August 22nd 2024.
Taylor Swift recently opened up about the cancellation of her Eras Tour dates in Vienna due to a foiled terror attack. The 34-year-old took to Instagram to address the situation for the first time, expressing her devastation and fear over the events.
The pop star had been scheduled to perform at the Ernst Happel Stadium in early August, but the three sold-out shows had to be cancelled after police discovered a plot by terrorists. Taylor, also known as the Lavender Haze megastar, admitted that the cancellations were heartbreaking and filled her with a sense of fear.
In her statement, she also addressed her initial silence on the matter, explaining that she didn't want to speak publicly if it could potentially put her fans in harm's way. She said, "I did not want to speak publicly if it would provoke those who would want to harm the fans who come to my shows."
However, on social media, Taylor expressed her gratitude towards the authorities for their efforts in keeping people safe. She said, "But I was also so grateful to the authorities because thanks to them, we were grieving concerts and not lives." She also mentioned being heartened by the love and unity shown by her fans after the news broke.
The Lover singer then shared her priority during this difficult time - to protect the nearly half a million people who had tickets to her upcoming shows in London. She and her team worked closely with stadium staff and British authorities to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
Addressing the criticism she received for not speaking out sooner, Taylor clarified, "Let me be very clear: I am not going to speak about something publicly if I think doing so might provoke those who would want to harm the fans who come to my shows." She added, "In cases like this one, "silence" is actually showing restraint, and waiting to express yourself at a time when it's right to."
As she concluded her statement, Taylor expressed her relief that the European tour was able to finish safely. She thanked everyone involved in making that happen and assured her fans that their safety was her top priority. She also mentioned that there will be more updates to come on the situation.
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