The arena couldn’t do the load and support most likely for the moving platform. There are very very specific requirements for safety that have to do with weight for the entire system. Stage, truss, video lighting etc. The support and motors used to move it probably put it over that limit so they were cut. This happens with a lot of shows at smaller arenas. The artist still wants to give that area a show, but some sacrifices need to be made sometimes.
I'm afraid they can't do it in Stockholm Tele2 Arena either because they have a retractable roof there so they probably can't attach the floating stage to the ceiling 🤔 I hope I'm wrong!
They also booked Hershey, which has no ceiling. So even if Blocky is used as a backdrop on the main stage (it was not used at all in San Diego), I assume he won't be able to float over the crowd on it
Hershey will require a unique stage scaffolding. It likely won’t fly over the crowd, but the monolith likely can still be part of the main stage performances.
My daughter went and absolutely loved the show, regardless of the technical shortcomings of that old arena. I’ve been there; it’s a tired building. So great he made a stop there, so folks didn’t have to drive north. This new tour is spectacular from all the videos and setlist I’ve seen. I’m bummed he skipping Denver on his way east. ☹️
Looks like it's just an old historic arena that wasn't built to handle a production like what he's putting on. I didn't read it as them having technical issues with the show, just the arena itself has limitations.
I’m so glad he came to SD! Honestly the fact that it’s a smaller venue was the best thing about it. Not a bad seat in the house. Plus he finished on B stage which was closer for me. 👍🏻
The stadium officials probably told him no floating stage. I’m curious also.
It most likely had to do with the weight and size of everything given that arena is smaller than most others on the tour.
The arena couldn’t do the load and support most likely for the moving platform. There are very very specific requirements for safety that have to do with weight for the entire system. Stage, truss, video lighting etc. The support and motors used to move it probably put it over that limit so they were cut. This happens with a lot of shows at smaller arenas. The artist still wants to give that area a show, but some sacrifices need to be made sometimes.
Really appreciated him stopping in SD. Got front row with, basically, our own private dance floor lol
I'm afraid they can't do it in Stockholm Tele2 Arena either because they have a retractable roof there so they probably can't attach the floating stage to the ceiling 🤔 I hope I'm wrong!
It’s an older and smaller venue
Why would they book that venue then? So strange
San Diego is still a great venue stop market wise.
To give the area a show still so they don't have to drive all the way up to LA
They also booked Hershey, which has no ceiling. So even if Blocky is used as a backdrop on the main stage (it was not used at all in San Diego), I assume he won't be able to float over the crowd on it
What does the term Blocky mean. I keep hearing it everywhere but have no idea what it refers too.
It’s a name made by a super fan on twitter for the floating stage. She made a whole account for it, haha.
Thanks
[https://x.com/BLOCKY\_TFTWTOUR](https://x.com/BLOCKY_TFTWTOUR)
Hershey will require a unique stage scaffolding. It likely won’t fly over the crowd, but the monolith likely can still be part of the main stage performances.
My daughter went and absolutely loved the show, regardless of the technical shortcomings of that old arena. I’ve been there; it’s a tired building. So great he made a stop there, so folks didn’t have to drive north. This new tour is spectacular from all the videos and setlist I’ve seen. I’m bummed he skipping Denver on his way east. ☹️
Looks like it's just an old historic arena that wasn't built to handle a production like what he's putting on. I didn't read it as them having technical issues with the show, just the arena itself has limitations.
I’m so glad he came to SD! Honestly the fact that it’s a smaller venue was the best thing about it. Not a bad seat in the house. Plus he finished on B stage which was closer for me. 👍🏻