 Lille France L'Aeronef 30 September 2010 Hamburg Germany Docks 2 October 2010 Berlin Astra Kulturhaus 4 October 2010 Munich Muffathalle 5 October 2010 Zürich Switzerland X-TRA Hotel 7 October 2010 Milan Italy Magazzini Generali 8 October 2010 Ljubljana Slovenia Kino Siska Centre 12 October 2010 Prague Czech Republic Sasazu Club 13 October 2010 Vienna Austria Gasometer 15 October 2010 Warsaw Poland Free Form Festival 17 October 2010 Copenhagen Denmark Vega Concert Hall 18 October 2010 Oslo Norway Rockefeller Music Hall 8 November 2010 Norwich England UEA 9 November 2010 Bristol O2 Academy Bristol 11 November 2010 London Hammersmith Apollo 13 November 2010 Brighton Brighton Dome 14 November 2010 Birmingham O2 Academy Birmingham 16 November 2010 Leeds O2 Academy Leeds 17 November 2010 Manchester Manchester Academy 19 November 2010 Glasgow Scotland O2 Academy Glasgow 20 November 2010 Newcastle England O2 Academy Newcastle 22 November 2010 Paris France Theatre Le Trianon 23 November 2010 Brussels Belgium Ancienne Belgique 25 November 2010 Drogheda Ireland TLT Theatre* 26 November 2010 Dublin Olympia Theatre 27 November 2010 - A free show as part of the Heineken Green Spheres, a free music series in [Ireland](/source/Republic_of_Ireland) ## Sold-out shows The show on 26 November in [Dublin](/source/Dublin) sold out, and due to high demand a second date was immediately announced.[11] ## References 1. [\[1\]](http://www.mute.com/loadGlobalNews.do?id=271)[dead link] 1. ["www.mute.com/loadAllNews.do?id=271"](https://web.archive.org/web/20081019125052/http://www.mute.com/loadAllNews.do?id=271). Archived from [the original](http://www.mute.com/loadAllNews.do?id=271) on 19 October 2008. Retrieved 1 July 2010. 1. ["Goldfrapp * News"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100704070334/http://www.goldfrapp.com/news). Archived from [the original](http://www.goldfrapp.com/news) on 4 July 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2010. 1. [\[2\]](http://www.cryptmaker.com/credits.jpg)[dead link] 1. ["Celebrity News, Gossip and Photo Galleries - HuffPost Celebrity UK"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110728100601/http://www.spinnermusic.co.uk/2010/06/28/goldfrapp-live-tour--hollywood-bowl/). Spinnermusic.co.uk. Archived from [the original](http://www.spinnermusic.co.uk/2010/06/28/goldfrapp-live-tour--hollywood-bowl/) on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 2012-10-19. 1. Malitz, David (2010-06-22). 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Archived from [the original](http://www.bigissuescotland.com/reviews/view/118) on 16 July 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2010. 1. ["T in the Park review: Sunday - News - Scotsman.com"](http://news.scotsman.com/entertainment/T-in-the-Park-review.6415263.jp). News.scotsman.com. 2010-07-12. Retrieved 2012-10-19. 1. ["Goldfrapp announce extra Olympia date - Goldenplec Irish Music Magazine — Goldenplec Irish Music Magazine"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110727133006/http://www.goldenplec.com/2010/10/16/goldfrapp-announce-extra-olympia-date/). Archived from [the original](http://www.goldenplec.com/2010/10/16/goldfrapp-announce-extra-olympia-date/) on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2010. --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Head First World Tour](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_First_World_Tour) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_First_World_Tour?action=history)). 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