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Taylor Swift announces Australian tour dates with top tickets going for more than $1,200

Swifties waiting with bated breath have had their prayers answered, with Taylor Swift finally revealing the Australian dates on her Eras world concert tour. 

The pop star will be journeying down under for five dates in February 2024.

However, Swift fans on a budget might be in store for a Cruel Summer as the top VIP packages are being sold for $1,249.99 .

For reference, the most recent ATO data from 2020-2021 puts the median Australian taxable income at  $980 per week .

The top VIP package, officially known as the It's Been A Long Time Coming package secures fans "One Unforgettable A Reserve Floor Ticket", four prints of the artist, a tote bag, a pin, a tour lanyard and a sticker and postcard set.

The other five VIP packages contain identical extras but gradually worsening seats from B Reserve to E Reserve and cost from $349.99 and $899.90 .

An A Reserve ticket by itself is $379.90 – a difference of $870 from the VIP package with the same ticket tier.

More wallet-conscious Swift fans can pay between $309.90 for B Reserve tickets down to $79.90 for a spot in the G reserve seats in the nosebleeds.

Last time Swift took a tour of Australia in 2018, the top VIP packages set fans back about $820 and included a personal message from Swift, a hardcover book and a CD.

Which Australian cities are on Taylor Swift's Eras tour?

In terms of how many cities she's visiting, the tour is pretty small.

Swift won't even complete a full east coast tour for her Australian Eras leg, stopping only at Sydney for three nights and Melbourne for two nights .

This is the first time Swift has skipped Brisbane in five tour cycles.

She played in Brisbane and Perth when she came to Australia last time, which was her Reputation tour back in 2018.

How many tickets will go on sale?

We don't have exact figures.

The capacity for the MCG, where Swift is performing two Melbourne shows, is more than 100,000 people .

Sydney's Accor stadium, where she will be playing three shows, has a capacity of 83,500 .

Which means there could be some 450,000 tickets up for sale.

Having a truncated Australian tour means Swift won't come near the record of most tickets sold for an Australian tour after Ed Sheeran shifted over 1 million tickets to his 2018 divide tour.

Sheeran performed 18 stadium shows across the country to achieve the feat.

How do you get tickets to Taylor Swift's Australian Eras tour?

Judging by the reaction to tickets for the US, it might be a tricky feat getting your hands on one.

In November last year, Ticketmaster cancelled the public sale of Swift's US tour "due to extraordinarily high demands on ticketing systems and insufficient remaining ticket inventory to meet that demand".

Ticketmaster pinned it on its "verified fans" system , aimed at eliminating bots and scalpers, which couldn't keep up with the demand as a reported 3.5 million people tried to get tickets.

Swift's Australian Eras tour doesn't rely on the verified fans system but if you're forking out hundreds for the VIP packages you will be able to access tickets sooner.

The first tickets go on pre-sale on June 26 , but there are a few catches.

To access these tickets you have to hold an American Express card and fork out for one of the top two VIP packages — so, the most expensive tickets.

The Frontier Member pre-sale , which has a much lower bar of entry, begins on June 28 and finally, the general public will be able to buy tickets from 2pm local time on June 30 .

However, If you manage to get your hands on tickets next week, you're not going to receive anything until a week before your show.

This is called ticket suppression and it aims to dissuade scalpers from buying up tickets and reselling them.

There's also a purchase limit of four tickets per transaction.

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Is Taylor Swift’s VIP Eras Tour Package Worth It? A Breakdown

The most expensive package is $899 — before tax and fees!

Raise your hand if you also blacked out while trying to get tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras tour , because it was a trying time for every Swiftie out there. Not only was Ticketmaster’s virtual queue a mess, but once you finally got through it, you were also faced with one of the most stressful steps of the process: trying to actually secure your ticket. With tickets being snatched up left and right, you may have just bought whatever was available at the time. If that was a VIP ticket, you might be wondering now, is Taylor Swift’s VIP Eras tour package worth it? Let’s break it down.

First of all, VIP packages are nothing new for a Taylor Swift tour. For many artists, VIP packages include a meet and greet and merch, along with some of the best seats in the venue for the show. However, fans know that Swift is one of the few artists who doesn’t offer paid meet and greets . Since meeting Swift is not part of the package, it’s fair to wonder what could be worth hundreds of dollars — which is how much these VIP packages go for.

I was lucky enough to receive a VIP package to Swift’s Reputation tour for Christmas in 2017. Since it was a present, I didn’t personally spend the money on the package, but my sister made it very clear she didn’t think it was worth the splurge. Now that the Eras tour VIP packages are starting to arrive in the mail, Swifties are on the fence about whether they’re worth their price as well. If you had to determine if they fall under the cop or drop category, some may lean towards drop and regret. However, Jordan Walker ( @fairytaleswift ) — who was at one of the Glendale Eras Tour shows — told Elite Daily it was “so worth it.”

How Much Are Taylor Swift VIP Tickets For The Eras Tour?

Before you can even consider whether or not Taylor Swift VIP tickets are worth it for you, it helps to determine if they’re even in your budget. According to Variety , the VIP packages for The Eras Tour range from $199 to $899. Here is a breakdown of each Eras Tour VIP tier and its price:

• “It's A Love Story Package” — $199
• “...ready for it Package” — $449
• “I Remember It All Too Well Package” — $559
• “Karma Is My Boyfriend Package” — $749
• “It's Been A Long Time Coming Package” — $899

That’s actually not that bad compared to the Reputation tour. For that, Ticket Crusader reports that VIP packages ranged from $495 to $895 and my sister and I had the $495 tickets — aka the “Kingdom Keys Package.” Walker ended up getting the second-highest “Karma Is My Boyfriend Package” for both her and her mom.

Seats & Merch For Taylor Swift VIP Packages For The Eras Tour

All Eras Tour VIP packages get the same exact merch whether you’re paying $199 or $899. Let’s compare what I got for the Reputation tour versus what’s in the Eras Tour merch package. I received the following:

• A seat in the lower bowl section of the stadium
• A collectible box with an exclusive video message from Swift built in
• A Reputation book with exclusive photos and poetry from Swift
• An LED VIP tour laminate to wear to the show
• A commemorative ticket with a display case
• A reputation stadium tour patch
• A copy of the Reputation CD

The Eras Tour merch includes:

• A reserved seat
• A special edition set of four Swift prints, and each set “contains a hand-numbered print designed specifically for your show and city”
• A commemorative Eras Tour VIP tote bag
• A collectible Taylor Swift pin
• A collectible Taylor Swift sticker
• A collectible Taylor Swift postcard set
• A souvenir concert ticket

Comparing the two tours, the merch inside each box is pretty much the same. Similar to the three Reputation tour packages, the only thing that separates the five different Eras Tour tiers is where your seat is located. The two most expensive packages — Karma Is My Boyfriend Package and It's Been A Long Time Coming Package — are on the floor and come with additional perks. Those, according to Walker, were “separate merch stands, along with early entrance, and access to seats a bit before non-VIP.” The VIP merch booths were supposed to be crowd-free, but Walker told Elite Daily the lines were still long and she had to wait about 40 minutes in total. That includes going to different merch stands to find items that were sold out at others.

Another VIP Swiftie with floor seats, Izzy Mendoza ( @izzy618 ), told Elite Daily they only had to wait about 20-30 minutes. While there is no exclusive VIP merch at these special booths, you may be able to avoid extremely long lines by going to them instead of the general ones. That may make the price of the ticket worth it if saving some time before the show is important to you.

You just have to justify whether spending close to $1000 per ticket, which is around what the floor tickets cost with all of Ticketmaster’s fees and taxes, is reasonable for shorter lines. Since I’m someone who just recently realized there was a Reputation book at the bottom of my VIP package box , I’m clearly in it for the seats rather than the merch.

What’s The View From VIP Taylor Swift Tickets?

You would expect the Eras Tour VIP package seats to be some of the best in the house, but where you’re located — especially on the floor — can make a huge difference. For anyone who is VIP with floor tickets, you better hope you’re not standing behind someone taller than you. Something you also don’t think about until you’re there is that everyone is trying to capture the best video to post on TikTok. “Always remind yourself that people love to put their phone up high to record,” Mendoza warned.

Hats are another thing you don’t expect to have to deal with, but remember a lot of people are going to use the Eras Tour as a chance to dress like they just got invited to the Met Gala. As much as you’ll love seeing someone dressed up as a willow tree before the show, sitting behind them won’t be as pleasant.

Both Walker and Mendoza mentioned there were parts of the show they couldn’t see from the floor. Walker didn’t mind, though, and shared that Swift “was so close most of the night.” When she wasn’t, the screens in the stadium allowed them to see everything else.

TikToker @bickybui also mentioned not being able to see the cool lighting and effects that happen on the stage from the floor, which can only be seen from above. Mendoza said that while this was their second time on the floor, sitting on the first tier of the stadium is better if you want to “see every detail of the show.” The Eras Tour has some intricate sets you may have to watch back on TikTok later if you can’t see them IRL.

Are Taylor Swift’s VIP Eras Tour Packages Worth It?

Ultimately, I don’t think anyone should have to spend close to $1000 to see a concert. The idea of collectible merch is exciting, but as some fans have pointed out, the Eras VIP merch is nothing to write home about. TikToker @louissuspenders was the first to share the Eras tour VIP package on TikTok, which many fans were disappointed in seeing. It looks like everything mentioned was included, like the pin, postcards, prints, and tote bag. However, the box itself doesn’t appear to be as high quality as previous ones.

When asked if she thought the VIP merch was worth the $900 price tag, Walker said, “Not necessarily, but I love what was sent.” Putting things into perspective, Walker revealed that it was her first experience with the package, saying, “I was happy to get the chance to even be VIP.”

Walker, who had the second most expensive package, said, “I truly think it was so worth it. It was an incredible experience. She did a phenomenal job.” The overall VIP ticket was worth it for both Swifties. According to Mendoza, VIP is something that every Swiftie should be able to experience at least once.

