The Word of Mouth World Tour is the debut world tour by British-Irish
boy band
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The Wanted
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. The tour is named after their third studio album ''
Word of Mouth
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'' (2013). The band performed a total of 40 shows across Asia, Europe and North America.
There were 14 planned shows in
Continental Europe
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; however on 10 December 2013 all 13 shows were cancelled. On the group's official website, scheduling conflicts were given as the reason for the cancellation.
In January 2014, it was announced that the tour would be the group's last for a while, as they want to take time out to pursue solo careers and other interests.
Opening acts
The Vamps (UK & Ireland)
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Wild Heart
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Last Night
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Can We Dance
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Cecilia
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Elyar Fox
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(UK & Ireland)
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Midnight Red
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Career 2009–12: Formation and beginning
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(US & Canada)
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Cassio Monroe (US & Canada)
Setlist
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Gold Forever
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Glow In the Dark"
# "In The Middle"
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Lightning
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# "Running Out Of Reasons"
# "Demons"
# "Could This Be Love"
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Warzone"
# Medley:
## "Behind Bars"
## "Say It On The Radio"
## "Replace Your Heart"
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Lose My Mind"
# "Everybody Knows"
# "Heartbreak Story"
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Show Me Love (America)
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Heart Vacancy
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Walks Like Rihanna
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Chasing the Sun"
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I Found You"
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We Own the Night"
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All Time Low
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;Encore
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"Glad You Came
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Tour dates
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
:Dubai International Jazz Festival
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2011 Dubai International Jazz Festival
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: Universal Orlando Mardi Gras
References
{{The Wanted
The Wanted
2014 concert tours