'Tis the Season
This October, Adam Lambert is celebrating Halloween by launching The Witch Hunt tour. "When I was a kid, I remember just loving the permission to dress up for Halloween," the singer told E! News. "I find that when you're around people in the Halloween spirit at parties and such, people lower their inhibitions when they're in a costume. It makes for a really good time."
Glam It Up
While fashion may take center stage at Adam's shows, his hair and makeup isn't far behind. "I love doing it," he said. "When I'm backstage, I try to take my time. It's kind of meditative as I listen to music. I could probably do it in a quicker version in about 30 to 35 minutes if I had to, but I don't like doing it that quick."
Behind the Look
So how does Adam come up with some of his fabulous looks? Look no further than TikTok or Instagram. "There are tons of makeup artists making tutorials and because I think everyone's on social media and putting their face everywhere, people want to decorate their faces—women and men," he said. "We get creative. We want to express ourselves. We want to enhance the way we look. We want to tell a story with the way we look."
Vegas Baby
As part of The Witch Hunt tour, Adam will perform three shows at The Wynn Las Vegas. It's a special city for the singer who calls it an adult playground. "It's not a regular city. It's an entertainment city," he said. "I think when people come to Vegas, they're pumped. They're ready to enjoy themselves. They're ready to let loose and party and be a bit freer maybe than they are in their everyday lives."
A True Idol
When looking back on his journey from a 2009 American Idol contestant to a headline performer, Adam can't help but feel grateful. "I thought albums were just pipe dreams and I just kept being surprised by the opportunities that have come up and I've really enjoyed it," he said. "It is a lot of work. There are ups and downs to the business side of it, but ultimately, the joy of creating and performing are what keeps me going and I'm thrilled that I get to keep doing that."
Hitting the Mark
At the end of every show, Adam hopes he has ticketgoers singing along and feeling a little freer. "One of the things I really love about performing for my fan base is that there's a unity in the audience that happens," he said. "There's something beautiful where people are friendly with each other and make new friends and there's a bonding experience that happens in the audience."