Set It Off Tour

The Set It Off Tour was the second concert tour by American singer and songwriter Bryson Tiller, held in support of his second studio album, True to Self (2017). The tour began on August 3, 2017, at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, United States, and concluded on November 30, 2017, at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. It consisted of 40 shows across two legs, visiting cities in North America and Europe.

The tour was announced through Instagram in 2017 and was organized by Live Nation. It marked Tiller's second headlining concert tour and formed part of the promotional campaign for True to Self, following the commercial success of his debut studio album, Trapsoul (2015).

Background

Following the release of his debut studio album, Trapsoul, in 2015, Tiller gained wider recognition for his blend of contemporary R&B, hip-hop, and trap-influenced production. The album helped establish him as an emerging figure in contemporary R&B, particularly through songs such as "Don't" and "Exchange". His subsequent success led to increased demand for live performances and provided the foundation for his second headlining tour.

In 2017, Tiller released his second studio album, True to Self, which continued his exploration of melodic R&B, atmospheric production, and introspective songwriting. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming his first album to reach the top of the chart. Its release represented an important stage in his career, as he transitioned from the success of his debut project to a larger international audience.

The Set It Off Tour was developed to support the album and bring its material to audiences through a series of live performances. The tour also provided an opportunity for Tiller to perform songs from Trapsoul alongside newer recordings, connecting the two phases of his recording career. Announcement The tour was announced in 2017 through Tiller's official Instagram account. The announcement introduced the Set It Off Tour as his second headlining concert tour and outlined plans for performances across North America and Europe.

Live Nation was responsible for the tour's organization and promotion. The itinerary was structured around two geographical legs, beginning with performances in North America before continuing to European destinations later in the year.

The announcement followed the release of True to Self, allowing the tour to serve as a major component of the album's promotional cycle. The decision to include both North American and European dates reflected the international audience Tiller had developed following his breakthrough with Trapsoul.

Tour overview

The tour opened on August 3, 2017, with a performance at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. The North American leg continued through August and September, featuring concerts in the United States and Canada. The initial itinerary included 27 scheduled performances, with stops in cities such as Houston, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Vancouver, Seattle, New York City, Toronto, and Chicago. The North American schedule concluded on September 16 in Tiller's hometown of Louisville, at the KFC Yum! Center. CBS San Francisco+1

The North American concerts featured Metro Boomin and H.E.R. as supporting performers on selected dates. Their participation brought together artists associated with contemporary R&B, hip-hop, and trap music, complementing the musical direction of Tiller's two studio albums.

The European leg was announced on July 10, 2017, with American singer SZA confirmed as a supporting performer. It was scheduled to begin on October 17 in Marseille, France, and continue through several European countries, including Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Poland, and the United Kingdom. The final scheduled performance took place in Dublin, Ireland, on November 30. The FADER+1

Concert production and performances

The Set It Off Tour centered on material from True to Self, while incorporating songs from Tiller's debut album, Trapsoul. The concerts highlighted his combination of melodic singing and rap-oriented vocal delivery, characteristics that had become central to his musical identity.

The live repertoire included songs associated with both albums, allowing the performances to reflect his artistic development between 2015 and 2017. Recordings such as "Exchange", "Sorry Not Sorry", "Self-Made", "Run Me Dry", and "Somethin Tells Me" formed part of his live performances during the period.

The tour's supporting performers varied between its two geographical legs. Metro Boomin and H.E.R. appeared on the North American leg, while SZA joined the European dates. The European partnership followed the release of SZA's debut studio album, Ctrl, in June 2017.

European leg

The European portion of the tour expanded Tiller's international concert schedule and included performances at theatres, music halls, and indoor arenas.

The itinerary included two scheduled concerts in London at the Hammersmith Apollo on November 27 and 28. Other stops included Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin, Milan, Vienna, and Warsaw.

The European schedule ended on November 30, 2017, at the 3Arena in Dublin, where Tiller performed alongside SZA. The concert marked the final date on the announced European itinerary. greenhousetalent.com+1

Significance

The Set It Off Tour represented a further expansion of Tiller's live career following the success of Trapsoul. His first headlining tour had established his ability to perform for audiences across North America, while the Set It Off Tour extended his concert activities into a broader international market.

The tour coincided with a commercially significant period in his career. True to Self had reached number one on the Billboard 200, and the accompanying concerts allowed Tiller to promote the album while maintaining the audience established by his earlier recordings.

The tour also brought together several prominent artists in contemporary R&B and hip-hop. The participation of Metro Boomin, H.E.R., and SZA reflected the range of musical styles associated with Tiller's work during the period.

Setlist

1. Self-Made
2. Blowing Smoke
3. Let Em' Know
4. Don't Get Too High
5. Sorry Not Sorry
6. No Longer Friends
7. High Stakes
8. Before You Judge
9. Overtime
10. Been That Way
11. Stay Blessed
12. Somethin Tells Me
13. Run Me Dry
14. Wild Thoughts
15. Rambo
16. 502 Come Up
17. Exchange
18. Don't
19. Set It Off

Tour Dates

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