I have to agree that being a VIP for one of Swift’s shows is something every fan should try to check off their Taylor Swift bucket list — if they can. The “if you can” is important. It’s possible to have just as much fun and see more from nosebleed seats that are within your budget as well. Considering Ticketmaster canceled the public sale to Swift’s Eras tour , just having something should be celebrated.

Even from my seat in the last row at SoFi Stadium, I’m going to have the best time shaking it off and cry-singing to “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” as if I’m in the front row. And for anyone who is actually in the front row and managed to snag some VIP tickets, I — and probably many other Swifties — will be watching your concert footage on TikTok after the show.

This article was originally published on 11.29.22

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Taylor Swift announces five Australia concerts for The Eras Tour in 2024 – here’s how to get tickets

Swift will play five shows in Melbourne and Sydney, supported by Sabrina Carpenter

Taylor Swift will bring The Eras Tour to Australia in 2024 for five shows in Melbourne and Sydney – read on for how to get tickets.

On June 21 Swift unveiled her highly anticipated slate of international dates for The Eras Tour, which is ongoing in the United States. The list of international dates covers cities in South America, Asia, Australia, Europe and the UK (though not New Zealand).

EXCUSE ME HI I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY 🙋‍♀️ I can’t wait to see so many of you on The Eras Tour next year at these new international dates! Visit https://t.co/EYBevxhQzH for more information on your registrations, pre-sales and on-sales!! pic.twitter.com/G8zx8QUUAV — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) June 20, 2023

The Australia leg of the tour will take place February 2024 and feature two shows at Melbourne’s Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and three shows at Sydney’s Accor Stadium. They will all be supported by Sabrina Carpenter. All shows are all-ages though attendees under 15 years of age must be must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian.

The Australia dates for Taylor Swift’s 2024 Eras Tour are:

FEBRUARY Friday 16 – Melbourne, MCG Saturday 17 – Melbourne, MCG Friday 23 – Sydney, Accor Stadium Saturday 24 – Sydney, Accor Stadium Sunday 25 – Sydney, Accor Stadium

The earliest ticket sale for the Eras Tour shows in Australia is the the American Express VIP Package pre-sale, starting next Monday June 26, where two VIP packages will be available: It’s Been a Long Time Coming and Karma is My Boyfriend. Each package entails a maximum of four tickets and merchandise including prints, a tote bag, collectibles and more.

Pre-sale tickets and VIP packages will then be available via promoter Frontier Touring from Wednesday June 28. Only registered Frontier Members will be able to participate in this pre-sale.

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Official ticketing agency Ticketek lists six VIP packages, all of which are named after famous Swift lyrics. Besides It’s Been a Long Time Coming ($1,249.90) and Karma is My Boyfriend ($899.90), there are also I Remember It All Too Well ($749.90), Ready For It ($599.90), It’s a Love Story ($399.90) and We Never Go Out of Style ($349.90). See what each package contains here . Ticketek also offers hotel and ticket packages for the tour, which will be available from June 28.

General ticket onsale for Swift’s Eras Tour shows in Australia will begin Friday June 30, with Melbourne shows going on sale at 2pm local time and Sydney shows 10am local time. Fans will only be able to buy up to four tickets in one go. The cheapest ticket, termed G Reserve, is priced at $79.90, while the most expensive in A Reserve are going for $379.90 (excluding fees).

Frontier Touring has advised fans to buy tickets only through authorised sellers. “We cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed on the Frontier website,” it said in a statement.

Swift fans who buy tickets to the Australian tour can also only expect to receive their tickets four days before the first show in Melbourne. Ticket delivery has been “suppressed” until Monday, February 12 2024 as “an anti-scalping measure”, Frontier’s website notes.

Ticketek has also designated the Eras Tour in Australia an “app only ticket event”, where tickets will only be available to access through the platforms’ official app “to protect fans”. It notes: “Please download the latest version to view your tickets. Closer to the event date, the barcode on your ticket will be unlocked and you will be able to securely share tickets with others in your group.”

Find info on the Melbourne and Sydney shows here.

2AM who do you love? 👀💜 We’re enchanted to announce @taylorswift13 is returning to Australia in 2024 with Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour presented by Crown! PLUS she's bringing @SabrinaAnnLynn with her across all Australian dates! 🎫 https://t.co/ACaBMg7KU8 pic.twitter.com/XtGOnfNldD — Frontier Touring (@frontiertouring) June 20, 2023

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The Best Tips To Help You Score Tickets For Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour In Australia

Plus find the seating charts for Accor Stadium, ticket costs, VIP packages and more.

Taylor Swift is finally bringing her Eras Tour to Australia . The Lavender Haze singer will bring her iconic stadium tour to Sydney this weekend. The singer will perform a total of 4 shows at the Accor Stadium. In case you missed out on tickets, a final round of tickets has dropped on Ticketek today as of 4pm. Head here to get yours. Plus find a handy guide on the upcoming concerts below.

SEE ALSO: Every Song You Can Expect On Taylor Swift’s Epic Eras Tour Setlist

When do taylor swift’s final eras tour tickets go on sale in australia.

The final round of tickets will drop today, February 22, until sold out.

What are the Eras Tour Australia dates?

Taylor will be touring Sydney on the following dates:

• Friday, February 23 – Sydney, Accor Stadium
• Saturday, February 24 – Sydney, Accor Stadium
• Sunday, February 25 – Sydney, Accor Stadium
• Monday, February 26 – Sydney, Accor Stadium

The demand for tickets has been extraordinarily high and while there’s no way to guarantee your tickets, there are some steps you can take to ensure your best shot at snagging some.

Handy tips to score your tickets to the Eras tour

1. Make sure you have a Ticketek account . This is where tickets are going on sale so create an account if you haven’t already. Follow this link to sort that out.

2. Double check you have the correct username and password . Seems pretty obvious but to prevent any last-minute issues make sure you have all the correct logins ready.

3. Know what seats and tickets you want for the tour. A bit of homework can save you a lot of time when tickets drop. Find the seating chart for Sydney’s Accor Stadium here and The Melbourne Cricket Ground here .

View the map below for Sydney:

4. Don’t refresh your browser . Doing this will get you right at the back of the queue. The page refreshes automatically which will then you get into the Ticketek Lounge to buy tickets.

5. Have Apple Pay and prefill your data. When so many people are going to be fighting for tickets, you’ll want to check out as quickly as possible to avoid getting thrown out.

6. Make sure you have a reliable WiFi and data connection before the sale begins.

How much will tickets cost for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour?

Here’s what ticket costs look like:

• A Reserve — $379.90
• B Reserve — $309.90
• C Reserve — $239.90
• D Reserve — $199.90
• E Reserve — $159.90
• F Reserve — $119.90
• G Reserve — $79.90

VIP Packages :

• It’s Been A Long Time Coming Package — $1249.90
• Karma Is My Boyfriend Package — $899.90
• I Remember It All Too Well Package — $749.90
• Ready For It Package — $599.90
• It’s A Love Story Package — $399.90
• We Never Go Out Of Style Package — $349.90

The singer performs a 44-song set list over three hours with a number of new and classic hits. She will be supported by Sabrina Carpenter in Australia.

Head here for more information and good luck!

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It will be a cruel summer for Australian fans of Taylor Swift as they wait until the dying days of the season to see the singer-songwriter grace stages in Sydney and Melbourne.

The pop superstar announced Australian dates for her Eras tour Wednesday morning, with five shows across Melbourne and Sydney in late February.

Swift will perform at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 February 2024.

She will then travel to Sydney for three shows at Accor Stadium Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 February.

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Pop’s next big thing , Sabrina Carpenter, will tour with Swift as a special guest in all Australian shows, which are presented by Crown and Frontier Touring.

EXCUSE ME HI I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY 🙋‍♀️ I can’t wait to see so many of you on The Eras Tour next year at these new international dates! Visit https://t.co/EYBevxhQzH for more information on your registrations, pre-sales and on-sales!! pic.twitter.com/G8zx8QUUAV — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) June 20, 2023

General ticket sales will go live on Friday 30 June, 10am local time for Sydney and 2pm local time for Melbourne.

Pre-sale tickets and VIP packages will be available from Wednesday 28 June, with an American Express VIP package pre-sale starting on Monday 26 June.

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Package prices range from $1,249.90 to $349.90, while tickets start at $79.90 but will set fans back $379.90 for a spot in A Reserve.

The shows are for all ages but under 15-year-olds must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Swift’s Australian leg will come after shows in Latin America and Japan, and before heading on to the UK and Europe as part of the 50-show international tour .

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Taylor Swift announces Australian dates for The Eras Tour

Taylor Swift has announced her Australian dates for the much anticipated The Eras Tour, which is set to travel across the country in February 2024.

The American singer will be accompanied by special guest Sabrina Carpenter for the tour leg.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Taylor Swift announces Australian dates for The Eras Tour.

Swift will play two shows at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 16 and 17, and three shows at Sydney’s Accor Stadium from the 23rd to 25th.

Her most recent album, Midnights, was the No.1 album in Australia when it was released in 2022 featuring singles including Anti-Hero, Lavender Haze, Karma and Bejeweled.

The Eras tour is Swift’s sixth headlining tour and second all-stadium tour, a tribute to the different “eras” of her musical career.

Some of these eras include Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, Evermore and Midnights.

The world tour kicked off in Glendale, Arizona on March 17, 2023

When and how to buy tickets

American Express VIP Package pre-sale runs for 48 hours from Monday, June 26, from 10am for Sydney and 2pm for Melbourne or until pre-sale allocation is exhausted. For more information visit, www.Amex.com.au/Experiences .

Pre-sale tickets and VIP packages will be available via frontiertouring.com/taylorswift from Wednesday, June 28, from 10am for Sydney and 2pm for Melbourne.

General tickets will go on sale on Friday, June 30 at 10am for Sydney and 2pm for Melbourne.

