Prince announces ‘gala event’ at Paisley Park on Jan. 21

In recent days on Twitter, Prince has been dropping teasing mentions of something happening on Jan. 21. Now, his plans have been revealed: he’s hosting a “gala event” at Paisley Park, with “music” promised — apparently a preview of his postponed Piano & a Microphone tour. He announced the news in a multicolored series of tweets, but hasn’t yet shared additional details regarding time, cost, or lineup.

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Prince’s Piano & a Microphone tour — with Prince performing solo at the keyboard — was originally planned to take place this fall in cities across Europe. Ticket sales were firstpostponed due to concern over exploitation by ticket resellers, and then the entire tour was postponed until further notice in the wake of the Paris attacks.

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On Jan. 21, a Paisley Park audience may get a glimpse of what was planned for that tour. The mention of a “gala event” is intriguing, as is the fact that this show is being announced with much more advance notice than the average Paisley Park event.

LadeeDas said:

to go or not to go...that is the question

my biggest concerns are the weather and last minute cancellation.

Hopefully they either do 2 or 3-day event

x2 but he did respond to his earlier tweet of taking the 22 & 23rd off by changing the wording to say Note to self...tell the boss i need to take off 1/22 cuz I'm going to the park on 1/21 so there's that.

Looks like its just the one nite. Not enough for me to commit to airfare, hotel, w/ no ticket & bad weather.

Hmm... maybe the org needs to show up to this one...

missfee said:

DAMN!!!! WISH I COULD GO!!!!

Yeah me too

Who is Prince's current management. It used to be Kiran Sharma of Kikit Ltd. I'm wondering how much it would cost to hire at a small wedding?

His diary must be very chaotic so best to ask years in advance lol.

Just spoke with someone trustworthy who says that Prince is in negotation to play an intimate concert in a new small venue in The Netherlands. He was saying March 2016. Not sure if it will work out obviously, but it seems to be a good sign that a European tour might be on its way after all!

baptisedbypurplerain25 said:

Who is Prince's current management. It used to be Kiran Sharma of Kikit Ltd. I'm wondering how much it would cost to hire at a small wedding?

His diary must be very chaotic so best to ask years in advance lol.

manages himself...

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

baptisedbypurplerain25 said:

Who is Prince's current management. It used to be Kiran Sharma of Kikit Ltd. I'm wondering how much it would cost to hire at a small wedding?

His diary must be very chaotic so best to ask years in advance lol.

manages himself...

Ok. So its best to contact him at the Paisley Park Studios?

gyoung said:

Genesia said:

I start rehearsing a new play next week, so I'll be pouting from 250 miles away.

hopping

I know. Super easy, 4-hour drive. (I was just in Minneapolis last week.) But if I'm booked on Thursday night, I'm booked on Thursday night.

If he does a Friday or Saturday night show, though - I'm there.

ben said:

Hmm... maybe the org needs to show up to this one...

babynoz said:

Graycap23 said:

Cali............here I come.

Why he does this in the dead of winter is beyond me. Like the time they had the super bowl in Detroit....wtf?

Because life doesn't end in the winter here.

Hope we get ticket info soon.

I wouldn't count on it happening until tickets are actually on sale and available, whether online or at the door. He changes his mind at the drop of a hat. (So no one drop any hats )

CarrieMpls said:

babynoz said:

Why he does this in the dead of winter is beyond me. Like the time they had the super bowl in Detroit....wtf?

Because life doesn't end in the winter here.

Right? Wimps.

baptisedbypurplerain25 said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

manages himself...

Ok. So its best to contact him at the Paisley Park Studios?

[Edited 1/6/16 11:25am]

Already a Charlie Foxtrot. Would love to purchase advanced tickets and know the details for Jan 21 and any other nights. Like most of you, I'm a grown adult with responsibilities and can't leave my job and my family and spend about a grand to be standing outside of Paisley Park with the hope of a performance. Good luck to those of you who are game for the adventure, but tricks are for kids.

Genesia said:

CarrieMpls said:

Because life doesn't end in the winter here.

Right? Wimps.

I'm one of those wimps. The thought of standing outside waiting to get in. BRRRRRR.

Still, for all those going have fun.

just booked flights and hotel for me and the wife!!!! just need info on tix now.

langebleu said:

Arjuna said:

langebleu said:

Details about the event (no performance announcement originally) were detailed here:

Thread from bashraka: http://prince.org/msg/7/421047

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January 21, 2016-Prince Event E(Inviting Hottest Women)

Prince3EG ‏@Prince3EG 55m55 minutes ago Chanhassen, MN

U ALL R OFFICIALLY ADOPTED. WHAT R U DOING ON THE 21ST OF THIS MONTH?

Prince3EG ‏@Prince3EG 33m33 minutes ago Chanhassen, MN

@natalyapmusic Just when you're about to give up is usually when the magic is about to happen COME C US ON THE 21ST

@snohofficial

@DamarisLewis

@oliviaculpo

@NandyMcClean

@liannelahavas

@NicoleScherzy

@RitaOra

His timeline on Twitter is inviting the hottest women in music, acting and fashion presumably to Paisley Park on the 21st. Dude still has great taste in women and some of them are talented.

Oh 7 and we watch them fall, wait a hot potato minute! 1 is missing... hmmm, THIS is going to be an amazing event. Mayb I can get there... Mother nature could u b so kind? Bcuz it may b my last chance 2 c a great frequency n my lifetime.

1 is missing?

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

baptisedbypurplerain25 said:

Who is Prince's current management. It used to be Kiran Sharma of Kikit Ltd. I'm wondering how much it would cost to hire at a small wedding?

His diary must be very chaotic so best to ask years in advance lol.

manages himself...

You never cease to amaze me.

People spending $1000 to go see Prince, and Prince gets none of it. Don't be surprised if Prince begans running a hostel out of Paisley Park.

he finally gives advance notice...but no ticket info....madness

CarrieMpls said:

babynoz said:

Why he does this in the dead of winter is beyond me. Like the time they had the super bowl in Detroit....wtf?

Because life doesn't end in the winter here.

Life don't end in Russia or Antartica in the winter but I ain't going there either....

wonder505 said:

Genesia said:

Right? Wimps.

I'm one of those wimps. The thought of standing outside waiting to get in. BRRRRRR.

Still, for all those going have fun.

I don't even own a coat...

I'm happy for those who can just put on their mukluks and hang out though.

luvsexy4all said:

he finally gives advance notice...but no ticket info....madness

I've been going to shows at Paisley since 1995. I've been to dozens of performances and dance parties etc. and I have never ever heard of tickets being sold in advance. Always at the door. Usually there is a price and door time announced at some point. Sometimes for big shows there have been shuttles etc. But you never know..... can be different every time.