On Friday, August 22, Suburban Park at the Great New York State Fair was electric as Jessie Murph stormed the stage for her Worldwide Hysteria Tour. Nearly 49,000 fans packed in—making it the second highest-attended concert in Fair history—and from the first note, it was clear this wasn’t just another show. It was an experience.
Murph delivered a raw, unapologetic performance that perfectly captured why she’s become one of the most important new voices in music. Her fearless lyrics—bold, emotional, and deeply personal—were matched by her powerhouse vocals that filled the park with both grit and vulnerability.
A highlight moment was her slowing down and telling the crowd about “The Man That Came Back” – a song written when she was 17 years old from the perspective of a child growing up in a home with DV. Songs from her latest release, S*x Hysteria hit with an intensity that had the crowd screaming along, while fan favs from earlier albums created unforgettable sing-along moments under a perfect Syracuse summer night sky.
The staging and visuals turned the performance into pure spectacle. A massive circle bed sat on stage for the entire show, acting as both centerpiece and symbol, woven into the choreography and narrative of the night. Jessie’s four male dancers used the bed in surreal, storytelling ways—spinning it with ropes, and creating movement that embodied the chaos and passion of S*x Hysteria. Layered on top of that was a dazzling visual hysteria effect: cameras feeding the crowd multiple blurred angles and perspectives at once on the giant screen, amplifying the sense of distortion and emotion that Jessie’s music captures. The dancers elevated her high into the air- in moments that felt almost cinematic.
One of the most memorable points came when Jessie pulled a fan on stage to sing “If I Died Last Night.” Singing every single word right along with Jessie and the entire crowd – that raw, intimate connection—shared with thousands looking on— was a moment that truly showcases Jessie’s music and why it resonates so deeply. She doesn’t just perform to her fans, she performs with them, creating a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and part of the story unfolding on stage.
By the end of the night, it was undeniable—Jessie Murph didn’t just play a concert at the NYS Fair; she made history. The Worldwide Hysteria Tour stop proved she’s not only an artist to watch, but an entire movement.
To learn more about Jessie – visit her website here.
To see Jessie’s photos + show review from the Landmark Theatre in 2024, click here.
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