The whole world was waiting for the announcement of the date of the first summer tour. Travis ScottAmerican rapper and producer with 51 million Instagram followers will perform his world premiere in Rome, al Circus Maximus, August 7. Circus Maximus is the title of his film. The concert in Rome will be the first leg of the tour after the release of “Utopia”.
Surprise from Travis Scott
This unexpected statement on Tuesday, August 1, came from the municipality of Rome, later confirmed by the 32-year-old rapper himself. Travis Scott aka Flame o Cactus Jack will perform on the same stage as Imagine Dragons, who will perform at Circus Maximus on August 5th.
The rapper himself announced the date on Instagram. Ticket sales begin at 10:00 on Wednesday, August 2.
Why choose Rome and the Circus Maximus
The idea of opening a world tour from Circus Maximus is a clear reference to a film project signed by Travis Scott himself, “Circus Maximus”.
A film directed by the rapper alongside Gaspar Noe, Nicolas Winding Refn, Harmony Korine, Valdimar Johansson and Kalil Joseph, currently only available in the US. Travis Scott, founder of the Cactus Jack label, is considered a true innovator of hip-hop.
In addition, the rapper founded the Cactus Jack Foundation as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to support Houston’s youth through philanthropic initiatives such as toy donations, scholarship programs for HBCU students, and educational and creative projects.
Summer of concerts in Rome
For the musical summer Rome The Travis Scott concert represents another big hit after the Bruce Springsteen and Guns ‘N Roses concerts.
He does not hide his satisfaction Honored AlexanderMajor Events Adviser, Municipality of Rome: “The unexpected announcement by Travis Scott, one of the most famous rappers in the world, is yet another confirmation of how much Rome is becoming more and more attractive to world stars.”
“The most important artists and organizers rely on our city to create unique and extraordinary events because we have demonstrated that in addition to the historical and monumental charm of the Eternal City, there is an attentive administration capable of seizing opportunities that enrich the economy and image. city,” the commissar concluded.
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