Taylor Swift breaks silence over Vienna cancellations, cites safety concerns
As a seasoned concert-goer who has attended more than a few Taylor Swift shows throughout my years, I must say that her recent ordeal in Austria has left me both saddened and admiring of her resilience. The cancellation of three sold-out concerts due to a terrorist threat is an unforeseen circumstance that no artist should ever have to face, but Swift handled it with grace and maturity.
Star artist Taylor Swift finally spoke up after several weeks about the cancellation of her Austrian shows because of a terror alert, expressing on social media that she was “exercising self-control.”
34-year-old artist, whose “The Tortured Poets Department” album topped Billboard’s 2024 midyear sales list, shared on Instagram that she is eager to share her feelings in an appropriate moment.
“On Wednesday, Swift stated that her main concern during our European tour was ensuring safety. With a sense of relief, she confirmed that we successfully completed the tour in a safe manner.”
Previously, Swift had remained silent regarding the cancellations, leading to queries and dissatisfaction among certain fans due to her lack of response, until she released a statement on Wednesday.
Swift was set to take the stage at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium on August 8th, 9th, and 10th during the European phase of her Eras Tour.
Organizers anticipated that approximately 65,000 music enthusiasts would attend each performance, while an additional 30,000 might gather outside.
On their official website, show organizers Barracuda Music revealed that Taylor Swift’s scheduled three shows had been called off due to safety concerns, following confirmation of an alleged potential terrorist threat directed towards the venue from government authorities.
The organizer pointed out that due to everyone’s wellbeing, it’s regrettably necessary to call off the three upcoming performances.
“Swift expressed that it was heartbreaking for our Vienna performances to be canceled. The cause behind this cancellation triggered a fresh wave of fear within me, and an overwhelming sense of guilt as numerous individuals had planned to attend those shows. However, I was also incredibly thankful towards the authorities since they enabled us to mourn concerts instead of lives.”
In a recent development, three individuals were taken into custody; among them is a 19-year-old Austrian of North Macedonian descent and an 18-year-old Iraqi national.
It is reported that the primary suspect from Austria was accused of declaring loyalty to the head of the Islamic State group on the internet right before the intended assault, according to officials.
According to Omar Haijawi-Pirchner, the head of the Austrian Directorate General for Public Security, it was evident that the individual had become strongly influenced by the ideology of the Islamic State, and he believed it was justified to take lives of non-believers. (Associated Press)
Haijawi-Pirchner stated that the suspect intended to conduct a deadly assault near the stadium, aiming to inflict maximum harm with knives or possibly his homemade explosives.
About a week ago in Southport, England, three youngsters met a tragic end in a stabbing incident that occurred at a dance class themed after Taylor Swift. A 17-year-old male suspect was apprehended, but the authorities have yet to reveal the reason behind this act.
In a message posted on Instagram, Swift stated that the children attending a dance class were quite young. She expressed her deep sorrow and found it challenging to find words to express her condolences to the affected families.
On Saturday, Swift concluded her European Eras Tour at London’s Wembley Stadium. This tour kicked off in Paris on May 9th.
In her writing, she expressed joy and inspiration from the strong bond and camaraderie displayed among the fans. Recognizing the sheer number of approximately 450,000 people attending the concerts in London, she resolved to channel all her efforts into safeguarding everyone who would be there.
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2024-08-22 04:31