Two VIP packages are available across both cities: It’s Been A Long Time Coming and Karma Is My Boyfriend VIP Packages.

These will be available in the American Express VIP Package pre-sale starting on Monday, June 26.

Ticketek tips to secure tickets

Events website Ticketek has the following advice for anyone wanting to secure tickets.

• Visit Ticketek at least 15 minutes prior to tickets going on sale. Follow the designated link for your desired city to be taken to the Ticketek Lounge.
• Don’t leave the Lounge page or refresh your browser. There is no need for fans to refresh their browser because it refreshes automatically. The page will refresh itself frequently to let more fans through to purchase.
• Once you’re in the Lounge, sit tight and wait to be let through to the event page. There’s no need to have multiple browsers open.
• Once you’re through, keep an eye on the timer and complete your purchase within the time frame.

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Taylor Swift Australia tour: Everything you need to know ahead of Frontier Touring’s presale event today

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Look what you’ve made us do Taylor Swift.

The beloved pop star is returning to Australia next year for five massive shows – two of which will be the biggest audiences of her career – and today fans will have their second chance, following the American Express pre-sale, at securing pre-sale tickets,

But with well over one million people signed up for Frontier Touring’s presale event and only 450,000 tickets available across the five Australian shows, with an unknown percentage available in the presale today, it’s guaranteed that many fans will be in for a cruel summer.

Regardless of the odds rivalling the hunger games, fans are gearing up for a stressful lunchbreak as they try to make their wildest dreams come true first at midday and secondly at 4pm.

Taking to TikTok, many are sharing tips on the best ways to secure tickets, while others are sharing the extent they are going to to make sure they have the best chance possible.

One person shared a screenshot with followers where she appeared to ask her boss permission to use her phone during work hours, “I am buying Taylor Swift concert ticket tomorrow and the sale starts at 10am (12pm NZT) in the morning. I need your permission to use my phone. I won’t be using it the whole time.”

She went on to explain that she is “very desperate” to get the tickets and said the presale will start around the same time as her break for the day. Her understanding boss replied “good luck hunting your first concert ticket”.

Elsewhere a fan shared a screenshot of her work calendar for the day showing she has blocked out an hour to make sure she has no meetings during the presale event. The calendar event reads “pls don’t book me in for a meeting I will be booking Taylor Swift ticket and probably crying.”

Another fan took it to a larger extreme and revealed she has requested a day off work so she can partake in the presale. She told fans in a TikTok video, “the humiliation of having to request a day off work with the reason being ‘Taylor Swift tickets presale’”.

Many fans supported the woman’s decision with one person writing in the comment section, “my manager is v supportive because she doesn’t want to deal with me if I don’t get tickets” another said, “I just blocked my calendar for the whole afternoon”, a third person said, “I told my manager I ‘had an important meeting’.”

If you’re a Swiftie competing for presale tickets today, here is everything you need to know:

What are the odds of getting tickets?

For any Swifties wanting to get their hands on one of the 450,000 tickets, Marie Claire revealed that after combining the Australian and New Zealand populations, there is a 1.4 per cent chance of securing a ticket.

And while it sounds like a scarily low number, they are significantly better odds than what Americans faced. With 336 million Americans battling for 2.6 million tickets, it was estimated that only 0.77 per cent of fans (per capita) secured tickets.

How to get tickets

If you missed out on the American Express Australia presale on Monday – which saw the website experience outages 30 minutes before the sale even began – never fear. You have at least two more chances to take part in the great war.

Members of Frontier Touring will be able to access a VIP presale from Wednesday, June 28. The Sydney shows will go on sale at 10am (12pm NZT) while tickets for the Melbourne shows will go on sale at 2pm (4pm NZT).

To access the sale, fans will need to register with Frontier and receive a personalised code which needs to be entered to access the presale. The sale will last 24 hours, or until the allocation is exhausted and only includes tickets for the VIP packages.

There is a restriction of four tickets per person.

Speaking to news.com , a spokesperson for Ticketek said “Queuing is a necessary part of the purchasing process. A way of ensuring fair access to tickets for all fans.

“Fans must remember to not leave the Lounge page or refresh their browser. The page will refresh itself frequently to let more fans through to purchase. Once fans are in the Lounge, they should sit tight and wait to be let through to the event page. And then once they’re through they need to remember to keep an eye on the timer and complete their purchase within the time frame.”

What if I miss out?

If you miss out on presale tickets, don’t enter your anti-hero era just yet. There is still one more official opportunity to get your hands on tickets to one of Swift’s five shows.

The general sale – which is open to anybody – will begin on Friday, June 30 with Sydney tickets available from 10am (12pm NZT) and Melbourne tickets on sale from 2pm (4pm NZT).

And finally, if you aren’t a part of the 1.4 per cent of people who managed to get tickets through any of the three sale events, keep an eye on the Ticketek website because even though it feels more impossible than not crying during All Too Well (10-minute version), sometimes resales are your only way into the Swiftie filled arena.

Why do I have to go to Australia?

Swift has visited Aotearoa three times before, first in 2012 as part of her Speak Now Tour, the second in 2013 as part of The Red Tour and most recently in 2018 as part of her Reputation Tour but unfortunately it was announced last week that her Eras Tour will not come to New Zealand.

Speaking to the Herald , a well-placed insider believes Swift’s snub isn’t due to bad blood with NZ but rather two more innocent reasons. “Why isn’t she coming? Is it because of the stage size? Or is it because Kiwis are losing their love of live music?”

Using Pink as an example, the insider said that the singer’s three NZ shows - taking place in Auckland and Dunedin between March 5 and 9 next year - are yet to sell out.

“We can do big shows here, but can we?” they said.

The industry insider went on to claim that the lack of ticket sales could be more of a reason for the snub than the stage size. “People [musicians] come here and they can’t financially make it work. How many shows does Taylor Swift have to sell before she starts covering her costs? How many crew is she travelling with?” they said.

“There are some shows on that scale that they have to sell out the first two before the promoter even starts making money.”

But they also admitted stage size could be a massive reason for the snub. Swift’s Eras Tour stage is reportedly 75 metres long with an additional 10m backstage space. Eden Park - New Zealand’s largest stadium - comes in at 109m, meaning if the Eras tour visited the grounds, there would be little room for an audience.

Who: Taylor Swift

What: The Eras Tour

Where: Melbourne and Sydney

When: February 16-25

Tickets: Tickets officially go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 30

Lillie Rohan is an Auckland-based reporter who covers lifestyle and entertainment. She joined the Herald in 2020.

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Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour FAQ Australia 2024

Faqs may be updated from time to time to reflect the most up-to-date and relevant information., general show information, key things to note.

Find all tour information at frontiertouring.com/taylorswift 

Ticketek is the only authorised ticketing agency for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour presented by Crown in Australia. Purchased tickets are only accessible through the ticketing agency’s iOS or Android app. 

Age restrictions

All shows on the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour presented by Crown are All Ages events.  

This is a licensed, loud music event, staged over a long time and we do not recommend attendance by children aged 5 years and under.  

Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times and have purchased a valid ticket. No concession tickets will be available for children, they must have a ticket.  

All  persons entering the venue must have a valid event ticket. 

Arrival and show times

For all Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour shows, set times are as follows: 

Gates open: 4:30pm AEDT 

Show starts: 6:20pm AEDT 

Please note set times are a guide and subject to change at any time. 

There is no need to arrive to the venue before gates open, all tickets are allocated seating. 

Pass outs will not be issued for Accor Stadium shows. 

Shows at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will allow patrons to scan out and back in with their ticket barcode. Please note, all patrons will need to rejoin the queue and will be subject to security and bag checks on re-entry. 

Box Offices at Melbourne Cricket Ground will open from 12pm on show day, and from 10am to 6pm on the Wednesday and Thursday before the shows. These are located at Gate 3 and Gate 6.  

Box Offices at Accor Stadium will open from 12pm on show days, and from 10am to 6pm on the on the Wednesday and Thursday before the shows. These are located at Gates A/B and Gates J/K.  

What happens if it is raining? Will the show go ahead?

The show will play rain or shine. The only exception would be severe weather which could impact the safety of artists and patrons. Please follow venue screens and staff instructions in these circumstances.

Photography and videography

Taking photos/videos on small hand-held cameras and smartphones is permitted, but no professional cameras with detachable lenses will be allowed into the venues. Professional cameras (deemed as cameras with removable lenses, telephoto lens, any lens over 5cm, etc.), video, and recording equipment are strictly forbidden. 

• No professional or commercial cameras/photography equipment, video cameras, GoPros, audio recording devices, or tripods; no video or audio recording will be allowed (except personal cell phones). 
• No selfie sticks
• No drones 
• No lights or battery packs 
• No two-way radios or walkie talkies 
• No laptop computers, tablets, or digital readers 
• Be aware that the flying of any drones or other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in, over or around Melbourne Cricket Ground and/or Accor Stadium may lead to the confiscation of said UAV and/or subject the pilot to penalty or arrest. We reserve the right to enforce violations to the full extent of the law. 

Considerations for others at the show

Dancing and singing are considered to be normal and reasonable behaviour at the concerts, subject always to the following: 

• No standing on seats  
• No standing in aisles 
• No jumping from seats 
• No sitting on the shoulders of other patrons 
• No crowd surfing 
• No heavy moshing 
• No slam dancing 
• No offensive language 
• Be considerate of fellow patrons

Merchandise

Where can i buy taylor swift | the eras tour merchandise in australia.

Official Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour merchandise will be available (while supplies last) to purchase at each venue at various merchandise stands inside and outside the venue. All merchandise will be sold while supplies last, on a first come, first served basis. 

