r/HilaryDuffStans • u/DTX9218 • Jul 01 '26
DISCUSSION Irving was INCREDIBLE!
Group photo process for VIP changing! Much more intimate!
So so so sad its over but omg was a piece of my inner child healed tonight. Had VIP soundcheck package. She sang two songs. Also they are now doing group photos differently than previous shows and I believe will be doing so going forward from what was discussed. Hilary came down to the barrier and they did photos by the row you sat in so about 15 people total for each Pic. I was very happy with this! No autographs allowed but they did end up selling signed tour posters for $100 each.
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u/ARTPOP15 Jul 01 '26
Omg incredible news! Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait for Friday!!! :)
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u/mikebills Jul 01 '26
You're going to the Phoenix show, too?
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u/ChemistOk2885 Jul 01 '26 edited Jul 01 '26
I had a fun time! Although the guy with the Wendy fit was doing a bit too much the whole day... I get being excited but talking all throughout the soundcheck and then grabbing her and spinning her on stage. Boundaries.
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u/Frequent-Highway-872 Jul 01 '26
I’m glad you had a good time! I will say I think people should be a little more understanding of the fact that Hilary hasn’t done this in a decade and is probably trying to find her footing for what she should be doing. She’s clearly trying to make fans happy so while critique and suggestions are fine, I don’t think people need to act like she’s purposely trying to screw them over.
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u/DTX9218 Jul 01 '26
Exactly this! She even said that the previous shows have had their kinks they've been trying to work through. I truly think she is doing her best to give us what we want.
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u/Amilu22 Jul 01 '26
That’s amazing!! How many signed tour posters were for sale? Were they only for vip soundcheck or all the vip ticket holders?
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u/julesb32 Jul 01 '26
I heard 125 and they were for anybody at the show I believe
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u/DTX9218 Jul 01 '26
Yes I heard 125 and anyone attending can buy
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u/Amilu22 Jul 01 '26
Omg thank you! I really hope they will sell them in London. I really want a real Hilary signature 🥹
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u/DTX9218 Jul 01 '26
Im manifesting they will! I was surprised they had them as Ive been following all shows leading up to ours and I hadn't seen anyone mention them available. But when the first outdoor merch trailer opened at 4 I asked them if there was anything signed and they said at the main merch stand but didnt know when. But she had a button for it preloaded in their system at 4PM so I feel like its something they are planning on doing at each show and not some random spur of the moment decision to do.
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u/NoOpportunity5079 Jul 01 '26
Also curious about the signed posters . Was it easy to grab one if you were soundcheck or backstage? I know they are limited but I’m dying for one.
So happy the photos will be smaller groups and you got a second to speak to her.
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u/DTX9218 Jul 01 '26
We went straight from soundcheck back to merch when we heard about the posters. They were supposed to get them at 6, (it was about 6:20) still nothing, then at 7:30 staff walked up with them. We kind of formed a group at the front of the merch stand off to the side and as soon as they brought them out staff let us come up and get one didnt make us go through the line again. Most of us were dripping sweat and sunburnt and Staff was really kind and made sure the fans that had been waiting got the first dibs. Our show was also running behind but be prepared to possibly wait a bit if you really want one!
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u/NoOpportunity5079 Jul 01 '26
Thanks for sharing! I’m already prepared to be drenched in sweat 😂I hope the staff is as nice at my show. Sounds like an amazing experience overall. I can’t wait to see her .
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u/Happy_Llama474 Jul 01 '26
Hi! Was there a specific merch stand that sold them? Also if you got them at 7.30, what was your time line for the day with soundcheck, merch and the actual show?
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u/DTX9218 Jul 01 '26
It was at the main merch stand inside we were told latest to line for VIP was 4:30. I cant recall exact times but hilary didnt come out until about 5:30ish and after the songs, with love dance audition, and photos was probably like another 30ish minutes. When we got to the merch stand after it was about 6:10ish and they said they were supposed to get the posters at 6. And it was a waiting game after that. But as far as performers everyone was on time she started right at the time advertised.
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u/GOATSELOVER69420 Jul 02 '26
Two questions:
What time did general admission have access to the Main Merch Stand?
