Official reports indicate that more than two million spectators gathered to watch Lady Gaga perform at her free concert on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach.Rio de Janeiro funded Lady Gaga's largest concert performance in order to stimulate its economy.The authorities believe this event will produce $100 million dollars for the local economy.The live performance served as an advertising event for Mayhem album by Lady Gaga featuring songs like Abracadabra and Die With a Smile. She gave her last performance in Brazil during 2012.
Multiple Gaga fans known as "Little Monsters" began their beach queue early in the morning ahead of the long entrance lines for admission.At least 5000 police officers carried out security measures and all attendees needed to undergo metal detector screening. The policing of this event included both drones alongside facial recognition cameras operated by authorities.Many artists have delivered cost-free musical performances in Rio de Janeiro previously. The city spent funds to finance a concert performed by Madonna on Copacabana beach during May 2024.
An emotional Lady Gaga spoke to the crowds as she displayed the Brazilian flag while sharing "You waited for me since over 10 years.""Brazil, I'm ready. I'm going to give it my all."Lady Gaga performed part of her acts wearing Brazilian costume designs which drew inspiration from the World Cup football team.The audience sang their best known hits such as Alejandro and Poker Face and Abracadabra while they waved rainbow-themed fans to create an electrifying ambience as large screens displayed the performances throughout the beach.The entire nation had its citizens move toward this remarkable concert.Luan Messias by the age of 28 took a complete night bus journey from Itanhaem in Sao Paulo state to attend the event.According to AFP news agency reports Alisha Duarte aged 22 joined the line at 0740 in the morning. "Lady Gaga is worth it! She assured me that we could manage the heavy crowd because we would survive.
