- "Silence-breaking Mood": Taylor Swift Speaks Up After Terrorist Menace Warning
Taylor Swift Speaks Up After Pulling Vienna Gigs
Pop sensation Taylor Swift has finally spoken out about the cancellation of her concerts in Vienna, sharing her thoughts in an extensive Instagram post. The shows were called off two weeks ago due to suspicions of an Islamist terror threat. Fans had been anxiously waiting for Swift's response, which she provided on Thursday.
Swift referred to the cancellation as "heartbreaking," explaining that it had left her feeling frightened and responsible, knowing that so many fans had planned to attend. However, she also expressed gratitude towards the authorities, as it allowed them to mourn cancelled concerts instead of loss of lives.
Swift's fans' love and unity inspired her after the cancellation. She went on to perform five sold-out shows in London, where she dedicated all her energy to ensuring the safety of the audience.
Taylor Swift Addresses Criticism
Swift made it clear that she wouldn't discuss such matters if she felt it could provoke harm to her fans. In such circumstances, "silence" meant being cautious and waiting for the right moment to speak up.
She managed to successfully finish the European leg of her tour, playing her final European concert at the London Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night with an audience of around 90,000 people. Two individuals were arrested in Austria two weeks prior for alleged ties to IS, with one of them allegedly planning an attack at Swift's concert outside the stadium. Consequently, the shows in Vienna were cancelled.
"Emotional Coaster"
"Performing in London was an emotional roller coaster," Swift wrote. The audience was vibrant, free-spirited, and filled with joy. The energy in the stadium felt like a warm, loving embrace from 92,000 people, giving her a sense of tranquility. London seemed like a dream-like sequence.
The final concert in London felt like a peaceful celebration, with fans even gifting friendship bracelets to police officers and security personnel. Swift performed for three and a half hours, ending the concert with a shower of confetti and fireworks. Some "Swifties" even collected the confetti as a memento.
Will Swift Comment on the US Election?
Given Swift's close relationship with her fans, some were surprised that she had been silent until now. Swift's summer tour covered various European countries, including Germany.
She thanked her fans, saying, "It was an honor to perform for you, dance with you, and share these unforgettable moments." Now, they all required a break before the tour resumed in October. Upcoming shows are scheduled in the US and Canada. And superstar Swift might soon be asked to voice her opinion - this time, on the US election.
In the 2020 presidential election, Swift backed the then-Democratic candidate Joe Biden against the incumbent Republican Donald Trump. Will Swift now offer her take on the Trump-Democratic candidate Kamala Harris rematch?
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