Post Malone’s Las Vegas New Year’s Eve Show: Best Moments

At 10:20 p.m. on Dec. 31, the sold-out crowd at Las Vegas’ latest venue the BleauLive Theater At Fontainebleau began to chant: “Posty! Posty!”

The viewers was so encouraging that, because of its efforts, the celebrity emerged quickly after – forward of the scheduled 10:30 begin time – to start his hits-filled New Year’s Eve present.

As one of many first artists to headline the comparatively intimate, 3,800-capacity house (after 16 years of star-and-stop delays, the Fontainebleau Las Vegas celebrated its long-awaited grand opening in mid-December) – Post Malone made certain to ship.

As anticipated, Posty – sporting jorts and a zebra print prime – walked on stage with a pink Solo cup in hand, which he promptly tossed into the gang. The 90-minute set that adopted included staples from his signature, vibe-based dance strikes and a particular visitor look from one fortunate fan, to a great deal of sparklers and pyro. And come midnight, a confetti cannon helped ring within the new yr.

“It’s f—ing New Year’s Eve!” exclaimed Post after warming up with hits together with “Better Now” and “Wow.” He then instructed the gang he got here to Vegas with “the most beautiful musicians in the world,” together with a string quartet that helped carry his songs, particularly these off his newest album Austin, to life.

“I just wanted to say how f—ing beautiful and how f—ing special it is to have everybody come out,” he continued. “Let’s kick this new year off bitchin’.”

And due to the under moments, Post, alongside together with his 1000’s of followers in attendance, made certain to do exactly that.

The Ease Of It All

Attending nearly something on New Year’s Eve comes with a facet of stress — however there was a pleasantly shocking ease surrounding Post’s headlining present. Entering the venue was fast — and for many who have been coming from elsewhere within the resort, drinks have been transferred to plastic cups and waved on in. And for many who opted for a basic admission ticket to the ground (versus the multi-level tiered seating) there didn’t appear to be a nasty view — or an area that felt too tight.
A Surprising Setlist Addition

Early into the evening, Post determined to toss a canopy track into his setlist. And whereas longtime followers might have suspected a Bob Dylan basic – given Post’s first YouTube video wherein he covers “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” – he threw a curveball. “A long time ago I did a Fleetwood Mac cover…” teased Posty, who then delivered his personal rendition of the band’s hit “Dreams.”
An Acoustic Sing-Along

While an acoustic phase is a regular – and standout – a part of any Post Malone present, the sing-along that came about throughout “Feeling Whitney” felt notably particular because the clock crept nearer to midnight. As Post ad-libbed a “1, 2, 3, 4” to depend the gang in, listening to practically 4 thousand voices croon collectively (in the course of the collection of “oohs” within the track) created a way of togetherness – and highlighted the rarity of seeing a star like Post in an area like this.
A Special Guest Appearance

As all the time, about midway by means of the set Post searched the viewers for a fan to carry onstage to accompany him on guitar for “Stay.” And whereas this custom has develop into an integral a part of his present, Post was stunned to study the fan he chosen – a person named Mike – had really finished this earlier than. As Mike slung Post’s guitar – with a strap that reads “Stinky” – over his shoulder and lit a cigarette, the 2 began their duet. By the tip of the track, Mike didn’t simply go away with a core reminiscence, but in addition Post’s beer – and some guitar picks he plucked proper off the mic stand. “Sure, you can take those,” laughed Post, who then requested if he may get one other “brewski” introduced out.
Posty’s Quick Reflection

“I’m 28 now… I’ve been doing this for almost 10 years,” mentioned Post, gearing as much as introduce “Too Young,” which he mentioned he wrote when he was simply 18. “This next song rings more true now that I’m a dad…Celebrate life as hard as you can, live life to the f—ing fullest.”
And His Year-End Message

“Ladies and gentleman, it seems like a lot of the time when you look around in the world it feels like there’s not a lot of love,” began Post, “and I just wanted to say to each and every single one of y’all crazy mother f—ers, I love y’all so much…and there’s a lot of familiar, beautiful faces and I can’t think of anyone else I’d rather spend the New Years with than my fans and family. We live in some crazy f—ing times and I wanted to say congratu-f—ing-lations for making it to 2024. Thank you for giving me hope every day – y’all saved my life.” He fittingly then carried out his hit “Congratulations” earlier than telling the gang, “I’ll see y’all f—ers next year.”
The Perfectly Imperfect Countdown

As it seems, Post reemerged simply earlier than the brand new yr to assist depend it down. After performing “Sunflower,” Post regarded offstage and requested, ““Oh f–k, how long do we have? Does anybody want to come and do stand-up for like, three minutes?”

Once extra, Post scanned the gang searching for one other fortunate fan to carry on stage. But after discovering one, the teenager confessed: “I’m not a comedian…I just wanted to meet you.” To which Post replied, “You can just roast me for two minutes.” Instead, Post inspired his dad Rich to return to the rescue, assuring the gang “he tells [jokes] every night at dinner.”

Yet nonetheless, a minute remained. Post, calm and picked up as ever, requested who was celebrating a birthday within the crowd and led everybody by means of a fast “Happy Birthday” earlier than he and his dad then realized they’d riffed too lengthy and joined the countdown from six. As Post hugged his dad, pink confetti cannons burst into the air. “Can I play y’all the first s—-y song you’ll hear this year?” requested Post, who then delivered set-closer “Chemical.”

“Thank you for spending this evening with me,” concluded Post. “I hope whatever you set out to accomplish you all achieve and just bust your ass and keep being amazing and keep spreading love, ladies and gentlemen. I love y’all so f—ing much.”