Melbourne Cricket Ground:

UPDATE FOR PATRONS ATTENDING TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR - FEBRUARY 18

• City End outlet (in Yarra Park parallel to Jolimont Street, East Melbourne in between the William Barak Bridge and the Dennis Lillee Statue at the Gate 1 side of the ground).
• Richmond End outlet (in Yarra Park parallel to Brunton Avenue in between the MCG and Punt Road Oval at the Gate 5 side of the ground)
• External merchandise stands will be open from 12noon AEDT.
• All merchandise stands externally at the MCG will operate as cashless transactions only. 
• If you purchase merchandise outside the venue prior to entry, you will be allowed to bring it in with you.
• All merchandise will be sold while supplies last, on a first come, first served basis.

Accor Stadium:

• Merchandise presale is available Wednesday 21 February 2024 – Thursday 22 February 2024 from 10am - 6pm AEDT at the corner of Olympic Boulevard and Dawn Fraser Avenue. Please see map of locations HERE .
• On show days external merchandise stands will be open from 12noon AEDT until after the conclusion of the concert.  
• There will be further stands available at the venue inside on show day, after gates open.  

If you purchase merchandise outside the venues prior to entry, you will be allowed to bring it in with you. All merchandise will be sold while supplies last, on a first come, first served basis. 

CROWN MERCHANDISE POP UP

Crown will host the first official Australian merchandise pop up on Tuesday 13 February 2024 from 9am - 6pm AEDT at Crown Melbourne.  

As demand is expected to be high, fans will be required to reserve a spot for this special pop up. Reservation bookings will begin on Wednesday 7 February 2024 12noon AEDT via axs.com/au (until allocations are exhausted; please note, reservations will be issued on at first come, first served basis). 

Everyone attending the Crown merchandise pop up will need to have a reservation for a specific time slot, available for up to two people per booking. Reservations are free but non-transferrable and will be available in half-hour increments.  

Successful reservations will be required to use the AXS app for entry. Download at the Apple App Store or on Google Play . 

Merchandise is available while supplies last – some items may sell out.

How and when will I receive my tickets?

Ticket suppression lifts Monday 12 February. You will be able to view your ticket(s) with show date, venue and seat allocation in the app once purchased. Barcode(s) will unlock at least 48 hours prior to your show date. Once unlocked, you will be able to share tickets with the members of your group for entry. 

Tickets can only be accessed via Ticketek’s iOS or Android apps. Install the Ticketek App to access tickets (see how to download HERE ). No physical tickets will be posted or emailed; the Ticketek App will contain your ticket. 

Accessing tickets before arrival

There are several things you should do BEFORE arriving at the stadium, to guarantee a smooth entry for you and your party. 

• Access your tickets:  Download the Ticketek app now to view your ticket(s). Click HERE  for more information on how to access, manage and share your ticket(s) ahead of the show. 
• Add To Wallet: Add your event ticket(s) to your Apple or Google Wallet. 
• Share: Share any additional ticket(s) to the other members of your party. Click HERE  for ticket sharing FAQs. 
• Charge & Brightness:  Ensure your phone is fully charged, with your screen brightness up and tickets open and ready to scan before arriving at your ticketed entry gate on the night.  

How do I share my tickets to others in my group?

You can transfer the tickets from your Ticketek account to your recipient prior to the show date. This can be done via the share ticket feature in the Ticketek app. You can find out more about sharing tickets HERE .

How do purchased tickets display on the Ticketek app?

The barcode will activate just prior to the show date.

Ticket issues at the venue

If your phone is lost or stolen or you cannot access your Ticketek tickets on show day, please head to the Box Office of your venue. You must have valid photo ID which matches the name of the Ticketek account for the Box Office staff to be able to assist you.

I can’t find my confirmation email or ticket in my account

Firstly, check your email junk or spam folder. If your confirmation is not in your junk or spam folder, please contact Ticketek customer service .

Can I refund or exchange my tickets?

If you change your mind, you are not entitled to a refund or exchange on purchased tickets.

I can't go anymore and need to sell my ticket. What should I do?

The reselling of any Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour ticket is strictly forbidden other than through Ticketek's official resale platform. Ticketek Australia’s resale platform is accessible HERE .  

VIP Packages and Hotel + Ticket Packages were only able to be sold up until Friday 15 December 2023 5pm AEDT. After this deadline, VIP Packages and Hotel + Ticket Packages resale closed due to the administration required for the distribution. 

Except where expressly permitted under relevant State or Federal trading laws, any Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour ticket offered for resale elsewhere, either on or offline (including via Unauthorised Resellers or via social media sites), may result in all your orders and tickets cancelled without notice to you and your ticket price refunded. The original purchaser and their party may be refused admission and any other orders and tickets they hold will also be cancelled without notice to them and their ticket price refunded. 

Note this does not limit your ability to resell your Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour ticket for no more than 10% above the original cost to the extent such resale is expressly permitted under relevant State or Federal trading laws applicable from time to time. 

I have a question about my tickets or purchase, who should I contact?

Direct all ticket or purchase enquires to Ticketek :

• Ticketek FAQ here 
• Submit a request here 

What does partially-obstructed side view mean?

These tickets are sold as partially-obstructed view as you may not be able to see the entirety of the stage from your seat. You will be required to acknowledge this prior to proceeding with the purchase of tickets in these sections. In some instances, side screens will be visible from these seats to help enhance the view. 

Partially-obstructed view seat sections can be seen on the relevant venue maps.  

Melbourne:  frntr.co/Taylor24MelMap 

Sydney:  frntr.co/Taylor24SydMap 

What does restricted view mean?

These tickets are sold as restricted-view as you will not be able to see the entirety of the stage from your seats. You will be required to acknowledge this prior to proceeding with the purchase of tickets in these sections. In some instances, side screens will be visible from these seats to help enhance the view.

VIP and Hotel + Ticket Packages

If you have questions or concerns regarding the delivery, collection, or contents, of your VIP Package inclusions, please email [email protected]  

If your questions relate to your concert entry ticket, please contact Ticketek directly. 

VIP Package merchandise delivery

VIP merchandise for Australian and New Zealand customer started shipping in January 2024. You will have received direct communications from Ticketek, and Australia Post, regarding your merchandise delivery. If you have not received any communications, or have any questions, please email the VIP team directly at [email protected]  

Please note, merchandise will not be shipped outside of Australia and New Zealand. If you live outside of Australia and New Zealand, the VIP team will contact you closer to your show date with details of how you will receive your VIP merchandise. 

• The artist, tour, promoter, ticketing company, venue or any other affiliated parties are not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information provided by the consumer at the time of initial purchase, including where that information may result in undelivered product. 

Can I list my VIP Package and its inclusions or my Hotel + Ticket Package for resale?

VIP Packages and Hotel + Ticket Packages were only able to be sold up until Friday 15 December 2023 5pm AEDT. After this deadline, VIP Packages and Hotel + Ticket Packages resale closed due to the administration required for the distribution.

VIP Package Additional Terms & Conditions**

• All sales are final.  
• There are no refunds or exchanges.  
• All packages and package contents are non-transferable.  
• The artist, promoter, ticketing company and venue reserve the right to cancel any order for any reason. 
• VIP merchandise will be shipped directly to each package purchaser; some exceptions may apply.  
• VIP merchandise is not required for venue entry.  
• Delivery of VIP merchandise can occur within a reasonable time after event date. Please make sure to consider this before you decide to purchase a package.  
• Information provided at the time of purchase (name, address, e-mail, etc.) is the same information that will be utilized for shipping and individual contact requirements where applicable.  
• VIP merchandise will not be shipped outside of Australia and New Zealand.  

** All sales are made subject to our standard ticketing terms and conditions of sale, and any applicable laws. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the above VIP Package Additional Terms & Conditions and the standard ticketing terms and conditions of sale, the standard ticketing terms and conditions shall take priority to the furthest extent permitted by law. 

If you have questions or concerns regarding the delivery, collection, or contents, of your VIP Package inclusions, please email [email protected] 

Ticket scalping and purchasing resale tickets

Do not purchase tickets from anywhere other than the official ticketing agency.

Please read the  Live Performance Australia Safe Tix Guide .  

We have not allocated any tickets for the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour to unauthorised resellers (which include but are not limited to Viagogo; Stubhub; Ticketfinders; The Ticket Merchant; Worldticketshop; and Tixel).  

We cannot guarantee any ticket purchased through unauthorised resellers or via websites such as eBay, Gumtree and social media Buy Swap Sell pages. To make sure you pay the correct ticket price and receive valid tickets, you must purchase via Ticketek Australia.  

Frontier and Ticketek are not responsible for unauthorised ticket disputes and are unable to assist you if you purchase outside the official ticketing agency (Ticketek Australia). 

What is unethical secondary ticketing and ticket resale?

Unethical secondary ticketing is when people buy tickets at face value and then resell them at inflated prices via unapproved methods and websites, thus denying real fans the chance to buy at face value. 

This includes ticket touts and unauthorised resellers who use multiple payment cards, false identities and sophisticated computer programmes (‘bots’) to buy up large amounts of tickets which they then offer for resale at highly inflated prices. 

How do I safely sell my tickets?

The reselling of any Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour ticket is strictly forbidden other than through Ticketek's official resale platform (called Ticketek Marketplace). Ticketek Marketplace is accessible HERE .  

Ticketek Marketplace opened for the listing and resale of tickets at 10am AEDT on Friday 24 November 2023 and is available up until12pm AEDT on the show date for all tickets except VIP Packages and Hotel + Ticket Packages. 

What else are you doing to combat the secondary market?

Your mobile phone number is linked to your ticket order. Your tickets are linked to both your Ticketek account AND your mobile phone number. This means your ticket and the individual information you gave when you purchased your ticket are linked. If a ticket is resold in any method other than via Ticketek's official resale platform, then the mobile phone number will not be linked to the ticket(s) and you will be refused entry to the venue.

What do I do if I get to the venue and believe I have purchased a fraudulent ticket?

If you have purchased tickets from anywhere other than the authorised ticketing agency, Ticketek, or their resale platform, Ticketek Marketplace, you risk not being granted entry to the venue. If you have any issues with your ticket on show day, please head directly to the venue Box Office. Please note, Box Office staff cannot assist those who may have obtained tickets through channels other than Ticketek or Ticketek Marketplace. You must have valid photo ID which matches the name of the Ticketek account for the Box Office staff to be able to assist you. 