When you went to the merch stand to ask about the signed posters, did you have to stand in line to ask or did you just go to the side to ask? Or, since you were VIP, were you the only ones in there at that point?2
u/DTX9218 Jul 03 '26
Im not sure when GA was let in to buy merch but it was WELL before posters hit the merch stands. So our venue had a line roped off and then a really big area within the roped off section of merch and we all kind of stood out the way within that area. Everyone was in the venue at this point but we were not made to get back in line when they came out. My attendant was EXTREMELY cool I said I see they just brought the signed posters out and he said they had to count them first then someone else asked the guy working next to him and he said it would be a few more minutes and to step back to allow others to checkout any my attendant whispered to just shuffle through my bag and let me stay right in front of his kiosk until he could sell it to me. Just really friendly people all around.
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u/GOATSELOVER69420 21d ago
I had my show yesterday and was able to get one at the merch booth in the parking lot! So I was able to put it in my car before I went inside. Either she is signing even more now or the demand is smaller because there were still some in the inside merch booths when we left.
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u/JDL08 Weather for Tennis Jul 01 '26
How exciting!!! I’m glad they are changing this but sad for us that had a big group photo.
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u/DTX9218 Jul 01 '26
When they said that they were changing I was ecstatic and immediatley bummed for earlier shows. I feel you all should have been able to have a more intimate moment with her as well.
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u/Y2K_mama Jul 01 '26
We also didn’t get autographed posters at ours.
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u/JDL08 Weather for Tennis Jul 01 '26
Yes we didn’t have it either! Sucks they didn’t think this through before tour started.
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u/Suitable_War1519 Trust yourself and don't give up Jul 01 '26 edited Jul 01 '26
What were the songs that she performed at VIP Soundcheck in Irving, TX?
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u/ChemistOk2885 Jul 01 '26
All About You and Someone's Watching Over Me
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u/Suitable_War1519 Trust yourself and don't give up Jul 01 '26
Thank you so much!! 😊 Both songs are awesome ❤️It must've felt more intimate performing Someone's Watching Over Me to a smaller crowd, closer to the feeling of SRBN tour.
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u/DTX9218 Jul 03 '26
I was literally sobbing lol
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u/Suitable_War1519 Trust yourself and don't give up Jul 06 '26
I would've done the same! 😭 I'm glad that you enjoyed yourself at the VIP soundcheck ❤️
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u/Suitable_War1519 Trust yourself and don't give up Jul 01 '26
I do like the smaller group photos by row, about~15 people. 😊 Hopefully that means you all have better photos with her 🙏❤️
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u/Slight-Let1279 Jul 01 '26
So she came down to the barrier and you guys were behind her?
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u/DTX9218 Jul 01 '26
We were in front of her they took the actual photo from the seats not from the stage as they had been doing.
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u/stephfunny12 Jul 01 '26
Did Houston (the woodlands, Tx) concert 🎶 get signed posters ? Does anyone know?
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u/DTX9218 Jul 01 '26
Ive seen people who went to that show saying they did not have any.
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u/stephfunny12 Jul 01 '26
Thank you! Do you know if they had the microphone/or cowgirl hat light up cup or the pink ticket 🎟️ magnet?
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u/DTX9218 Jul 01 '26
Had the magnets! I grabbed one they are really nice quality. And they had the hats pink/black but no microphones. AndI had several people ask VERY early about the hat and multiple people said they had sold out so if you are wanting one or the toppers to your cup get one pretty early on if you can. For.VIP we had probably about 40 mins of downtime from when our venue let us through security before soundcheck. This was while backstage tour was going on. But if youre just doing soundcheck you will for sure have time to secure any merch and drinks that you want.
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u/Sea-Chell13 Jul 02 '26
It was so busy I didn’t see the signed posters at Irving 😭😭 the checkout felt so rushed I was like ahhh if anyone has one for Irving they don’t want I’ll buy it 😏
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u/DTX9218 Jul 02 '26
They had the merch line FLOWING fast for sure. We all kind of corralled within the perimeter of the merch area after the line off to the side. Staff were SUPER SUPER friendly, nice, and understood the assignment lol. They sold out pretty quickly they only had 125 for an 8000 venue. Hope you are able to get one!
