Twenty One Pilots rock Vienna: Spectacular show despite sound criticism!

Twenty One Pilots rock Vienna: Spectacular show despite sound criticism!

On April 14, 2025, the band Twenty One Pilots held a sold-out concert in the Wiener Stadthalle, the third time at this location. The group, consisting of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, has established itself in the music scene since their first appearance eleven years ago at the Vienna belt bar B72. The show was described as an audiovisual pop fair where the band showcased their skills in a combination of rock, pop, indie, rap and hardcore. However, there was also criticism of the sound, which was perceived by many as dull crown reported.

Entry to the event began at 6:00 p.m. and support act Balu Brigada opened the event. At 8:45 p.m., Twenty One Pilots took the stage and presented impressive multimedia elements, including a light and laser show and an exciting fire wall. The fanbase, known as the “Skeleton Clique,” ​​was actively integrated into the performance, with Joseph and Dun using fans’ smartphones to create a breathtaking light show.

An unforgettable experience

The concert included a setlist of new songs from the upcoming album “Clancy,” which will be released on May 17, 2024, as well as old hits. Particularly memorable was one of Joseph's tricks during the song "Car Radio" when he suddenly appeared on an upper tier. The show ended with the popular songs “Jumpsuit” and “Stressed Out.” The high number of 33 billion streams worldwide and over 3 million tickets sold on global headline tours underlines the enormous popularity that the band has achieved over the years.

The album Clancy represents the final chapter in a multi-part narrative that began with Blurryface. This connection to the previous work is not only artistically interesting, but also coincides with the 9th anniversary of "Blurryface", which became the first album to achieve RIAA Gold or Platinum certifications for every song. The successful series was accompanied by other platinum and diamond certified singles such as “Stressed Out” and “Heathens”.

Growth of the music industry

Context creation is also supported by current developments in the music industry, highlighted in a report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). According to that Global Music Report 2025 There was total sales of $29.6 billion in 2024, a growth of 4.8 percent compared to the previous year. Premium streaming remained the industry's key growth driver, with subscription account users increasing to 752 million worldwide.

Growth of 8.3 percent was recorded in Europe in particular, with Germany continuing to play a central role as the fourth largest music market in the world. Dr. Florian Drücke, CEO of the BVMI, emphasized the essential importance of music for people in these fast-moving times.

Overall, Twenty One Pilots' concert in Vienna shows not only the band's continued relevance, but also the dynamism of the music industry, which is developing positively and being enriched by new releases and innovative concert experiences.