The Summer Set announce tour; fans chose dates, set list
The Summer Set have announced an unconventional headlining tour dictated completely by fans.
Fittingly named the “Made For You” tour, fans picked the dates and will also decide on the set list. Check out how it's working and how you can still contribute to the tour's design below.
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Step one was picking dates. Fans voted for where they want the Summer Set to play, giving cities that are missed on the typical tour routing a chance to get a show. Fans had three days to acquire as many votes possible for their city, and the top 22 cities were eventually chosen.
Dear Friends, this is the #MadeForYouTour. Step 1: You tell us where to play https://t.co/506WJ47m3j pic.twitter.com/tA2OgM2NtF
— The Summer Set (@thesummerset) August 14, 2016
Here's how the voting looked:
@thesummerset my friend and I are taking this super seriously. pic.twitter.com/tpycydWlvA
— Jess (@JessT_18) August 16, 2016
@thesummerset I might die if this happens.
Not-so-secretly in love with @JessBowen �� pic.twitter.com/Lco7qa0wzi— Chelsea Jenke (@Chelsea0311) August 16, 2016
Over 20,000 people voted in the contest, and fans subsequently broke the Summer Set's website when tickets went on sale. Here are the dates, which features the top 22 cities based on the fan vote:
#MadeForYouTour // Tickets & Upgrades: https://t.co/506WJ47m3j pic.twitter.com/yMEdQUDAAN
— The Summer Set (@thesummerset) August 20, 2016
General admission tickets and VIP upgrades are on sale here.
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Step 2 is deciding on a set list, which you can still do. Monitor the band's Twitter for details about the set list voting.
Don't forget, you guys are picking the set list for this tour. We will announce Step 2 very soon. pic.twitter.com/KdqOL1m1Qc
— The Summer Set (@thesummerset) August 20, 2016
What do you think? Do you like this tour's setup? Let us know in the comments!
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