Reader: Kylie Minogue Is a Legend, and I Can't Even Name a Nugget

It would've been Kylie Minogue's first Colorado show, but the Australian pop icon was bounced from Ball Arena for the NBA playoffs.

By Westword Readers

April 29, 2025

Kylie Minogue has been bounced from Ball Arena on April 29. Shore Fire Media

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The Denver Nuggets will be back at Ball Arena on April 29 for the fifth game of the NBA playoffs, tied with the L.A. Clippers at two each after Saturday's win.

The losers? Kylie Minogue fans. The Australian pop icon was scheduled to perform at Ball Arena that night; it would have been her first performance in Denver. But the singer took the cancellation in stride. On April 23, she wrote this on social media: "Hi, Lovers. I'm so sorry that we're not able to visit Denver on the Tension Tour due to a scheduling conflict with the NBA playoffs. I was really looking forward to performing in Colorado for the first time!! Sending my best to the Denver Nuggets for their hometown games, and I really hope to visit you all in Denver soon. Love Kylie."

In their comments on the Westword Facebook page, music lovers aren't nearly as chill. Says Sophie:

It's pretty crazy how little people value artists. She's a legend. And an icon. I can't even name a Nugget.

Suggests Jason:

Just do them both on the same night. Basketball gets done, then fire up the music. Make the tickets $300. If you don’t like the music, leave after the game and scalp barcode #2 in the parking lot. Innovate.

Adds Nikolas:

Would love to see the Venn diagram of NBA fans and Kylie Minogue fans. Don’t think those circles could be further apart.

Wonders Brendan:

Kylie who?

Responds Torry:

You must be fucking joking.

Replies Brendan:

Why? Because I don't listen to crappy, over-produced, stupid pop music that appeals to the lowest common denominator?

Concludes Cynthia:

Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

Were you going to Kylie Minogue? What do you think of the cancellation? Post a comment or share your thoughts at [email protected].

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