FirstPerson: For me, the Beyoncé concert was about way more than music — it was joy, healing, release
You saw us in the rainy streets and in Union Station, stuffing it to the brim in a sea of sparkle. You saw us on your social media feeds bedazzled to the gawds.On Saturday, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter — the most Grammy-awarded artist in history — began the North American leg of herI’ve attended several Beyoncé tours, including On the Run and Formation. Before each of her concerts, I always feel the same emotions: shock, then disbelief and, finally, a crashing wave of gratitude.
On Saturday, I was emotional from the time I woke up to the time I arrived at the venue. I cried on the GO Train; I cried at the Rabba; I cried by the entrance to Union Station, likely scaring any tourists eyeing me from the Fairmont hotel across the street. You see, for me, and so many others, Beyoncé is more than an artist. She’s a source of joy and a catalyst for motivation and self-love.“You ready to dance?” a fellow fan asked me as we waited for the show to begin.
“You already know!” I responded, and off we went, chatting about our favourite songs, our outfits, and if we thought Blue Ivy — Beyoncé’s oldest daughter — would perform alongside Bey that night. Our conversation attracted other people, and soon, we were a group of six exchanging social media handles and phone numbers. Some people worry about going to shows alone, but I love going to Beyoncé concerts by myself — I always leave with more additions to my community.
Previous Beyoncé concerts have had stricter choreography and overall rigour, but the Renaissance tour is all about letting loose. It’s OK if you miss a moment on the stage because you’ll still feel it. That’s what happened to me. In the age of capturing everything, I only recorded about 2 per cent of the show. My phone stayed in my purse as my hips swayed and my voice skyrocketed through the roof . I was set free by Beyoncé, releasing “my wiggle” as she sings in “Break My Soul.
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