The highly anticipated Taylor Swift “Eras Tour” concerts in Vienna were called off after Austrian authorities foiled a terror plot targeting the event. The decision was made to cancel three sold-out shows at Ernst Happel Stadium as a precautionary measure for fan and staff safety.
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ concert film will be aired on TV in Austria tonight at 9:45pm following the cancellation of her Vienna shows due to a now-foiled terror attack plot. pic.twitter.com/KAzzKF3biI
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The local police have arrested three suspects, including a 19-year-old, over the plot. The arrested suspects are alleged to have planned launching an attack on the huge audience listening to the concerts outside the stadium.
Many fans were hit hard with the news of the abrupt cancellations. For some, that meant hundreds of miles and thousands of dollars invested to see the pop superstar. Moreover, cancelation was financial ripples; insurers likely would face significant payouts to cover the costs for performances brought to a halt.
In keeping with efforts to mollify disappointed fans, Swift’s concert film is going to air on Austrian TV tonight at 9:45 p.m. This move is aimed at bringing some of that “Eras Tour” feeling to those who did miss the live event and allowing them the experience of connecting with the magic of the tour from the comfort of their own couches.
Swift’s “Eras Tour” has been an international phenomenon that spearheaded her very recent milestone of achieving billionaire status. With the Vienna shows expected to be one of the leading performances for the European leg of the tour, this cancellation makes it even more noteworthy against a perfect record for touring.
