We are officially in the Backstreet Boys DNA era! Can you believe it?
With every new era comes new questions, new things to figure out logistically, and, of course, a new show, setlist, wardrobe, memorable moments, etc.
Just like we did with BSB Vegas, we’ll be with you every step of the way. This post will be segmented and updated as needed with all the links to posts about tour, any new things you need to know and answers to the questions we get the most of. We won’t have all of the answers immediately, but we’ll find them for you when we don’t!
As always, if you have a question we didn’t answer, please feel free to CONTACT US!
**FYI: This particularly post will remain spoiler free. We’re not too into posting major details about shows, but if we do, we’ll do it here. Consider this a safe space.**
++ VIP Meet and Greet ++
– Meet & Greet + Green Room Experience (Ticketmaster / LiveNation – $800 + Fees)
One P1 Ticket In The DNA Circle (VIP SECTION OF THE SHOW)
M&G with Backstreet Boys Photo Opportunity with Backstreet Boys
Access To Backstreet’s Pre-Show Production Tour* (NO BSB PRESENT)
Access To Backstreet’s Pre-Show DNA Green Room Before The Show Light Hors D’oeuvres
Champagne Toast + One Backstreet Themed Drink Special* (NO BSB PRESENT)
One, VIP Only, Poster (Shipped After The Show)
One Special, VIP Only, Merchandise Package (Shipped After The Show)
One, VIP Meet & Greet Laminate
– Meet & Greet with Backstreet Boys (Wonderful Union – $500 USD + Fees)
Photo Opportunity with Backstreet Boys
Access To Backstreet’s Pre-Show DNA Green Room Before The Show
Light Hors D’oeuvres
Champagne Toast + One Backstreet Themed Drink Special
One, VIP Only, Poster (Shipped After The Show)
One Special, VIP Only, Merchandise Package (Shipped After The Show)
One, VIP Meet & Greet Laminate
– The above listed packages are the **ONLY** verified ways to meet the Backstreet Boys on the DNA World Tour.
– The Wonderful Union Meet and Greet **DOES NOT INCLUDE** a concert ticket.
– All Meet and Greet packages and upgrades include ONE professional photo with the Backstreet Boys, taken by their photographer, that will be uploaded to their website usually 24-72 hours later. You can find the photos here.
– Your photo with the Backstreet Boys will be individual – not in a group – unless you have a friend / friends you want in your photo. In that case, each person still has to have purchased a meet and greet. It is up to you who you want in your photo basically.
– Cell phones / selfies are not permitted. We would not suggest bringing gifts, props, etc.
– There are some cities that have begun to sell the DNA Circle tickets and Meet and Greet passes separately through Ticketmaster (or the ticket vendor). This is to sell previously unsold tickets — not added numbers. In these cities, people have the option to buy DNA Circle concert tickets (also known as the General Admission / Pit area on previous tours) if they want the spot during the show but don’t care about M&G or to buy the M&G pass but would rather sit elsewhere. **Check your city’s ticket vendor to see what’s available**
– Check in information (time, location, etc.) will be emailed to VIPers 24-48 hours prior to the show. If you purchased Meet and Greet through Wonderful Union, here is your resource for help: help.wonderfulunion.com If you purchased through Ticketmaster, contact their Customer Care for your region.
– IMPORTANT: VIP Meet and Greets are NON-TRANSFERABLE! Do not purchase them from someone else and do not purchase if you are not 100% you can attend. If you think a ticket might be a scam, contact us and we can likely help you out!
– Wonderful Union M&G is not available in all cities. It looks like the cities that are offering separate Circle tickets and M&G through Ticketmaster are not selling through WU. You can find a list here. You have to click ON the city / country on the website to access the WU VIP.
– Once VIP is sold out, it is SOLD OUT.
– Please note that the select cities in which VIP M&G through Wonderful Union is on sale is not favoritism for some fans over others or intentionally giving more opportunities. It all has to do with logistics, contracts, capacity, etc. In most places where WU is not offering M&G, Ticketmaster is offering the separate package. If neither is offered, it’s likely because they have reached capacity and are trying to keep the number of people attending M&G manageable.
– The VIP package through Ticketmaster that includes SIDE SEATING tickets does **NOT** include Meet and Greet.
– The concerts for Japan and Southeast Asia have a different VIP provider. More can be found here and through the Japan BSB Fan Club.
– VIP Meet and Greet upgrades for Hawaii dates can be found by clicking here > the date > VIP.
– Baylee Littrell will be opening for the Boys in North America. You can now purchase a VIP upgrade to meet him here. This VIP experience will be before the Backstreet Boys and will not interfere.
– Howie D. is selling a VIP event for certain dates on his website. These events have not been added or confirmed for North America, but they will also not interfere with BSB VIP.
++ The Show ++
– The show is 32 songs — more can be found here about the details that we do know!
