Singer Jessica Shy and stylist Viltė Kinderevičiūtė reveal that changing a stage costume during a live performance takes exactly two minutes, relying on a dedicated backstage team of seven to eight people. According to the artist, the fast-paced routine requires simultaneous wardrobe changes, hair and makeup touch-ups, microphone adjustments, and a quick sip of water before returning to the 100-meter-wide stage.
Vingis Park Concerts Draw 100,000 Spectators
The high-speed wardrobe changes took place during two major summer concerts in Vilnius, where Jessica Shy performed for an estimated 100,000 attendees in Vingis Park. The two-hour production featured a series of elaborate costumes created by a group of young Lithuanian designers. Speaking on the LRT KLASIKA show „Tendencingai“, the singer and her stylist detailed the nearly year-long preparation process behind the show’s visual themes.”
Wizard of Oz Inspiration Drives Stage Design
According to Jessica Shy, the core leitmotif for the concerts drew inspiration from Lyman Frank Baum’s classic tale „The Wonderful Wizard of Oz“. The concept originated after the singer visited the Keistuolių teatras to watch the musical stage adaptation „Geltonų plytų kelias“ and subsequently reviewed the classic film. The visual storytelling unfolded progressively, starting with a yellow evening gown at the M1 music awards in December, followed by a magazine cover appearance featuring the singer as a scarecrow, and culminating in the Vingis Park stage production.””
Did You Know? During the Vingis Park concerts, Jessica Shy’s opening costume was designed to evoke Dorothy of Kansas being swept away by a tornado, featuring hand-plucked circular fabric details crafted by the studio „JURE“ to mimic swirling winds.”
Backstage Mechanics and the Two-Minute Window
According to Viltė Kinderevičiūtė, managing rapid changes under tight time constraints led the team to avoid zippers entirely after a close call during the first day of the concert. An acrylic-painted skirt that transformed into poppy petals for the third act was designed by Marija Petraitytė, while individual footwear was custom-produced in Berlin and arrived just days before the event. When Jessica Shy descends via the lift taking roughly 20 to 30 seconds, a crew of seven to eight people waits beneath the runway structure to handle boots, skirts, and upper garments simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take Jessica Shy to change her stage costume?
According to the artist, changing a costume during the concert takes exactly two minutes.
Who assists with the quick changes backstage?
A team of seven to eight people helps with wardrobe, makeup touch-ups, hair styling, and microphone adjustments.
What was the main theme of the concert’s visual design?
The primary leitmotif was inspired by the fairy tale „The Wonderful Wizard of Oz“ and the musical stage production „Geltonų plytų kelias“.””
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