Now that the entire media world seems to be having a ball writing such an interesting story about Madonna being booed (even Dutch press is having a field day) and blowing it up like usual, here a few facts by people who were actually there:
-the show was being advertised from the start as a special intimate evening, a showcase, never confirmed that this was in fact the entire MDNA show (not possible in this tiny venue). The show was meant as something special for France
-2000 tickets were sold through ICON the official fanclub, to make sure that only real fans could attend. The other 700 went on sale through general sale by Olympia
-Marine Le Pen had announced prior to the show they would be waiting for Madonna in France. During the show it was clear that a few Marine Le Pen supporters were there with pre printed hate banners (can clearly be seen on the YouTube video’s). Sentences such as ‘Queen of botox’ could be seen clearly. During the show these people were shouting things at Madonna, most of all during her speech and giving her the finger. When the show ended they immediately started booing and shouting hateful words, leading to some dissapointed fans to do the same
-It is a fact that there was a huge number of police waiting outside of the Olympia, maybe they had been warned a riot would be started?
-It is also a fact that Olympia was shaking during the show, people were jumping like crazy (especially during Beautiful Killer)
-Madonna has done more showcases in the past (KOKO, G-A-Y and Hard Candy promo) all were the same length
-it is also a fact that Marine Le Pen supporters are now on Twitter saying they have succeeded in trashing M’s performance (look it up)
-It is also a fact that we should listen to Madonna’s speech from Olympia again and stop pointing the finger at others, and point it at ourselves for a change.
Madonna's fanatic French fans are in for a special treat with the announcement of an intimate one night only performance by the Material Girl at the historic Olympia in Paris on Thursday, July 26th. The show which was confirmed by Live Nation, Madonna's MDNA international tour promoter, follows The Material Girl's stunning performance last Saturday (July 14th) at Paris Stade de France. The Olympia show will include songs from Madonna's current MDNA CD including her new single, "Turn Up The Radio" as well as several classics. MDNA debuted at No. 1 in over 40 countries. The Olympia, founded in 1888 has been the site of legendary shows by performers such as Marlene Dietrich, Charles Aznavour and Jacques Brel.
With anticipation for ticket demands for Madonna's Olympia date at an all time high, the show will be streamed for all to see. Complete URL information to follow this week.
The MDNA Tour, currently whirling through Europe, has reaffirmed Madonna's reputation as one of the most thrilling and fearless performers ever and an artist who continues to produce visual extravaganzas. "Another world-class show her fans will lap up," raved The Sun in the UK. "Madonna's back with a vengeance... Madonna returns to defy the realms of possibility - our disco Messiah," commented MOJO Magazine.
Tickets for the exclusive opportunity to see Madonna at the 2700 seat will first go on sale to members of Madonna's fan club beginning Wednesday, July 18th at 1pm (13:00) through Thursday, July 19th at 3pm (15:00). Tickets will be held for the public and will go on sale after following fan club sales on Friday July 20th at 10:00 at www.olympiahall.com.
Tickets starting at 80 euros will be sold via internet only and will be limited to 2 tickets per person. All tickets purchased will be available night of show only at the will call window at the box office. Customers will be required to present picture ID and the credit card that tickets were purchased with. All transactions are non-transferable - only the person who purchased the ticket will be admitted entry. Once the tickets have been redeemed at the box office, the patron will be directed immediately into the venue.
The MDNA tour is produced by Live Nation. Smirnoff is an official spirits partner of Madonna's MDNA World Tour.
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