Her Name Is Kylie!

It is almost unbelievable that 2009 marks Kylie Minogue‘s first time performing in Canada. Ever. The ACC was packed with gay boys, old school Kylie fans with their children, retired ravers, and an assortment of glittered-out characters, some who have been waiting 20 years for this concert opportunity. And for good reason.

Opening with a major laser light show, Kylie descended from the heavens a top a stunning, sparkling disco spectacle of a skull, draped in a confection of coral feathers and jeweled excellence.

A truly theatrical performance all around, there was a cabaret rendition of Locomotion and amazing stage set ups, including a golden, royal velvet couch fit for the Queen of Everything.

Nothing less than pure elegance, a fur coat was brought out graciously along with a refreshment on a silver platter.

Amidst a vast spectacle of lights, one of the many background video scenes featured boys in various stages of undress, obviously geared toward the demographic of attendees. Choreographed and eccentric, the dancers helped bring these fantasies to life on stage. Incorporating the band and back-up singers into the main performance, as well as communicating with the audience gave the stadium show a feeling of familiarity and personableness.

Exuding no aura of pretentiousness whatsoever, Kylie is an example of sheer decadence and grace without an assuming factor.

Kylie Minogue makes Lady Gaga look like a 5-year-old playing dress up in her mother’s too-big -to-fit Louboutins.

Words and Photos by Melania Fedyna