Big Time Nostalgia

Photos and Article by Fernando Flores

Big Time Rush

July, 23 2025

Wantagh, NY

For all of our readers that loved watching Nickelodeon back in the day.

If you’re not one of us, let us put you on. Big Time Rush started out as a Nickelodeon show that follows the lives of four Minnesota Hockey Players who went from being your ordinary Joe to your next top boy band. Carlos, Logan, James and Kendall are officially signed by Roque Records, a fictional record label. At Roque Records, the band works hard, creates mischief and learns what it takes to become the next big thing. There they're managed by Gustavo Roque, the fictional owner of Roque Records, who has created a plentiful amount of top dog star-quality singers throughout the decades but as of recent has not had any chart topping successes. When Big Time Rush isn’t working on music, they’re home at the Palm Woods where Kendall met his on-and-off girlfriend, Joe. In 2013, the show, Big Time Rush, ended after a successful run and 2 full-length movies. 

It was unclear if Big Time Rush will be anything more than a show until 2022 when Big Time Rush started their reunion tour, Forever Tour. Since the Forever Tour, Big Time Rush became more than the show, they became a real boy band with an already addicted fanbase. Since reuniting in 2022, they started having yearly tours with the most recent being the Big Time Rush In Real Life Worldwide Tour. 

On the Big Time Rush In Real Life Worldwide Tour the band aims to perform every song from every episode! It's a great throwback to their earlier years while filming the show. The fanbase continues to show vast enthusiasm by dressing up in purple bandana bandit costumes, tree hats, and many other crazy fits from the show. All nods to the influence Big Time Rush had on the crowd from a young age. The atmosphere, already energetic, becomes electrifying when the large screen graphics change and a very familiar opening theme song starts playing.

Big Time Rush kicks off the show with their theme song, Big Time Rush, since the very first note the crowd did not stop having fun. The band performed a two-hour setlist with lots of high energy, choreography and live vocals. They really give it all when it comes to performing for their fans. What made the concert uniquely engaging was the band’s genuine connection with the audience. They understand their fans and interact with them as if they know each one of them. So many fans compete for their attention and somehow they manage to give them what they want.

Of course, at this point in the article one might ask, Did they play every song from every episode?, the answer is yes and no. They played every song, yes, but if you wanted to hear quick jingles that made it on the show or gag-songs, they did not include these. 

Overall, it's a great experience to see Big Time Rush in concert. They know how to put on a show and will keep your feet moving till the very end. Yes, even for a 2-hour set. Get ready to be very tired afterwards. See Big Time Rush on tour now while you still can, it will be an amazing time whether you're a long time fan or trying to find something new.

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