With her powerhouse vocals, infectious persona, and unstoppable hits, Anne-Marie has rapidly ascended to pop superstardom on a global scale. But it’s in the live arena where the British singer-songwriter truly shines, captivating audiences with her electric energy and undeniable stage presence. As Anne-Marie brings her massive ‘Therapy’ tour to cities across North America, Europe, and the UK, fans are being treated to a breath of fresh air – a pop spectacle fueled by raw talent, exhilarating showmanship, and instantly relatable authenticity.
Named after her acclaimed 2022 sophomore album, the Therapy World Tour has cemented Anne-Marie’s status as a generational live performer with the “it” factor. From the opening moments where she bursts through a psychedelic therapy room set piece, the dynamic pop phenom commands the stage with a mesmerizing confidence and pure joy for entertaining.
“Performing live is like therapy for me – it’s a chance to be the most free and authentic version of myself,” Anne-Marie reveals of her thrilling concert experience. “I pour every bit of energy I have into each show, feeding off the crowds’ passion and creating those unforgettable shared moments all night long.”
Indeed, whether she’s delivering a heart-fluttering vocal run on smash hits like “FRIENDS” and “Beautiful” or playfully interacting with fans during more intimate solo-acoustic segments, Anne-Marie has crafted a transcendent tour de force designed to forge an unbreakable connection with audiences.
The BRIT Rising Star winner and three-time BRIT Award nominee has seamlessly fused the worlds of pop, R&B, and even alt-rock into her own intoxicating signature sound. But it’s the emotional transparency and soulful authenticity she brings to each performance that has truly galvanized Anne-Marie’s global fanbase, affectionately dubbed the “Therapy Kids.”
“There’s something so refreshing about Anne-Marie as a live performer – she’s an undeniable vocalist, yes, but it’s her admirable vulnerability that really draws you in,” said superfan Lindsey Carr, who has attended multiple Therapy tour dates. “She shares her struggles with anxiety and depression and doesn’t shy away from the ups and downs that shape her art. Anne-Marie is the role model I wish I had growing up.”
From the Therapy Tour’s Exhilarating Setlist
Spanning a blistering 90 minutes and 21 songs, the setlist for the Therapy tour showcases Anne-Marie’s empowering artistry from every era. It’s an eclectic yet cohesive career-spanning musical journey – one that showcases the full depth of her sky-high vocal range, reflective lyricism, and dynamic versatility as a performer.
From the opening salvo of confrontational bangers like the viral “Ciao Adios” and “I Just Called” to euphoric singalongs during “2002” and “Perfect To Me,” no facet of Anne-Marie’s magnetic stage presence goes untapped. The production’s dazzling visual effects and lighting elements are seamlessly interwoven, providing the perfect complement to her every pivot and endlessly energetic command of the stage.
For the scores of entranced audience members, highlights inevitably include the powerhouse vocal work showcased on fan favorites from 2021’s acclaimed “Therapy” album cycle. From the soaring, gospel-tinged vocals punctuating the vulnerability of “x-tra” to the intoxicating grit and prowess on display as Anne-Marie tears into hits like “My Heart” and “Same Mind,” her raw performance talents are on full display.
Yet it’s during mid-set segments spotlighting Anne-Marie’s acoustic guitar work and stripped-back vocal purity that the tour’s magic reaches transcendent levels. As she delicately weaves through deeply personal album tracks like “Better Not Together” and “Unlovable,” an unbreakable human connection is forged through the venues. With little more than her voice and an axe under moody red lighting, these multi-dimensional performances are a naked emotional release – for both the artist and her captivated audience.
“When I’m alone with just my guitar, it’s the most exposed I can be. My only focus is on connecting with fans through the lyrics and melodies that I’ve lived,” says Anne-Marie of the acoustic set’s striking resonance. “Those segments allow me to become fully immersed in the emotional journey behind the music that means everything to me.”
From Breakout Artist to Global Pop Phenomenon
The profound emotional depth powering Anne-Marie’s Therapy tour is made all the more remarkable considering her meteoric rise to stardom over the past half-decade. Just a few years ago, she was a singer-songwriter still grinding to make ends meet while performing cover songs in pubs. After gaining viral fame as the vocalist on Clean Bandit’s smash “Rockabye” in 2016, everything changed.
Her 2018 debut album “Speak Your Mind” instantly propelled Anne-Marie to pop prominence in the UK, spawning hits like “2002,” “Ciao Adios” and “FRIENDS” with rapper Marshmello. But it was the blockbuster international success of her 2021 follow-up “Therapy” that fully solidified her mainstream pop appeal and formidable star power.
Fueled by singles like “Kiss My (Uh Oh),” “Way Too Long,” and the Little Mix-assisted anthem “Our Song,” the album topped charts around the globe while yielding a combined 2.2 billion streams to date. Anne-Marie landed on Forbes’ 2022 “30 Under 30” list for Europe and scored four 2023 BRIT Award nods including Album of the Year.
All the evidence of Anne-Marie’s ascension to pop royalty has been on brilliant display each evening during her ongoing tour’s electrifying showcases – both in the swells of unwavering crowd devotion and her own undeniable blossoming as one of the era’s premier stage performers.
“When you’re born with a God-given vocal gift like Anne-Marie, it deserves to be amplified on the grandest stage,” says Jay Morton, director of the Therapy tour. “She’s got massive vocal pipes and a vibrant personality to match. Our goal has been to bottle and project that boundless energy into the most authentic, captivating, and uplifting live show experience possible.”
That ambition has undoubtedly shone through at every show, with Anne-Marie faithfully delivering a transcendent tour de force custom-built to immerse every fan in her journey – hits and deeper cuts, peaks, and valleys, all of the raw emotion and relentless highs that make the “Therapy” show an experience with no equals.
As the tour barrels towards its UK homecoming in May, Anne-Marie’s unstoppable momentum only continues growing. New music, more awards recognition, and ever-larger festival play loom on the horizon. But for now, all eyes are focused on the nightly spectacle she’s created on the road – a masterpiece born from one of modern pop’s most undeniable and irrepressible new talents.
“I’m exactly where I’m meant to be,” says Anne-Marie. “Onstage is my happy place and this tour is letting me share those joy and healing vibes with audiences across the world. I’ve never felt so creatively and spiritually fulfilled.”