Singer The Weeknd has just added another monumental achievement after breaking a record with his After Hours Til Dawn Tour.
While performing in Bogotá, Colombia, the international music superstar worked alongside 35 local companies, an effort that created some 1,500 jobs.
The Weeknd hasn’t let up from the gas pedal throughout his sold-out tour. Back in July, the XO leader broke the record for highest attendance during a two-night stint at London Stadium which drew 160,000 fans in total.
In a statement, Live Nation’s Touring President Omar Al-joulani told Variety that he was incredibly impressed with the record-shattering moment.
“It’s incredible to see the Weeknd hit this milestone less than halfway through his massive sold-out European run,” Omar Al-joulani said. “This historic moment in London shows the global fanbase he has cultivated over the years.”
Darryl Eaton, CAA’s co-head of North American touring, added: “On the heels of an enormous, hugely successful U.S. tour, Abel continues to sell at an astounding level across Europe. Abel entertained 160,000 fans across two nights at London Stadium, with another show in London to come at Wembley in August. We couldn’t be more proud to work with him and his team on this incredible tour!”
According to Live Nation UK, the Grammy Award-winning artist ‘broke Wembley Stadium’s record for sales with their traditional concert set up with the stage at one end of the stadium with 87,000 tickets sold’.
