The singer won best new artist at the Grammys in February and four Brit awards, according to multiple reports. Her rapid rise is reflected in venue growth: three years ago she played at King Tut's, a 300-capacity club, then jumped to a venue triple its size in 2024. For the arena tour, Dean added two singers to her band and a wardrobe of glam costume changes since her last visit.
During the performance, she cried on stage during the song UFO, moved by the audience lighting the arena with their phones. According to The Guardian, Dean described driving past King Tut's on her way to the arena and never imagining she could have her own arena tour.
I drove past King Tut's on my way here. I never imagined I could have my own arena tour.
This is a song to remind you that you're fab.
If you knew me at all, you wouldn't try to keep me small.
I'll never forget that.