Melbourne Cricket Ground’s Box Office can be found at Gate 3 on the Northern side of the ground and at Gate 6 on the Shane Warne Stand side. 

Accor Stadium’s Box Office can be found at Gates A/B and Gates J/K.   

Please note Frontier and Ticketek are not responsible for unauthorised ticket disputes and are unable to assist you if you have purchased tickets outside the official ticketing agency (Ticketek Australia). 

About Ticketek Marketplace for Sellers + Purchasers

Ticketek marketplace timings.

Ticketek Marketplace  opened for the listing and resale of tickets at 10am AEDT on Friday 24 November 2023. Ticketek Marketplace is the only authorised reselling platform for tickets for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour in Australia. Note tickets are strictly capped at face value + 10%.  

Please note, Ticketek Marketplace is not offering a new release of tickets for the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Australian shows, it is purely a platform where patrons who currently hold valid tickets will be able to safely sell tickets. Ticket holders can list their standard tickets at any time from Friday 24 November 2023 10am AEDT until 12pm AEDT on the show date.  

Standard ticket limits of 4 tickets per customer, per show apply.  

Hotel + Ticket Packages and VIP Packages were only able to be listed until Friday 15 December 2023 5pm AEDT.  For more details refer to the VIP Package and Hotel + Ticket Package resale FAQ below. 

I’d like to list my Accessible Tickets for resale. Is that possible?

If you are no longer able to attend Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, and have purchased accessible tickets, unfortunately you will not be able to list those tickets for resale on Ticketek Marketplace.  

Instead, you will be entitled to a refund of your purchased ticket(s) directly from Ticketek, and Ticketek will then allocate your accessible tickets to other patrons with accessible needs. Please submit the Taylor Swift Accessible Ticket Refund Request Form and Ticketek Customer Solutions will be in touch to process your refund. Please note, refund requests will close 72 hours prior to your show date. 

Accessibility Tickets and Venue Information

Purchasing accessible tickets.

Accessibility options, including wheelchair and/or companion card requirements, were available for all price categories at each Taylor Swift | The Eras concert via Ticketek’s accessibility request form. 

For VIP Packages companion cards will be honoured, however the VIP merchandise inclusions will not be available to the companion card holder. 

Ticketek is the contracted ticketing agency for both the MCG and Accor Stadium. As the promoter we have no control over their appointment, the technology used for accessible seating or their corresponding customer service processes. 

Further Venue Accessibility Information

How to prepare for attending Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour 

• Tickets will be available a few days before the show on the Ticketek App. Save these to your device ahead of time. 
• Check your ticket for the Gate Number – follow the signs at the venue to ensure you are entering closest to your seat. 
• We expect there will be a lot of excited people gathered near the venue. Please make your way as calmly and directly as possible to the venue entrance. 
• There will be loud music and bright lights at these events. Please note you are allowed to bring noise cancelling headphones and earplugs into the venue to assist with the increase in the sound.   
• There are sensory friendly spaces at both venues, please ask venue staff if you require access or need any further information. 
• Sunflower lanyards are recognised at both venues and venue staff are available to assist you. 
• Fidget and small sensory objects can be brought into the venue. 
• Security checks will be conducted prior to entry and may include bag checks and wanding. 
• Venue staff are available throughout the stadiums if you need any help or further information. 
• For a full list of what you can and cannot bring into the venues, please see the “Venues and Transport” section of this FAQ. 

MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION 

Please see HERE  for further venue specific information for all Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour shows in Melbourne. 

ACCOR STADIUM ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION 

Please see HERE  for further venue specific information for all Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour shows in Sydney.

Venues and Transport

Venue locations.

• Melbourne Cricket Ground (MGC) - Brunton Ave, Richmond VIC 3002
• Accor Stadium - Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127

Where are my seats?

Seats are allocated at the time of purchase. Your seat number will be displayed on your ticket and ticket confirmation. This is a fully reserved concert and you are only permitted to sit in your allocated seat. 

If you would like to view your stadium's seating map, you can do so for Sydney's Accor Stadium HERE  and Melbourne's MCG HERE . 

What can I bring into the venue? What items are prohibited?

Please check the full prohibited item list below, as well as the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Terms of Sale for what you can and cannot bring into the venue. 

Please note, bags do not need to be clear. All bags must be no larger than A4 size (30cm wide x 35cm high x 20cm deep) and must contain a  maximum of 2 compartments . Each person can only bring one bag. To clarify, this excludes any merchandise purchased from any merchandise stands outside the venue.  

Prohibited Items 

Personal items and clothing 

• No material or article of clothing, etc., capable of fully or partially obscuring the face, with the exception of medical masks and or religious garments/wear, are allowed on the premises 
• No clothing, costume, or personal effects that may impede the view of those around or behind you 
• No handcuffs or other restraint items. 
• No animals (except for certified disability service animals) 
• No chains, chain wallets, studded jewellery or spurs 
• No bicycles, scooters, skateboards, skates, segways, or other unauthorised means of transportation 
• No coolers, thermoses, metal or glass drink bottles, canned beverages, or ice chests/eskies 
• No umbrellas 
• No strollers/prams 
• No noise-making devices such as air horns, radios, bullhorns, thunder sticks, whistles, bells or musical instruments  
• There are no requirements for personal bags to be clear 

Weapons | Dangerous materials & objects 

• No weapons of any kind (guns, ammo, knives of any size, tasers, etc). 
• No flammables or missile-like objects, fireworks, sparklers, road flares, emergency flares, explosives, or other incendiary devices. 
• No aerosol containers, including sunscreen, deodorant, pepper spray, mace, bug spray, or spray paint. 
• No balloons, frisbees, projectiles, lasers, laser pointers, sticks, poles, bats, clubs, etc. 
• No items that may be deemed a safety hazard or annoyance to participants or guests. 

Consumables 

• No outside alcoholic beverages 
• No outside food or beverages. You are permitted to bring in a sealed clear soft plastic water bottle no larger than 600Ml which you can then refill at water stations inside the venue.  No metal or hard plastic containers are allowed. No drink containers are permitted for floor ticket holders – cups will be provided.   
• No illegal substances 
• No glass or metal containers of any kind 

Signage | Advertising | Promotional materials 

• No distribution of unauthorised promotional or commercial material 
• No flyers, samples, giveaways, or promotional items 
• No flags, banners or poles 
• No signs larger than 11” x 17” (28cm x 45cm) 
• No political signage 

Electronics | Cameras | Recording devices 

• No professional or commercial cameras/photography equipment, video cameras, GoPros, audio recording devices, or tripods; no video or audio recording will be allowed (except personal cell phones). Taking photos/videos on small hand-held cameras and smartphones is permitted. Professional cameras (deemed as cameras with removable lenses, telephoto lens, any lens over 5cm, etc.), video, and recording equipment are strictly forbidden. 
• No selfie sticks 
• No drones. Be aware that the flying of any drones or other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in, over or around Melbourne Cricket Ground and/or Accor Stadium may lead to the confiscation of said UAV and/or subject the pilot to penalty or arrest. We reserve the right to enforce violations to the full extent of the law. 
• No flashlights, lights or battery packs. Please note, personal phone chargers smaller than the size of your phone will be permitted.

Other  

• No confetti or shredded paper  
• No tables, tents or sun shelters  

Can I bring friendship bracelets into the venues?

Friendship bracelets are allowed to be brought into the venues but must be worn on patrons’ arms. Strictly no carabiner, d-rings, or other. Please note, they can be in your single allowed bag but cannot be in their own separate bag.

Can I store items at the stadium throughout the concert?

• There are no cloaking or storage facilities  for this event at Accor Stadium or Melbourne Cricket Ground. 
• Leave bags larger than A4 size (30cm x 35cm) and other restricted / prohibited items at home.

Food & Drink

Food and beverages are available to purchase at both venues. Free water is available around the venues.  

MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND 

There are multiple food and beverage outlet options available on all levels of the MCG, including food options for all dietary requirements. 

Find their options in the stadium directory on their website HERE . 

The MCG provides a number of water refill stations for patrons to refill plastic (no glass or metal) drink bottles. You are permitted to bring in a sealed clear soft plastic water bottle no larger than 600Ml which you can then refill at water stations inside the venue. No metal or hard plastic containers are allowed.   

No drink containers are permitted for floor ticket holders – cups will be provided. Water stations with cups will be available to patrons seated on the arena floor.  

ACCOR STADIUM 

There are a variety of food and beverage outlets throughout the Stadium including food options catering to dietary requirements including gluten free, halal and vegetarian. 

Liquor licensing 

• Accor Stadium is a licensed premises. Please assist by being a responsible consumer. 
• Serving limitations and other service restrictions will apply. 
• Fines apply for the supply of alcohol to minors or intoxicated persons. 

Melbourne, VIC – Melbourne Cricket Ground 

The MCG will have a number of locations open during the concert dedicated to assisting with First Aid needs. 

First Aid resources will be based throughout the MCG and Yarra Park, First Aid rooms are located in the following locations. Please ask staff for specific opening hours as some may be closed during the concert.   

• Room 1 - Level B1 (behind seating section M13) 
• Room 2 - Level B1 (behind seating section M30) 
• Room 3 - Level B1 (behind seating section M45) 
• Room 4 - Level B1 (behind seating section M6) 
• Room 5 - Level 4 (behind seating section Q18) 
• Room 6 - Level 4 (behind seating section Q36) 
• Room 7 - Level 4 (behind seating section Q41) 
• Room 8 - Level 4 (behind seating section Q54) 

Sydney, NSW – Accor Stadium 

Medical crews will be present inside the Stadium to attend to any patrons requiring medical assistance. Please see Stadium staff for any assistance. 

Venue Entry

To gain access to the concert, you are required to bring your charged and working mobile phone or smartphone. Please ensure your screen brightness is up, and your tickets are open and ready to scan at your gate. 