– The show runs 1 hour and 50 minutes.
– You can exit the DNA Circle throughout the show. The entrance / exit is built into the stage. Trust us.
– There is plenty of space inside the DNA Circle and interactions are similar to that, if not better than, in the pit of IAWLT tour and Vegas.
– All dates and tickets for the tour can be found here.
– Everything about the Japan + Southeast Asia dates and tickets can be found here.
– As questions are asked and the shows begin, we will have more updates here.
++ FAQ ++
All of the questions that you ask and we answer via tweets or email, we’ll also address here.
Extremely likely. People with M&G are at the venue hours before anyone else and while it likely can’t be promised at EVERY venue, VIPers are usually the first ones in the building anyway and have some sort of priority by default. #DNAWorldTour https://t.co/O3Q5mqrDys
— What Happens On The Backstreet (@WHOTheBckstreet) May 5, 2019
Meet and Greet takes place hours prior to the show. In the past, autographs and recording of the meet & greet has not been allowed and it will likely not be this time either. Sorry!! #DNAWorldTour https://t.co/OnUuCRHSQm
— What Happens On The Backstreet (@WHOTheBckstreet) May 5, 2019
The Ticketmaster DNA Circle package DOES include a DNA circle ticket, but there are some cities that are now selling the option to purchase the ticket and the M&G separately.
Wonderful Union’s M&G passes do NOT include DNA Circle tickets.
Hope that clarified? #DNAWorldTour https://t.co/36YTpQ89eT
— What Happens On The Backstreet (@WHOTheBckstreet) May 5, 2019
Correct. There is only, standard VIP Meet and Greet option for this tour.
Honestly, it would be hard to have levels when the VIP package through Ticketmaster only includes certain things. Keeping up with the different groups would be a logistics nightmare. #DNAWorldTour https://t.co/NKwdU7KZaU
— What Happens On The Backstreet (@WHOTheBckstreet) May 5, 2019
No idea about merch! We’d assume that it’s like any other tour with merch items ranging from $10ish to $80ish #DNAWorldTour https://t.co/ax0dHY75dV
— What Happens On The Backstreet (@WHOTheBckstreet) May 4, 2019
Hi @vegetapr69 — no dumb questions!!
– Merch tables definitely take credit cards.
– VIP Upgrades have not been announced yet for any U.S. or Canadian date. https://t.co/bOErXhwsjo— What Happens On The Backstreet (@WHOTheBckstreet) July 1, 2019
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That is correct. At least it has been so far. #DNAWorldTour https://t.co/rqMdavzlIs
— What Happens On The Backstreet (@WHOTheBckstreet) July 2, 2019
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No. @littrell_baylee‘s VIP Meet and Greet is a separate event from the @backstreetboys VIP Meet and Greet…
HOWEVER, they will **NOT** overlap. You CAN do both. Baylee’s will be before the Boys’. #DNAWorldTour https://t.co/rJmva3XJAu
— What Happens On The Backstreet (@WHOTheBckstreet) July 2, 2019
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I believe that there were venues in Europe that kept their merch stands open after the show, but really, it varies by venue. If you’re in pit, you’ll have early entry though and honestly, the pit this time is huge. If you’re going WITH someone, we suggest taking turns going. https://t.co/xQm6VS0ehw
— What Happens On The Backstreet (@WHOTheBckstreet) July 2, 2019
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As far as wheelchair access, I know that this has been brought up several times and I believe the answers fall with individual venues. In past venues, wheelchair access in the circle has not been an issue. In some, the venue has accommodated wheelchairs elsewhere. (2/2) https://t.co/TynkpKwoQu
— What Happens On The Backstreet (@WHOTheBckstreet) July 9, 2019
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++ Odds and Ends ++
– Be flexible! This is a new era, new album, new tour, new everything and everyone is learning. Things will inevitably change as things are worked out – it has happened with every tour thus far and will continue to happen. Don’t sabotage your own time.
– BE CAREFUL! With a tour as large as this, there are scalpers and scammers who are looking to trick fans into “a deal”. If the tickets are far overpriced or offered at a low price, verify that they are actual, real tickets. Again, keep in mind that the only M&G options are through Ticketmaster and Wonderful Union — you can not purchase them anywhere else.
– Afterparties, so far, have included Nick and Howie only and are being announced by the city. Make sure to turn on notifications for their socials and check nickcarter.net for updates on announcements! VIP and GA have been available with VIP including admission, meet and greet and a professional photo. Venues and dates are subject to change.
– NEW DNA World Tour Merch can be found here and here.
– As of 7/14, these are the cities with Backstreet Boys Meet and Greet upgrades left:
Winnipeg
Calgary
Edmonton
Vancouver
Everett
Portland
Sacramento
Anaheim
Salt Lake City
Denver
Nashville
Memphis
Tulsa
New Orleans
Lafayette
Birmingham
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Milwaukee
