Ivan Cornejo announces Mirada tour stop in Reading

by Santander Arena

Música Mexicana star Ivan Cornejo (@ivancornejoo), 20, has announced the MIRADA TOUR in support of his upcoming album.

“I’m so excited to start this new tour, especially as I get into bigger venues and reach new audiences,” Cornejo shared exclusively with VARIETY. “It’s been a while since I’ve released new music, and I can’t wait to share these fresh sounds and heartfelt performances with everyone. This tour feels like a celebration of all the creativity and passion that has developed over the past few years.

Cornejo’s new album, ‘MIRADA’, will be released on July 18 via Zaragoza Records / Interscope Records. “My new album represents an exciting evolution and growth in my musical journey,” Cornejo said. “Each track features a blend of my signature style but with a fresh sound that pushes the boundaries of my art.”

Ivan recently co-headlined the Sueños festival in Chicago. Upcoming concerts include the Milwaukee Summerfest on July 6 and the Festival d’été de Québec on July 13.

Earlier this year, Ivan performed a record-breaking show in front of 72,000 people at a sold-out show at Rodeo Houston. The experience was daunting for the then 19-year-old introspective artist who, only a few years ago, was busy on TikTok, posting his confessional songs about his middle school heartbreak. But the power of his own music – and a devoted fan base – sustained him through the biggest show of his career so far.

“It was the most shaking moment I’ve ever felt during a concert,” Cornejo said from his home in Riverside, California – the same place where he self-taught himself to play guitar at age aged 8, watching YouTube videos. “It was a great feeling, but I could also hear my heart pounding. People often ask me if I’m nervous on stage. And I do. I feel like, oh shit, this is really happening – but in a super exciting way.

Cornejo has plenty of reasons to be excited. His dreamlike music – a sophisticated combination of mournful Sierraño roots and hazy alternative rock vibes – resonates with young listeners who identify with his bicultural sensibility, calm demeanor and need to let the songs speak for themselves . With over 1.6 billion combined streams, he is currently one of the leading Mexican music artists in the United States and in the top 10 across the entire Latin market.

On his latest single, “Baby Please,” he makes a desperate plea for a second chance at love, evoking the lost kisses of a happier past as pieces of his soul that have been stolen from him and cannot be regained. In a different context, these words could easily seem melodramatic. But Cornejo’s musical instincts are mature beyond his years. The raspy quality of his voice adds a patina of disarming sincerity and courage, surrounded by thought-provoking guitar riffs, an elegant violin line, minimal bass and percussion. He paints cinematic images in smoky chiaroscuro tones, and the sonic backdrop beautifully contains the passion conveyed with such brutal honesty in the lyrics. Fittingly, the visual for “Baby Please” shows him performing the song on a lonely stage, surrounded by darkness.

2023 marked a series of career milestones, including a 46-show tour with performances at Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. Ivan broke the record for the most tickets ever sold by a Latino artist (dethroning a record held by Vicente Fernandez) at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. Last year, the Californian singer-songwriter also released the breakthrough singles “Aquí Te Espero” (over 85 million streams) and “Donde Estas” (over 60 million streams) and signed with Interscope Records.

“Cornejo leads a new generation of regional Mexican hitmakers who have redefined the sound and look of a decades-old genre.” – BILLBOARD

“If there’s one thing you can expect from Ivan Cornejo, it’s that he’ll put you in your feelings.” – ROLLING STONE

“For an artist who has only been performing live for about two years, Cornejo’s 2023 tour has cemented him as a major player in the Latin music scene.” – VMAN

“He has this reserve that somehow makes fans even more drawn to him, an analog soul in an increasingly digital world that feels like gold to young music listeners eager to find a sound to nourish their soul.” – PAPER

“The star of Musica Mexicana” – HYPEBEAST

IVAN CORNEJO – MIRADA TOUR

• Saturday July 6 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest
• Saturday July 13 – Quebec, QC – Quebec Summer Festival
• Thursday, August 15 – Estero, Florida – Hertz Arena
• Friday, August 16 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center
• Saturday, August 17 – Hollywood, Florida – Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
• Friday, August 23 – Nashville, Tennessee – Ascend Amphitheater
• Saturday, August 24 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater
• Sunday, August 25 – Louisville, KY – Iroquois Amphitheater
• Thursday, August 29 – Richmond, VA – Virginia Credit Union
• Friday, August 30 – Raleigh, North Carolina – Red Hat Amphitheater
• Saturday, August 31 – Fairfax, Virginia – Eagle Bank Arena
• Thursday, September 5 – Columbus, OH – Kemba Live!
• Friday, September 6 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena
• Saturday, September 7 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
• Sunday, September 8 – Boston, MA – Leaders Bank Pavilion
• Friday, September 13 – Kansas City, MO – Arvest Bank Theater – Midland
• Saturday, September 14 – Omaha, NE – Liberty First Credit Arena
• Sunday, September 15 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
• Thursday, September 19 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
• Friday, September 20 – Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
• Saturday, September 21 – Corpus Christi, Texas – AmericanBank Center
• Wednesday, September 25 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena
• Friday, September 27 – Odessa, Texas – Ector County Coliseum
• Saturday, September 28 – San Antonio, Texas – Frost Bank Center
• Friday, October 4 – Colorado Springs, CO – Ford Amphitheater
• Sunday, October 6 – Tucson, Arizona – Tucson Arena
• Saturday, October 12 – Anaheim, California – Honda Center
• Sunday, October 13 – Palm Desert, California – Acrisure Arena
• Saturday October 19 – Tijuana, British Columbia – Tecate Peninsula Festival

Tickets are available at the venue box office and online at ticketmaster.com.

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