You may be required to produce your email booking confirmation and a valid form of photo ID that matches the name on the confirmation. 

• Accepted forms of photo ID include:  
• Driver Licence or Learner Permit (from any country) including Digital Driver Licences 
• Passport (from any country) 
• KEYPASS Photo ID Card or Keypass in Digital ID 
• Any other recognised Proof/Evidence of Age/Identity or Photo Card 

All Acceptable ID must be written in English, or if not written in English then accompanied by an official English translation. For a foreign Driver Licence not written in English, an International Driver Permit issued in the foreign country of origin (and including a photo of the licence holder and translation) should be presented with the Foreign Driver Licence. 

• All ticketholders must enter the venue via the gate specified on their event ticket.  
• All patrons will be subject to a security check, including the inspection of bags, on entry.  
• Ticketholders who refuse to comply will the venue and event terms and conditions will not be permitted entry into the MCG.  
• By entering the MCG, ticketholders also agree for their likeness to be captured, via photography or videography, as part of the event.  

Arena Floor Tickets 

• Entry onto the arena floor is only possible via Gate 1.  
• Entry via other gates to the arena floor is not permitted.  
• Ticketholders must remain in the area listed on their event ticket. Patrons without arena floor seating will not be granted access.  
• All ticketholders with arena floor access will receive a wristband on entry which must be worn at all times at the event.  
• Drink bottles and canned beverages are not permitted onto the arena floor seating. Ticketholders must decant liquid from drink bottles or canned beverages into cups prior to gaining entry onto the arena floor. Water stations with cups will be available to patrons seated on the arena floor.  
• Follow signage for directions to amenities including toilets, food and beverage outlets.   
• All patrons must enter the venue via the gate specified on their ticket.  
• All patrons will be subject to a security check, including the inspection of bags/packages and metal detector wanding.  
• Patrons who refuse to comply will not be permitted entry into the venue. 

Note: By entering the venue, patrons also agree to be photographed and videoed. Pat down searches may be implemented by NSW Police if required. 

I have tickets for the arena floor. What do I need to know? 

Here are some helpful tips for patrons ticketed to the arena floor: 

Entry process 

• Entry to the arena floor is ONLY possible via the gate on your ticket.  
• Entry via other gates to the arena floor is NOT possible.
• Patrons ticketed to other areas in the stadium cannot enter the arena floor. 
• All arena patrons will receive a wristband on entry which must be worn at all times. 

Additional Conditions of Entry for arena floor 

• Please note, no drink bottles and canned beverages are permitted into the floor seating. Water stations with cups will be available to patrons seated on the arena floor. All liquid will need to be decanted to plastic cups before entering floor area.  

Amenities 

• Drinking water is available in several locations for guests ticketed to the arena floor. You are permitted to bring in a sealed clear soft plastic water bottle no larger than 600Ml which you can then refill at water stations inside the venue.  No metal or hard plastic containers are allowed.  No drink containers are permitted for floor ticket holders – cups will be provided.  
• There are toilets, bars and food outlets dedicated to patrons on the arena floor, located on ground level under the grandstands. 
• Toilets, soft drinks and water will be available to patrons ticketed to the arena floor. 
• Arena floor patrons will also have access to the stadium’s permanent toilet and food and beverage facilities, including bars and merchandise on the level 1 concourse. 

Getting to the venue

Both venues are accessible via public transport and have parking available (please note, Melbourne only has accessibility parking options). There are specific drop off and pick up points as outlined below.  

The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) manages both the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and its surrounding parklands, Yarra Park.  

There will be no activations or screens for the purposes of live concert broadcasts in the Yarra Park surrounding the MCG. Marquees, tents, BBQs or any other temporary infrastructure/equipment is NOT permitted in Yarra Park. Tailgating in Yarra Park is strictly prohibited.  

Yarra Park is an alcohol free public space.  

Yarra Park will be used for limited accessibility patron parking only and the safe entry and exiting of ticketholders.  

The MCC discourages congregating in Yarra Park in the lead up to and during the concerts to ensure safety and security.   

Getting to the MCG 

To ensure you are inside the MCG in time for the start of the concert, arrive on time and leave plenty of time for the entry process. 

Public Transport 

The MCG is easily accessible via public transport, including major train and tram lines. Plan your journey here . 

Via tram  

Trams 48, 70 and 75 all service the MCG: 

• Tram 48 - Hop off at stop #11 Jolimont Station / MCG.   
• Tram 70 - Hop off at stop 7C MCG / Melbourne Arena  
• Tram 75 - Hop off at Flinders St Station  

Low-floor trams operate on each tram line. Please check the tram timetable for further information here .   

Via train  

• Jolimont Station is the closest train station and is approximately a 5 minute walk to the venue.  
• Richmond Station is approximately a 9 minute walk to the venue.  
• Flinders Street Station is approximately a 20 minute walk to the venue.  

All train stations have a step-free entry and exit. Be advised that there is no elevator at Richmond or Jolimont Station, only ramps.  

The ‘G Train will be able to assist patrons from Jolimont and Richmond Stations.  

Via bus  

The bus route 246 stops on Punt Road, which is the closest stop to the MCG. 

Parking 

Car parking in Yarra Park is closed for general public parking for each of the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour concert dates. 

A limited quantity of parking will be available to ticketholders with a current disability parking permit to pre-purchase via Ticketek. Parking passes will be $10.00 each and be limited to one per ticketholder with the requirement to show a current disability parking permit and concert ticket to staff on the gate to gain entry. There will be no accessibility parking available on a drive up basis on concert nights. 

Please note that parking in Yarra Park is on grass and will require ticketholders to travel through grassed areas to reach the gates of the MCG. 

Tailgating in Yarra Park is strictly prohibited. 

Alternative parking locations: 

• Parking from $11 
• 14 minute walk to venue  
• Parking from $10  
• 16 minute walk to venue  
• Parking from $12  
• 18 minute walk to venue  
• Parking from $8  
• 25 minute walk to venue 
• $16 flat rate  
• 15 minute walk to venue  
• Parking from $5  
• 20 minute walk to venue  
• Flat rate of $18  
• Eastern Plaza Car Park  
• 17 minute walk to venue 
•  Metered parking is available around Fitzroy Gardens, the Botanical Gardens and along the Yarra River.   

Above prices are correct as at the time of publication but are not controlled by the promoter and may need to be pre-booked.  

Drop off and Pick Up Zone 

ACCESSIBILITY PATRONS ONLY  Corner Jolimont Street and Jolimont Terrace 

This location is for vehicles transporting persons with accessibility needs only. All other vehicles will be directed to Clarendon Street.  

Drop off: Vehicles can drop off passengers with accessibility needs at the corner of Jolimont Street and Jolimont Terrace. This is between Gate 1 and Gate 2 of the MCG. A disability parking permit or accessibility booking confirmation will need to be shown to the traffic controller upon entry to gain access to this area.   

Pick up: Only pre-booked accessibility taxis and private vehicles with disability parking permits will be allowed to pick up passengers from this location. Taxi drivers will need to show proof of their booking to the traffic controller in order to be allowed through the road closures. Patrons should anticipate some delays as it will take time to navigate the pedestrian and car traffic in the area post-event. 

ALL OTHER PATRONS Clarendon Street (between Wellington Parade and George Street) 

This location is a pick up and drop off location for everyone, including taxis, rideshare and private vehicles. 

Patrons using this pick up and drop off location will need to cross Wellington Parade before making their way through Yarra Park to the MCG. It is approximately a 500m walk with an incline as you leave the MCG. Once patrons have entered Yarra Park, the ‘G Train – the free mobility shuttle service – will be available to assist those patrons with mobility issues.  

‘G-Train, Mobility Shuttle Service 

The ‘G-Train Mobility Shuttle Service will operate for the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour concert dates.  

The service is free and accessible to patrons with mobility challenges. The ‘G-Train also features vehicles with wheelchair-friendly access. 

Pre-booking is not required; simply wait at a designated pick up point for the next available buggy. The service has pick up points from the following locations: 

• Richmond Station 
• Jolimont Station 
• Accessible Parking Area 

Wait times are expected to be around 8-10 minute intervals and on February 16, 17 and 18, the ‘G Train will operate from 2:30pm until 7:45pm and then will resume approximately 30-60 minutes post-concert, once it is safe to drive on the concourse again. The service is likely to conclude at 11:45pm.   

View The 'G Train map here . 

Scooters and Bikes 

Patrons are welcome to scoot or ride to the MCG, but for safety reasons must dismount before arriving onto the MCG’s external concourse.  

Scooters 

Two dedicated parking areas have been provided for scooters, one at the bottom of William Barak Bridge and one at the top of Yarra Park along Wellington Parade South. Be aware that you will not be allowed to enter the external concourse on a scooter or end your scooter journey if you dismount in an unofficial scooter parking area. 

Bikes 

There are bike racks scattered throughout Yarra Park, including near the Bus Turning Circle and opposite Gates 2, 3 and 6. Please be advised that any bikes chained to the fence around the concourse will be removed. 

Road Closures 

Roads subject to road closures include Brunton Avenue, Vale Street, Jolimont Street, Jolimont Terrace and Wellington Parade. 

There will be no activations or screens for live concert broadcasts in the parklands surrounding Accor Stadium. 

Congregating in Sydney Olympic Park precinct in the lead up to and during the concerts is discouraged to ensure safety and security. 

Getting to the venue 

Accor Stadium strongly recommends public transport as the most time-efficient way of getting to and from the concerts.  

Travel on all modes of public transport is included in the cost of your ticket. Simply show your ticket to staff when boarding services.  

Express trains and major event busses will run each night.  

Fans are urged to plan ahead and leave plenty of time to get to the show. Sydney Olympic Park will be very busy for these sold out concerts. 

