Stephanie Planckaert and Friends Travel to Düsseldorf for Backstreet Boy Reunion
Stephanie Planckaert traveled to Germany alongside her friends to attend a concert by the Backstreet Boys in Düsseldorf. Speaking on the podcast About Mutti’s, Planckaert described the outing as an unforgettable experience that brought her straight back to her teenage years. The trip prompted her to reflect on how rarely she organizes such outings nowadays, questioning why she does not make time for them more often.
Backstreet Boys Draw Thousands to Merkur Spiel-Arena
The concert took place inside the Merkur Spiel-Arena, which hosts a ten-show residency drawing approximately 45,000 attendees per evening. Across the entire European run, the Backstreet Boys sold roughly 450,000 tickets, marking their sole European concert appearances of the year. The nearly two-hour production utilizes a 32-meter-high stage, lasers, and fireworks, opening with the band members making a hoverboard entrance from the stadium’s rafters. The setlist spans approximately 26 tracks, heavily featuring songs from their 1999 album Millennium alongside enduring hits like “I Want It That Way,” “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back),” and “As Long As You Love Me.”
Nostalgia and Stage Presence in Germany
Observing original members Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, and Kevin Richardson on stage, Planckaert noted that the performers showed few outward signs of aging since their 1990s breakthrough. Commenting on their physical stamina during the podcast, Planckaert joked that the group either maintained a rigorous training regimen or relied on exceptionally good doctors. Despite the decades passing since their global peak, the continuous touring schedule allows fans across Europe to experience the five-member lineup performing together.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Tour
When and where do the Backstreet Boys perform in Düsseldorf?
The group plays a ten-concert residency at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf, drawing about 45,000 fans to each performance.
How many tickets were sold for these European dates?
Approximately 450,000 tickets were sold across the entire concert series, which serves as the group’s exclusive European run.
Which album heavily features in the stadium setlist?
The 1999 studio album Millennium plays a central role in the production, alongside roughly 26 classic tracks spanning the band’s career.
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