GALLERY: Melanie Martinez - San Antonio, TX (6/23/24)

Jun 26

Melanie Martinez
Frost Bank Center - San Antonio, TX - June 23rd, 2024
Photos & words by Albert Villasana (@albertvphotos)

Melanie Martinez brought her Trilogy Tour to the Alamo City and, despite it being a last-minute show, fans showed their unwavering support, selling out the venue and attending the concert embraced Melanie Martinez's whimsical, dark, and quirky aesthetic. Many dressed in pastel colors, vintage, and doll like fashion, drawing inspiration from Kawaii and Harajuku styles.

The concert started with the perfect openers. Sofia Isella dazzled the audience with her mesmerizing violin skills, setting a magical tone for the night. Beach Bunny followed, energizing the crowd with their trending hits like "Prom Queen," "Cloud 9," and "Sports." The audience was hyped and excited for what was to come.

As the lights dimmed and Melanie emerged from the stage, ‘cry baby, cry baby’ were the first notes to play, and the crowd cheered as loud as they could—the loudest I've ever heard any crowd cheer before. The first act of Martinez's performance was made up entirely of songs from Cry Baby, which felt like the most energetic part of the show in terms of fan engagement. This is the fan base's favorite era, and they let it be known. However, there wasn't ever a silent moment during the entire show, thanks to the visual spectacle Martinez delivered on stage. There was always something to look at, from the outlandishly costumed dancers to the visuals on the giant LED screen. Even Martinez herself moved about the stage throughout the show.

Melanie emerged in her magical white outfit. This show was nothing short of incredible. For her song "Carousel," she appeared on stage riding a bunny with a carousel background, which was simply amazing. This show was nothing short of amazing, with fans singing from the top of their lungs for the entire two-hour performance. To end the show, the pyro team outdid themselves during her song "EVIL." The pyrotechnics, with fire shooting from both sides of the stage and from beneath, were incredibly awesome. To top it off, a rain of butterflies descended from the sky as she ended with her song "Butterfly."