• Accor Stadium strongly recommends public transport as the best way to get to and from the concert. 
• With many additional trains and buses running to Olympic Park, and the cost of travel already included in your concert ticket, transport is the easiest way to get there. Simply show your ticket to transport staff when boarding. 
• For all the details you need to plan your trip visit transportnsw.info/taylor-swift-eras-tour 
• Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink Intercity services *Note International and Domestic Airport station access fee is not included 
• Sydney Metro North West Line services 
• Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses and regular route buses 
• Sydney Ferries and Newcastle Transport ferries 
• Sydney and Newcastle Light Rail services 
• Express and limited-stop trains will run approximately every 10 minutes from Central and Western Line stations to Olympic Park, with frequent return services after the show. From Olympic Park station, the stadium is a short 10-minute walk away. 
• Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses will run on all nine each night. Services will run every 5 to 20 minutes between 2:45pm and 6:40pm, depending on the route, timetables vary for weekday and weekend shows. Last return bus leaves Olympic Park at midnight each night. Visit transportnsw.info for maps and bus route details.  
• Please note that parking in Sydney Olympic Park is expected to sell out.  
• If you must drive, pre-booking parking is essential.  
• Pre-book your parking through the SOPA website HERE
• If you have not pre-booked a space, do not drive on the night. There will be no parking available on site. You will need to catch public transport. 
• Patrons are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the additional public transport running to and from Olympic Park to avoid congestion. 
• Traffic will be heavier than usual on roads approaching and leaving the precinct so allow extra travel time. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at  livetraffic.com . 
• Be aware that when leaving after the show, traffic will be very heavy. Expect to allow up to an hour additional travel time exiting car parks. 
• We ask you to respect our neighbours and avoid parking in the local residential areas of Newington and Lidcombe. Council rangers will be patrolling these areas and fines will be issued for illegally parked vehicles. 

Accessible parking at Sydney Olympic Park 

When using an accessible parking space, please display your Mobility Parking Permit to avoid fines. 

P1 car park 

Concert goers can pre-book a general parking space in advance and park their vehicle in a designated accessible parking space on the day. Individual accessible parking spaces cannot be pre-booked, they are provided under first in first served conditions. If the designated spaces are all taken, please park in the nearest empty un-marked parking space. You’ll receive further instructions once you have pre-booked your parking.  

P3, P4, P5 & P6 car parks  

To guarantee a car space, pre-book parking before your visit and use an accessible space on the day. Individual accessible parking spaces cannot be pre-booked, they are provided under first in first served conditions.  

Accessible shuttle bus 

Accessible low floor shuttle busses from P3, P4 and P5 car parks will run from 4pm until midnight.  

All P6 patrons will need to make their own way to the stadium along Murray Rose Avenue.  

Accessible drop off and pick up zones 

Patrons requiring a carer to drop off or pick up only can utilise the area along Dawn Fraser Avenue (access from Edwin Flack Avenue only). Please ensure your Mobility Parking Permit is on display while using these accessible zones. 

All other patrons must use the drop off zone along Australia Avenue opposite P6 car park. Patrons can be picked up after the concert from P6 car park with free entry after 10:30pm. Please visit SOPA  for maps, road closures and more information. 

All patrons – drop off and pick up zones 

Drop off zone  

Patrons who are receiving a lift to Sydney Olympic Park can be dropped off in our designated area along Australia Avenue opposite P6 car park. 

Pick up zone 

Patrons can be picked up after the concert from P6 car park with free entry after 10:30pm. For the fastest exit from P6 car park, we advise patrons to plan their exit route to Silverwater Road via Bennelong Parkway onto Holker Street. From here, patrons can continue their journey home.   

Please visit SOPA  for maps, road closures and more information. 

Taxi Rank & Rideshares 

• A dedicated drop off and pick up zone will be located on Australia Avenue between Murray Rose Avenue and Kevin Coombs Avenue.  
• Accessible car park shuttle services will start from 4pm on show days.  
• Patrons requiring a carer to drop off or pick up only can utilise the area along Dawn Fraser Avenue (access from Edwin Flack Avenue only). Please ensure your Mobility Parking Permit is on display while using these accessible zones.
• Taxi ranks are located on Herb Elliott Ave external to the Pullman Hotel. Allow plenty of extra travel time on the roads. 
• For ride sharing, catch public transport to the first stop outside of the precinct to be able to connect with your ride share faster and avoid surge fares.

Venue Security

There will be a high level of security presence both in Yarra Park and within the MCG on each concert night.   

Patrons will be required to go through a security screening before entering the MCG and all ticketholders are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the conditions of entry in advance of the event. 

Emergencies 

In the event of an emergency, all patrons should follow directions from staff and if in affected areas, evacuate the stadium via the nearest exit.   

If in the Shane Warne Stand (seating sections 1 to 28), use ramps or stairs to exit the stadium or wait in nearest evacuation assembly point (each lift well) for a supported evacuation.   

If in the Ponsford, MCC Members’ Reserve or Olympic Stands (seating sections 29 – 57), use stairs to exit the stadium or wait in nearest evacuation assembly point (each lift well) for a supported evacuation.    

If on the arena floor, exit via Entrance C (large ramp) onto Brunton Avenue or if assistance is required, exit via small ramp used to get onto arena. Follow directions from staff and evacuate through the underground car park.    

Anti-Social Behaviour 

To notify stadium management on anti-social behaviour, please speak directly to a staff member or text 0409 117 621. You will receive a link via text message with a form to complete.  

Need Assistance? 

Staff are there to help, the stadium management team can be contacted during the concerts by: 

• Speaking directly to a staff member 
• Texting the MCG Anti-Social Behaviour text line 0409 117 621 
• Messaging the @MCG across Facebook, X, Threads, Instagram or TikTok 
• Emailing [email protected] 

NSW Police, security, and venue staff will be on-site throughout the event to assist you.  

Please report any unusual or suspicious behaviour, unattended items, and anti-social behaviour to stadium staff or police immediately or text 0419 403 360 for assistance. 

Smoking and Vaping

The MCG is a smoking and vaping free venue. Patrons found in breach of these regulations could be subject to eviction. 

• Smoking and vaping is prohibited except in designated smoking areas.  
• This includes electronic cigarettes (e-cig or e-cigarettes), personal vaporisers, electronic nicotine delivery systems, or other battery powered vaporisers. 
• For directions to these designated smoking areas, please see a stadium staff member.

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See All the Best Photos from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Performance in Sydney

The pop sensation continued her career-spanning tour down under with A-listers like Travis Kelce, Katy Perry and Rita Ora in attendance

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Taylor Swift arrived in Sydney with surprises in store!

On night one of the tour in New South Wales, the "Cruel Summer" singer delivered her usually enchanting setlist and brought out her opening act, Sabrina Carpenter for a duet during the acoustic portion of the concert.

Swift also treated her Aussie crowd of 81,000 fans to a big reveal, announcing a new alternate cover of her upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department , and an accompanying bonus track titled "The Albatross."

Backstage, the 14-time Grammy winner posed for photos with old friends  Katy Perry and Rita Ora , who watched the show from the VIP tent alongside Super Bowl champion and Swift's all-star boyfriend Travis Kelce .

From the VIP Tent to the stage, check out all the best photos from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour performance at Accor Stadium in Sydney.

Poet at Work

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During her acoustic set of the evening, the "All Too Well" singer dropped more news about her highly anticipated 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department . Swift revealed another edition of the record , with new cover art and another bonus track title.

More Music Ahead

"This edition is called ' The Albatross ' because there is an exclusive bonus song on this vinyl called 'The Albatross,' and I can't wait for you to hear it," Swift shared over the roaring audience, per a video shared on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Through the Eras

Swift announced her new album at the 2024 Grammy Awards in February, where she picked up two golden gramophones, including a historic win in the album of the year category .

During her acceptance speech for best pop vocal album, the "Anti-Hero" songstress revealed the title of her latest project, which she described as "a secret that I've been keeping from you for the last two years."

Blondes Have More Fun

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After teasing "The Albatross," Swift sang a duet with her opener, Sabrina Carpenter, who wasn't able to perform due to pre-show rain and a nearby lightning strike .

"My incredibly talented, wonderful, gorgeous, hilarious, genius opening act  Sabrina Carpenter , she heroically sacrificed her show, which I think is a crime against Sydney," Swift said moments before Carpenter joined her at the piano. "And I think it needs to be fixed, so I'm going to bring her out now, is that OK, Sydney?"

Nice to Have a Friend

The blonde pair harmonized their way through a medley of Swift's songs "White Horse" and "Coney Island."

Guests Galore

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Before Swift opened the show with hits from her album Lover , she met up with some fellow music industry stars Katy Perry and Rita Ora, who brought her husband Taika Waititi .

Ora posted several snaps from the evening, showing off her arm stacked with friendship bracelets and posing with Perry in the VIP tent. In another photo, Ora smiled alongside Super Bowl champion — and super supportive boyfriend —  Travis Kelce .

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Perry shared a particularly sweet selfie with Swift on Instagram. "got to see an old friend shine tonight ♥️✨," the  American Idol  judge captioned her carousel of photos and video footage from the Sydney concert.

Show Goes On

Perry also included a cheeky video of Swift's performance of "Bad Blood," a song long rumored to describe Perry and Swift's once-fraught relationship . While filming the 1989 single, Perry flipped her camera around to show herself pulling a shocked expression as she mouthed the lyrics.

Karma Is My Boyfriend

In honor of his appearance at the Eras Tour , Swift repeated her adorable "Karma" lyric change during the concert's finale. Just as she did last year in Buenos Aires, the pop star sang, “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me."

It's a Love Story

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After taking her final bows on stage, Swift greeted the NFL star with a kiss, as seen in a  video posted on X (formerly Twitter). Throughout the concert, onlookers captured adorable footage of Kelce inside the VIP tent, enjoying every era and wearing friendship bracelets on both arms .

Sydney Spirit

Before she lit up Accor Stadium, the A-list couple ventured to the Sydney Zoo for a “private tour,” according to the local media outlet  news.com.au . According to another local outlet,  9News , the pair fed kangaroos during their visit and took selfies as they explored the animal attraction hand-in-hand.

