Tour Preview: Why 2012 Is Shaping Up to Be a Monster Year

Rolling Stone magazine have published a guide to the biggest (likely) tours of 2012, Madonna is of course included:

Her new single recently leaked and she's rumored to be performing at halftime during this year's Super Bowl – so there's no doubt that the Madonna machine is gearing up for a big 2012. She stayed off the road for most of the 1990s, but in 2001 she came back strong with the Drowned World Tour. She followed it up with even bigger tours in 2004 and 2008/09. While it's impossible to say for sure, if she does perform at halftime, expect her to put the tour onsale the following morning. Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen saw big success with the same trick.

Likelihood: 90 percent. In 2007, Live Nation made a $120 million deal with Madonna. They aren't paying for her to sit home and not tour, especially when supporting a new album. A fake itinerary hit the web a few weeks ago showing Madonna at stadiums in America, but expect to see her at arenas. Also, expect to pay a small fortune for tickets.

Read more at: www.rollingstone.com/music/photos/tour-preview

Comments

[Fred]

let's start saving money ! I love her so much, each time she tours I want to see the show many times, but it costs a lot !! but I deserve it, and she is really woth it!!

[Justin]

I am unemployed at the moment but if I have to borrow from my IRA to see Madonna I will. she is my favorite singer of all time, half of my remove is decorated in Madonna collectibles and Id die if I missed her regardless of the price!

[Rabbitbunny]

This will be the best performance Madonna has ever done in Her Ciccone/Peron/Simpson Name. There will be a lot of Smiles and a lot of Tears-because Madonna is Immortal. Thank you Madonna for inspiring me. Madame Ciccone, You're Brilliant!

[Cornelius]

It's a shame that even Rolling Stone are predicting expensive tickets. Madonna and other artists need to appreciate that tickets are out of the reach of 'normal' fans. I'm not willing to take out a small loan to see her. I'll wait for the DVD.

[Mare.]

cant wait...hope to get front seats!!! Madonna! Madonna! Madonna!