I Love M.I.A. and the Fox Theater but it was bad
by URBoss on 11/7/17Fox Theater Oakland - OaklandThis was my 3rd time seeing M.I.A. and it was horrible this time around. I saw her in 2005 and then again in 2014 (amazing concert). We drove 3 1/2 hours each way to see a horrible concert that wasn't even an hour long. We were there around 715 pm expecting an 8pm show. We had an amazing spot right in front of the stage with 3 people in front of us. The opener came on right after 8pm so we thought everything was on schedule. The openers DJ was cut off around 830 and everyone just stood around for an hour. We went to the restroom and talked to one of the security personnel. I was told M.I.A. didn't even show up until after 9pm. M.I.A. DJ ran out around 930 connected his laptop and began mixing for 20 minutes or so. Her hype man wasn't that great and people were booing and walking out. The place got really hot and people were clearing out for fresh air, cold drinks and because they were tired of waiting. We left our spot after I started not feeling good, and went back by the steps. M.I.A. came on a little before 10 pm and her mic was extremely low and she was over powered by her DJ, back up dancer/singer and the music. In certain areas of the stage there was really bad interference and there was just high pitched screech. We saw handfuls of people leaving complaining about the wait, the sound, and lack of performance. M.I.A. ran off stage for 5 minutes or so, changed and came back out for a few more songs. She started paper planes at 1050, and was off stage before 11 pm. M.I.A. said they didn't rehearse the show and it clearly showed. I wish we didn't waste 7 hours of driving, money, and almost 4 hours at the concert venue for an unprofessional performance that wasn't even an hour. I love you M.I.A. but I won't be returning to a performance of yours.