Sunday 23 March, Rod Laver Arena
Lipa’s voice is resonant and fit and she holds her own as a dancer; while there are lulls in energy between the show’s acts, they’re forgiven when she brings the hits
The crowd drawn to a Dua Lipa stadium show turns out to be a mixed bag.
Over the past decade, the three-time Grammy winner’s music has infiltrated every aspect of modern life, from your streaming service’s algorithm, to your local H&M store, to the Barbie film. As we made our way to our seats at the Rod Laver Arena, countless small children dipped and weaved at hip level, adorned in sequined skirts and cowboy hats. Then, next minute, a 20-something aspiring influencer was being told off by staff for waving her ring light around. Gen X parents watched on, eyebrows raised.
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