Minneapolis, MN
Olivia Rodrigo fans camp out in cold before Minneapolis concert
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Snow flurries, wind gusts over 50 mph and temperatures within the 30s aren’t “brutal” sufficient to cease Olivia Rodrigo followers from lining as much as get a spot within the entrance.
Followers could not be “happier” for the Grammy-winning pop star’s normal admission present on the Armory in Minneapolis Thursday night time. “Good 4 u” for those who acquired tickets to the sold-out present, however do not be “SOUR” for those who did not.
Doorways do not open till 6:30 p.m., however followers, some who do not even have their “drivers license,” have been lined up all day. Spring in Minnesota normally looks like “1 step ahead, 3 steps again,” however these in line got here ready – organising tents and garden chairs and bringing loads of blankets and hand heaters to remain heat.
“It wasn’t too chilly till 6 a.m. That is when the wind picked up, and it began snowing a bit bit later,” Mary Schmitz stated.
Mary Schmitz, first in line for Olivia Rodrigo present in Minneapolis
Schmitz spoke to FOX 9 along with her head poked out of her tent, carrying a blanket sweater. She’s the primary particular person in line.
“Everyone I do know is like ‘you might be insane,’” Schmitz stated. “I feel it should be one of the best night time of my life.”
Alyssa Willis, from St. Louis Park, has been in line since 10 p.m. Wednesday, with the fourth spot within the queue. When requested why, she stated, “As a result of I like Olivia Rodrigo.”
Rodrigo grew to become a fan favourite after starring in Excessive College Musical: The Musical: The Sequence, the place she wrote and carried out one in every of her first hits referred to as “All I Need.” The 19-year-old launched her debut album “SOUR” in Might 2021.
Olivia Rodrigo stops for a sold-out present in Minneapolis for her SOUR Tour on the Armory. (FOX 9)