August 9th 2024.
Taylor Swift, a popular singer and songwriter, recently expressed her concern for the safety of her fans at her concerts. After the news of a terror plot at a concert in Vienna, her previous comments about the Manchester Arena bombings have resurfaced. The singer had cancelled her upcoming shows in Austria after a suspect was detained for planning an attack at the venue. Despite concerns, officials have reassured fans that concerts in the UK will go ahead as planned.
In a 2019 interview, Swift had shared her fear of concert threats, especially after the Manchester Arena bombing and the Las Vegas concert shooting. She was worried about keeping her three million fans safe during her seven-month tour. The tragic attack in Manchester, where 22 people lost their lives and over a thousand were injured, had deeply affected her. In 2017, another popular singer, Ariana Grande, had also been a target of a terror attack at her concert.
Grande had taken a break from touring but had returned to Manchester just two weeks later to perform at the One Love Manchester Benefit Concert, raising £17 million for the victims. In a rare interview with ELLE, Swift had revealed that she had taken extra precautions and spent more money to ensure the safety of her fans during her Lover tour. Unfortunately, the tour had to be cancelled due to the Covid pandemic and was replaced by the Eras Tour in 2023.
The singer had also shared that her fear of violence had extended to her personal life as well. She would carry QuikClot army grade bandage dressing with her, just in case of any emergency. Swift had also expressed her frustration with websites and tabloids publishing her personal information, making her a target for stalkers. However, her strong bond with her fans has always been a priority for her.
Despite her fears, Swift has refused to let them rule her life. At the Eras Tour, fans have been dressing up in outfits inspired by her music and exchanging friendship bracelets with each other. Even after the cancellation of her show in Vienna, fans in Austria showed their support by singing her songs together in the streets. In the interview, Swift had also shared her belief in finding the good in the world and living bravely without being ruled by fear.
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