SINGAPORE – Much has changed since British pop singer-songwriter Sam Smith first performed over two nights in Singapore in October 2018 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.Smith came out as gender non-binary in September 2019 and has since embraced a new era of unapologetic sexual liberation.
After a short delay due to the heavy rain, the crooner took the stage around 8.20pm and effortlessly held court for the next 100 minutes. Front-loading these more melancholy songs meant that Smith could segue into dance-party mode later, starting with the empowering Diamonds. Taken off Smith’s third album Love Goes , the track is about getting rid of an unfaithful lover.
The concert was a feast for both the eyes and ears. Smith made sure to cover the whole stage – which featured a giant golden figure in repose – with plenty of confident dance moves. Early in the night, the London-born performer spoke about how the Singapore gig was one of the last stops of Gloria The Tour, which began in Britain in April 2023 and will wrap up in Auckland on Nov 11.
The proceedings turned feral – though never out of control – in the final act, with the Afro-Caribbean beat-inspired Gimme. A dance crew joined Smith on stage for some spirited twerking and stayed there to shift the gig into a full-on burlesque bonanza.
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