Taylor Swift expressed her gratitude for the canceled concerts in Austria, stating that she was thankful they were grieving concerts and not lives in her first public comments since the alleged planned terror attack on her Austrian concert dates. The shows were ultimately canceled.
In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Swift bid farewell to the European leg of her Eras Tour, acknowledging the emotional rollercoaster she experienced after the Vienna shows were called off and she performed at Wembley Stadium in London.
After two teenagers were arrested for a foiled plot to attack her Vienna shows, Swift revealed her devastation at the cancellations but also her gratitude towards the authorities for preventing a tragedy. The suspects, aged 17 to 19, had connections to the Islamic State group and had planned to cause harm at the concerts.
The Vienna shows were initially set to proceed with increased security measures, but were ultimately canceled due to lingering threats. Fans still gathered in the city to support each other and celebrate Swift’s music amid the disappointment.
Swift expressed her admiration for the fans’ unity and love, noting that her focus was on ensuring the safety of her upcoming shows in London after the Vienna cancellations. She emphasized the importance of waiting for the right time to address the situation publicly to avoid inciting further threats.
Following the successful London shows, Swift concluded her post by reflecting on her time at Wembley and announced her return to North America for the remainder of the Eras Tour in November. She thanked her fans for an unforgettable summer and looked forward to reuniting with them in the future.
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