With a booking like Kylie Minogue closing out the Electric Picnic’s Main Stage, it’s a given that spectators will be treated to a lively pop spectacle – a much-needed booster for those hitting an energy slump after the long weekend festivities.
The globally-recognised Australian artist, laurelled with the prestigious Global Icon honour at the Brit Awards this year, made her dramatic entrance onto the Stradbally stage, clad in a glittery black dress with a cape, fishnet stockings, and knee-high leather boots. She seemed to claim ownership of the stage, and the sea of us ‘mere mortal’ fans gathered before it.
The concert was a stunning fusion of creative illuminations, a troop of exceptional supporting dancers and Kylie’s unmistakable charisma. It, indeed, provided a spirited final cheer for the festival-goers who had braved the entire event till its conclusion.
Kylie has consistently dominated the radio airwaves with her catchy tunes since the late 80s. The immensity of her past songs alone is rather striking. Sharing with her audience that she’s entirely in the moment, she recalls her last gig at an Irish festival dating back to the 90s. The fact that she continues to draw crowds in 2024 speaks volumes.
When introducing her latest single, Kylie announced that the Blessed Madonna would be performing with her, resulting in a momentary bewilderment when some mistook her reference to the famous US DJ for the one and only Madonna herself. She previously teamed up with the renowned DJ for the high-energy track ‘Edge of Saturday Night’.
One of the most commendable aspect of Kylie’s show was her delivery of her 1987 hit, ‘The Loco-Motion’, with the same verve as her latest TikTok-popular song, ‘Padam Padam’. In a light-hearted jest, she reasoned some folks in the audience might even recall the time it was released as a summertime classic.
She transforms into a glamorous, flamboyant red-fringed outfit to stage hits like Wow, Twirling Around and My Faith in You and initiates a hearty chorus to Better the Devil You Know. Subsequently in the performance, she dons an eye-catching fuchsia bolero to render All the Lovers.
Kylie’s zeal is unwavering as she executes an impeccably sleek pop show. With the nearly full moon suspended in the Stradbally skyline, anyone making their way back to their tent won’t be able to shake off Kylie’s catchy la-la-la-la-la-la-la-las from their mind.