Melanie Martinez Trilogy Tour Review
Article written by and photos by Sila Sungur
Melanie Martinez brought her Trilogy Tour to Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on May 20th, 2024, alongside her openers, Men I Trust and Beach Bunny. Beach Bunny started the night off strong with over half the arena already seated and singing along. They took the stage for about 8 songs, most of which the crowd was already familiar with! Men I Trust shortly followed with their 10-song set, starting with their hit, “Show Me How.” Their slower, chill vibe sated the audience’s excitement before Melanie hit the stage.
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The tour consists of Melanie’s three eras, Cry Baby, K-12, and Portals, giving the audience a full two-hour set. the show began with the Cry Baby era. Throughout the era Melanie had heart-shaped balloons as well as bubbles circling the arena. Her backup dancers were introduced with the first song and they did NOT disappoint. She also had a series of inflatable props that switched out between songs, including candles for “Pity Party.” I will say with the number of visuals she has as well as the symmetry of the stage and dancers, the center of the arena has the best view of her set, however, the screens adjacent to the stage made up for it and make the show look good from various angles.
When switching to the K-12 era, Melanie not only changed the songs, props, and stage design but both she and her backup dancers changed outfits. She played a well-crafted set with an even amount of songs solo vs. songs with her dancers, who seemed to play the roles of her peers. The nice balance made for opportunities for more intimate moments with her audience. The K-12 section ended with Melanie being shot with an arrow and “killed,” then being lowered below the stage.
After her interlude, she came to the Portals era, starting off with her song “DEATH” containing the lyrics “I’m back from the dead,” and I LOVED this transition. She, of course, had another outfit change and wore the faerie costume. The artistry in Portals is what makes it my favorite Melanie Martinez album. She included more effects in the final section by adding smoke on the stage and pyro and ending the show with butterfly confetti.
All of the eras had their own quirks making them a memorable part of the night. Cry baby and K-12 had those nostalgic elements to make you feel like a kid again, and Portals just felt like a work of art, making it unique and creative. This is definitely a show you do not want to miss.
