To the End of the Earth Tour is the second

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by Australian recording artist

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, but her first solo headlining national tour. There are 27 shows in metropolitan and regional Australia, running from November 2013 to January 2014. Launched to support the release of her third studio album, '' Beautiful'' (2013), the tour began on 7 November 2013 in

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. A diverse set of songs from the studio albums '' Been Waiting'', ''

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'' and ''Beautiful'', along with covers and songs from '' The Sapphires'' are part of the tour.

Background and synopsis

In July 2013, Mauboy announced the To the End of the Earth Tour, a national tour presented by Nescafé to celebrate its global 75th anniversary. Tickets for the tour went on sale on 5 August. Mauboy is also headlining a series of Nescafé intimate acoustic sessions in five cities. The tour has been choreographed by Marko Panzic. Mauboy said that her shows will take the audience on a "journey from (her) early career right up to now" and noted that "it's time to look back and then look forward." Mauboy says that the tour creates "one big party atmosphere" and that there will be "fun costumes, an amazing band, it's a big show." Mauboy is playing two shows at the Darwin Entertainment Centre, in her hometown Darwin, and said that it would be "amazing" to have all her friends, family and familiar faces in the audience. The setlist also includes an encore of " Inescapable" and " Pop a Bottle (Fill Me Up)". The five acts consisted of songs from: *'' Been Waiting'' *''

'' *'' The Sapphires'' *'' Beautiful''

Critical reception

Mauboy has garnered positive reviews and high praise for her To the End of the Earth Tour shows. The first show in

received exceptional reviews from critics. Matt Gilbertson from ''Adelaide Now'' stated, "Jessica Mauboy proves that she has more than what it takes to compete on the international pop scene delivering a truly world class performance", before noting that Mauboy's energy, extraordinary vocals and endearing personality spoke for itself. Gilbertson described Mauboy as "one of Australia's finest female pop treasures" and stated that the whole crowd was on their feet by the end of the night. ''Glamadelaide'' commented that one of the highlights of the show was when the "whole band changed outfits for ''The Sapphires'' medley", where Mauboy's voice "absolutely soared". ''Glamadelaide'' also praised Mauboy's fashion choices and swift costume changes, noting that she looked fierce in silver leather shorts and a jacket with the letters 'JM 89' on the back. Writers from music blogging site ''auspOp'' reviewed Mauboy's

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show and stated that she had "great stage presence". ''auspOp'' also noted that Mauboy's renditions of "I Have Nothing" along with "Time After Time" were "brilliant" and the "whole auditorium came to a hush" in the special "moment", before highlighting that Mauboy has done an exceptional job growing up in the public eye. Of her

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show, ''Yahoo 7'' commented that Mauboy is the "hardest working girl in showbiz" and revved up the audience with "confidence and gusto", while also mentioning that her "powerful vocal range was in stunning display" when she sang "I Have Nothing". ''Yahoo 7'' also stated: 'There were at least five fabulous costume changes, from silver space-suit-like numbers to glittery, sparkly dresses, all made in such speed at least one audience member nearby remarked at how bewildered they were that Mauboy managed it.' Clayton Bennett from ''NT News'' stated that Mauboy's "double date" in Darwin "didn't disappoint", and that "everyone was keen to see Jess on stage" for her two sell-out shows. Bennett described Mauboy as a "bubbly beauty" and also noted the diversity of the "packed" Darwin audience, consisting of family, friends and fans. Dannielle Elms from ''Renowned for Sound'' commented that Mauboy "wowed" the crowd at her

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concert, before stating: "Her voice was faultless, her style was refined and choreographed and her banter and communication with the audience was sweet, funny and classy."

Opening acts

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(All other tour dates except

) * The Collective (Melbourne)

Set list

This set list consists of 24 songs and is representative of the 1st show in Adelaide. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour. #" Up/Down" #"

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" #" Been Waiting" #" Let Me Be Me" #" I Have Nothing" (cover) #" Time After Time" (cover) #" What Happened to Us" #" Because" #"

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" #"Scariest Part" #"Foreign" #"Reconnected" #"

" #"Handle It" #" Who's Loving You" (cover) #" I Heard It Through The Grapevine" (cover) #" I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" (cover) #" Land of a Thousand Dances" (cover) #" Gotcha" #" Beautiful" #" To the End of the Earth" #" Saturday Night" ;Encore #

" Inescapable"

" Pop a Bottle (Fill Me Up)"

;Notes * "I Have Nothing" was the song that Mauboy auditioned with for '' Australian Idol''. * For the performance of "What Happened to Us", Nathaniel Willemse sings the parts of Jay Sean. However, the song was not part of the Melbourne show setlist due to Willemse's absence as a result of unforeseen circumstances.

Tour dates

Personnel

Credits and personnel are taken from the ''Official To the End of the Earth Tour Program''.

Behind the scenes

Creative direction: *

and Darryl Beaton – Show/musical direction * Jessica Mauboy and Kevin Mendoza – Creative/technical direction * Marko Panzic – Choreography * Mikey Ayoubi – Styling for Mauboy * Johnny Schembri – Costume design for Mauboy * John-Pierre Georges and Angela White – Styling and costumes for band * Bravo Child and Alphamama – Styling assistants Production: * Ade Barnard – Production manager * Connie Samaniego - Assistant to Mauboy, WHS & Security * Chris Braun – Front-of-House engineer * Ivan Ordenes – Monitor engineer * Michael "Simmo" Simpson – Stage and lighting * Mark Bollenberg – PA Tech * Pat Meyer – Guitar tech * Christian Walsh – Drum tech Management: * David Champion – Management * Robyn Jelleff – Tour manager * Nine Live – Promoter * Nescafé – Sponsor

Band

* Jessica Mauboy – Lead vocals Beatiq musicians: * Darryl Beaton – Musical director, keyboards and guitar * Kevin Mendoza – Drums and percussion * Kyle Mercado – Bass * Paul Mason – Guitar * Tabitha Ojeah – Backing vocals * Anita Meiruntu – Backing vocals

References

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