Oh, no! Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour is off to a rocky begin in Lisbon!
The pop star’s live performance in Portugal on Friday started… with a lot of the crowd caught exterior! It’s unclear precisely what occurred, however followers took to social media in droves to share movies from exterior the venue, the place 1000’s of individuals have been caught unable to get inside for night time one of many highly-anticipated live performance.
Per everybody’s tickets, the present was set to start at 6 p.m. native time, however the opener, Paramore, was finally delayed an hour, finally starting their set at 7:05 p.m. Sharing a photograph of a whole bunch of individuals packed collectively exterior Estádio da Luz stadium (the place there was an obvious maintain up at some safety gates), one concertgoer wrote on X (Twitter):
“GA standing line is not moving. Show starts in less than an hour. People are hot, there’s not bathrooms, no water. People are dehydrated and sick. Please make something happen to help us get in safely”
Yikes!
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It’s reportedly been within the 60s to 70s within the metropolis as we speak, so not terribly scorching — however in case you’re caught in your toes in a crowded and sunny space, that might get uncomfortable rapidly.
According to USA Today, on the final minute, the tour’s promoter Last Tour agreed to let followers convey plastic water bottles into the open-roofed stadium. That stated, the fan account @tswifterastour heard from followers that some safety was forcing folks to throw their waters and energy banks away. Seems to be very hit and miss — although there are reportedly water stations all through the venue. Given the truth that a 23-year-old fan died after passing out on the stadium in Rio de Janeiro, presumably attributable to excessive warmth, we’re glad these measures are in place!
Still, that doesn’t account for the obvious safety f**ok up!
Along with extra movies of the crowds packed collectively ready to get inside, one fan posted a video of followers working throughout a freeway, writing:
“this is f**king crazy why are we running across a motorway to enter this stadium???? No sings and no staff??? Help”
Jeez!
Just check out the scene:
@taylornation13 #LisbonTStheErasTour Fans need assistance getting inside!! Security must DO BETTER. This is insane. People are lacking the present!
— raq the bolter ????️???? (@rxquxl) May 24, 2024
that is fucking loopy why are we working throughout a motorway to enter this stadium???? No sings and no workers??? Help pic.twitter.com/MftnmnWqP4
— tasha ???? eras lisbon (@swiftslorelai) May 24, 2024
GA standing line will not be transferring. Show begins in lower than an hour. People are scorching, there’s not loos, no water. People are dehydrated and sick. Please make one thing occur to assist us get in safely #LisbonTSTheErasTour @taylornation13 @taylorswift13 pic.twitter.com/RmH7jnZmeQ
— Mark Sal (@markyswiftie13) May 24, 2024
19:00, Paramore saliendo a tocar (con 45min de retraso) y la cola del piso 3 así. Menuda vergüenza @lasttourint #LisbonTStheErasTour pic.twitter.com/jPhClhGuZk
— nirheda || ERAS TOUR in 1 (@nirhedab) May 24, 2024
I wish to make clear that this isn’t followers sneaking into the stadium I don’t know why that could be a development in my replies!! This was the doorway for followers with degree three seats! We have been queuing for hours and other people broke the limitations to enter the realm surrounding the stadium!
— tasha ???? eras lisbon (@swiftslorelai) May 24, 2024
WTF is occurring?!
Taylor has simply taken the stage (beginning at round 12:30 p.m. PST, FYI). It’s unclear how many individuals are nonetheless left exterior. We’re certain they’re devastated to be lacking the present, in that case! (It looks as if MANY missed the opener, on the very least.)
For the file, that is completely out of the singer’s management. The promoter/venue are those at fault right here, however we’re certain the Anti-Hero artist hates seeing this! Fans spend a lot cash touring to her exhibits, the very last thing she’d need is for them to overlook it as a result of they have been caught exterior! We’re crossing our fingers and hoping all these Swifties obtained inside safely!
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[Image via Taylor Swift/YouTube]