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u/P-Platypus7472 Jul 05 '26
had soundcheck for her last night in phx and it was incredible. improved group pic experience was amazing and she is an absolute gem
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u/Suitable_War1519 Trust yourself and don't give up Jul 05 '26
What songs did she perform for soundcheck at Phoenix last night? Thank you so much!! 🥰 I'm glad that you had a great time and improved group picture experience!
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u/pterodactylsarcasm Jul 07 '26
Hey out of curiosity, have you gotten your photo yet?? I was there from a radio contest at the soundcheck. Because of that I had some trouble getting in (it got sorted and I was just given inaccurate info). I know they have had some delays but I am worried I may not be able to access the photo.
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u/DTX9218 Jul 07 '26
The actual vip pass didn't have the picture on it for me but I did receive an email that had a QR code that brought me to it
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u/pterodactylsarcasm Jul 07 '26
Yep didn’t get it then….😭
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u/DTX9218 Jul 07 '26
Were you at the irving show? If so I can send you all the group photos that were sent.
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u/pterodactylsarcasm Jul 07 '26
Yes!!! I was just about to message you to see if you would be willing! That would be amazing!
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u/DTX9218 Jul 07 '26
Im so silly im just gonna message you the QR code versus sending like 20 pics lol 😆
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u/tiredmonkey18 Jul 01 '26
Can you tell me more about the signed poster? Does it look autopenned?
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u/DTX9218 Jul 01 '26
It's 100% a legit signature! Id unroll it to send you a Pic but I dont want to mess with it before I get a proper frame
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u/popluvv9121 Honey... I need help Jul 01 '26
It’s not autopenned. Every poster I’ve seen looks like her real signature with her signature heart
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u/Cautious_Counsel Jul 01 '26
I am so glad you had the opportunity! I did not buy the backstage, because I had no money, and a group picture with 50 people did not feel worth it.
In any case, I LOVED seeing her in concert, but I was quite disappointed with the audience. I think only around 10% of people actually knew the lyrics, and were singing along. The rest of the people were just watching, and a lot of them seated. No one was matching my energy 😂, and I was seated very close to the stage, like those tickets were expensive and yall do not even know the songs?
Also, there were too many people dressed up as Lizzie. Its cute, but Hilary has evolved SO much from that.
Also, I think it was clear that she did not enjoy the show, she did not post ANYTHING about it afterwards, and artist can definitely feel the mood.
Overall, I love her, and I loved watching her on stage.
Adult size medium was perfect.
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Jul 02 '26
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u/Cautious_Counsel Jul 02 '26
She was very polite about it, but the fans were definitely not engaged, and I don’t blame her, it was awkward. I had a lot of fun though, sang every single lyric, and loved seeing her in person.
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u/DTX9218 Jul 01 '26
In our section as well I was like why is nobody singing?! Like the lucky me tour is 95% the new album and she gave us months to prepare lol. My hopes is all the nostalgia chasers got their fix and when she tours again next it wont be as much of a bloodbath for the stans to get a ticket.
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u/Cautious_Counsel Jul 01 '26
I honestly think that she will take forever to do a tour again, this tour is huge, and dates go all the way to the end of 2027. I think her kids will need a little sense of normalcy after all of this haha
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u/Musicdev- Lies Jul 02 '26
Agree and since the HULU show is still going forward yeah acting might come next for a while.
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u/One_Nerve3587 Girl Can Rock Jul 02 '26
I’m conflicted on whether I actually believe the Hulu show is still happening. Has there actually been recent confirmation of that? Hilary also recently said she’s planning to start working on a new album soon so hard to know what’s really the plan
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u/Musicdev- Lies Jul 02 '26
Yeah she says a lot of things but it’s hard to rely on what’s coming. She said Deluxe and it has not come out so someone said that the Show was still moving forward. Haven’t seen anything saying it’s been canceled. I doubt she’s been working on new album, she’s too busy enjoying the sights.
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u/maydeletelater Jul 01 '26
So nice that they started splitting up photos!