I waited 26 years for this.
Back in 1999, I didn’t get to see the Into the Millennium tour. My mom just couldn’t afford the tickets, and even though I played that album on repeat, saw the commercials, and memorized every photo from the tour book, I never saw it live.
But this weekend in Vegas? It made up for that in every way.
The Into the Millennium residency at The Sphere isn’t just a concert. It’s an experience. And getting to celebrate my 45th birthday with the Backstreet Boys, my closest friends, and thousands of other fans? That’s something I’ll never forget.
Night One: Back in the Pit Where I Belong
Friday night kicked off in the pit, right at the barrier, surrounded by friends, singing our hearts out like it was 1999. There was some confusion with VIP joining the Vibee people in line (The Sphere staff didn’t seem to know where we were supposed to go), but it got sorted out eventually after some drama.
Once we were inside, the chaos faded. The energy was electric. The visuals wrapped around you. The sound was massive. And when the Boys hit the stage, it felt like no time had passed. Just magic from the very first beat.
Night Two: My Birthday Show
Saturday was my actual birthday and what a way to celebrate. I’ve been lucky to spend a few birthdays with the Boys. In 2019, I was at the DNA Tour kickoff in D.C. In 2022, I went to Bristow, Virginia, but the show was canceled after VIP because of storms.
This year? Everything clicked. After a great lunch with friends, we headed to go to the venue.
We were back at the barrier on the opposite side. The vibe was pure joy. And during VIP? I got a birthday kiss from Nick Carter. Yes, that happened. It happened during our Glambot video.
The VIP experience at The Sphere may be more limited, but it’s easily one of the best I’ve ever done. We had more time with the guys, it felt more personal, and the Glambot video? Perfect. I’ve watched it way too many times.
Night Three: A Different View, a New Appreciation
Sunday, we sat front row in the 100s. I missed the up-close energy from the pit, but I had a full view of the screens and wow. The production is a love letter to the Millennium era. The visuals brought the album to life in ways I’ve never seen before.
One of the best parts? Watching the Get Down music video explode into 3D around us. It felt like stepping into the TRL days. Pure nostalgia. But bigger and better.
From the Pit to the Venetian
When we weren’t at The Sphere, we were living our best fan lives at The Venetian. That hotel turned into a BSB fan hub. We ran into friends constantly, grabbed drinks, swapped stories, and, of course, hit the merch booth way too many times.
Yes, I spent too much. Yes, if my mother wasn’t cremated, she would be rolling over in her grave. Yes, I have no regrets.
A Dream 25 Years in the Making
This show gave me something I didn’t get as a teenager. I finally got to experience Millennium live, with the lights, the sound, the crowd, and the boys themselves just feet away. It felt like healing a piece of my younger self.
I know I’ll never forget the way it felt to scream-sing “Larger Than Life” with thousands of fans who grew up just like I did. Who waited just like I did. Who love these five guys just like I do.
This wasn’t just a concert.
It was a full-circle moment.
It was a birthday gift to myself, 26 years late.
And it was perfect.
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