The 2024 leg of Swift's two-year tour was already in full swing when she and Kelce celebrated his second consecutive Super Bowl win. Now the Chiefs tight end is gearing up spend his offseason on the road with his girlfriend. 

Earlier this month, an insider told PEOPLE  that the pair “are making plans for the summer and are excited to travel together in Europe when Taylor takes her tour there."

Hearts in the Air

The source added that Kelce's "ready for some downtime" after an exciting season, throughout which Swift cheered him on from the stands . He's ready to "show up for Taylor the way she has for him,” the insider told PEOPLE.

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Taylor Swift surprises two Australian fans with ‘fairy tale’ VIP night

'You've made me laugh and made me feel understood many times with your reviews,' Swift wrote in one of her hand-written notes to the fans behind a popular YouTube channel.

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Taylor Swift’s reputation for showering her fans and community with love continues to grow. During the early part of the Australian leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour, the singing superstar gave two Swifties the shock of their lives with a personal invitation to a VIP experience they will never be able to shake off.

Australians Emily Hunt and Bonny Rebecca have a popular YouTube channel, Chats and Reacts , dedicated to music reactions, including a lot of Taylor Swift commentary. The pair already attended the first two nights of Swift’s sold-out shows and shared their excitement with followers.

Posting this from the afterlife https://t.co/B9jCSR3aZY — Chats&Reacts ~ Emily & Bonny (@chatsandreacts) February 16, 2024

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However, the next day, the pair got an unexpected private message from the star’s official Instagram page: an invitation to that night’s concert inside the VIP tent!

“Hi there, we know this is last minute but we would like to invite you guys back for tonight’s show if you can make it. Please let us know,” Rebecca read aloud on in a video shared on the duo’s Patreon page .

Needless to say, the ladies agreed to the last-minute plans. But, they had no idea what awaited them at the show.

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Scott Swift, Taylor’s father, spent time with the mega fans and made a special delivery to them: handwritten letters from their favorite artist. He also told the pair he enjoyed their videos.

In the personal letters, Swift expressed her gratitude for the ladies’ love and loyalty, told them she loved their videos and their “wild joy and enthusiasm.”

“Emily, hi! I’m so grateful to you and Bonny for how much you’ve cared about my music and all the times you’ve referred to it as ‘iconic’ and ‘immaculate,’” Swift wrote to Hunt. “You’ve made me laugh and made me feel understood many times with your reviews. I love your wild joy and enthusiasm. That’s why I do this! Have a blast tonight!”

A fellow fan posted a photo of the pair in the VIP tent, along with a picture of the handwritten letter.

These are the two girls Taylor wrote letters to and got to view the show with Scott in the VIP tent last night. How freaking sweet pic.twitter.com/1P4GWbY3Ra — ☆A☆ (@the13manuscript) February 18, 2024

But Hunt and Rebecca shared plenty of images and videos of their self-proclaimed “fairy-tale” on social media, including TikTok.

@chatsandreactss #chatsandreacts #theerastour #theerastourtaylorswift #theerastourmelbourne ♬ cruel summer sped up – r & m &lt3 ⸆⸉

They also personally thanked Taylor and Scott Swift for their time and generosity.

“Scott, thank you soooo much for being so kind and generous!! And Taylor, we cannot believe you took the time to write us letters 🤯 thank you so much, we have never been so grateful and elated in all our lives,” they wrote on Instagram .

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Taylor Swift, Hozier Rule Over Australia’s Charts

As Swifties waited, and anticipated, the release of "The Tortured Poets Department," many in Australia turned to her catalog.

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Taylor Swift  returns to the zenith of Australia’s albums char t with Lover , while Hozier bags a sweet No. 1 single .

As Swifties waited, and anticipated, the release of The Tortured Poets Department , which dropped at midnight , many in Australia turned to her catalog.

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Also new to the national survey is We Still Don’t Trust You (Universal/Sony), the second collaborative album from Future and Metro Boomin . It’s new at No. 15, and the followup to We Still Don’t Trust You , which recently bowed at No. 2.

Over on the ARIA Singles Chart, Hozier bags his first No. 1 with “Too Sweet” (Columbia/Sony), up 2-1. “Too Sweet” is Hozier’s second top 10 appearance on the Australian chart after his signature song “Take Me To Church” reached No. 2 back in 2013. “Too Sweet” also lifted to No. 1 in the U.K . earlier this month, for Hozier’s first leader there.

According to ARIA, Hozier is the fourth solo male singer to reach the top this year on the Australian chart, following U.S. artists Jack Harlow (“Lovin On Me”), Noah Kahan (“Stick Season”) and Benson Boone (“Beautiful Things”).

“Beautiful Things” (via Warner) dips 1-2 on the latest frame, while British EDM producer Artemas holds onto third spot with “I Like The Way You Kiss Me” (10K/ADA).

The top new debut on the ARIA Singles Chart belongs to U.S. pop singer and actor Sabrina Carpenter , whose “Espresso” shoots in at No. 7. “Espresso” (Island/Universal) is the follow-up to “Feather,” which peaked at No. 22 in 2023.

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Will Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Setlist Change After ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Release?

Taylor Swift ’s The Tortured Poets Department has already captivated the world , leaving her fans to wonder whether any of the new songs will pop up on her Eras Tour setlist.

Swift, 34, kicked off her three-hour concert series in March 2023 in Arizona, soon traversing the United States, Central and South America, Asia and Australia. The shows highlight most of her past albums: Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Folklore, Evermore and Midnights . There also is a section dedicated to “surprise songs,” where Swift adds two new acoustic renditions (most recently, mash-ups) to the show.

Swift has been on hiatus since early March, weeks before The Tortured Poets Department dropped on Friday, April 19. The record, her 11th studio album, features 31 songs including “Fortnight,” “So Long, London,” “Fresh Out the Slammer,” “So High School” and “thanK you aIMee.”

Swift’s fans planning to see Eras later this year — the tour leg kicks off in Paris on Thursday, May 9 — have since taken to social media, curious if they will be able to hear any TTPD live.

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“OK listen I NEED Taylor to add ‘I Can Do It With a Broken Heart’ to the Eras Tour setlist. … Just that ONE. … PLEASE. … It was MADE for the Eras Tour !!!!!!!!!!” a social media user wrote via X.

Another added, “I am so obsessed with Taylor’s new album idk how to survive the Eras Tour (if I actually go twice I might just drop dead afterwards).”

Since Eras has sections dedicated to Swift’s previous albums , it is possible that TTPD could get its own mini-set in the lineup. Not all of her preexisting cohorts feature the same amount of songs, so Swift could cut some songs in order to add a time for Tortured Poets additions .

Spotify added further fuel to the fire on Friday as Swifties noticed the streaming platform’s official video for “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart,” a TTPD track, features footage solely from the Eras Tour.

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Swift’s musical director David Cook , who has also been featured on several of her past LPs, also hinted that TTPD songs could make an appearance on the tour lineup.

“Not sure how much I can add to the discourse other than this album is really REALLY good. You FEEL it,” Cook wrote via Instagram on Friday, quoting “Loml” with a mind-blown emoji.

According to eagle-eyed Swifties that captured screenshots, Cook also wrote, “Wait until you hear the live versions.” The addition, however, has since been deleted.

Of course, it is also possible that Swift will drop a TTPD single in her surprise song section.

“How will The Tortured Poets Department affect the Eras Tour ? Hopefully only on surprise songs (in a good way),” an X user theorized.

While Swift has yet to address if TTPD will affect her Eras Tour setlist, she’s given fans insight into how she picks song s for the acoustic section.

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“This has become my favorite part of the show because it’s become very chaotic and it’s become a challenge for me to think of new things to do for every single city,” Swift told the crowd in Singapore in March. “And hope that I’m doing something that you guys might like. It’s been a blast!”

Per the Grammy winner, she “invented [her] crazy acoustic section,” to be able to play “as many songs” as she could way over the 44 staples at each show. Adding TTPD tracks there seems like an easy way to do just that, if you ask Us.

The Tortured Poets Department is out now and Swift’s Eras Tour resumes on Thursday, May 9.

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Travis Kelce kisses Taylor Swift in intimate home video

The superstar has shared an intimate home video with boyfriend Travis Kelce, giving fans a snippet into their life behind closed doors.

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Taylor Swift showed off a sweet, intimate moment with her beau, Travis Kelce, in a rare private video.

In a clip on YouTube celebrating the release of her Fortnight music video, Swift posted a series of snippets including one of the NFL player giving her a quick kiss on the cheek as she cooks dinner.

The second-long clip shows the US singer stirring food in a simple black tank top with jeans and a gold necklace.

Kelce, wearing a black cardigan over a collared shirt, then swoops in from the side to give her a peck on the cheek.

Swift, 34, seems shocked by the move and begins to giggle at Kelce, also 34, as the video cuts to the next clip.

The compilation video also included clips of the singer exercising at a gym, sewing, doing arts and crafts while wearing a Kansas University sweatshirt, making cinnamon buns, playing pickleball and hanging out with friends on a boat.

Swift’s cat Benjamin Button also makes a cute cameo in the video.

“Share your ‘fortnight’ recap with #ForAFortnightChallenge 🤍 brought to you by YouTube Shorts,” she captioned the clips, which were presumably shot in the last two weeks.

Fans flocked to the comments to praise Swift for showing off moments from her daily life.

“im so happy for taylor that she feels comfortable to be so personal and vulnerable for us! that’s so great for her,” one fan wrote.

Another added, “Taylor and Travis have the best chemistry. Taylor we are all so happy for you!”

A third wrote that it was a “treat” to see Swift “carefree” and “happy.”

Swift released her new album , The Tortured Poets Department on Friday, as well as her new music video Fortnight , starring Post Malone.

In the video, which included a surprise appearance from actors Josh Charles and Ethan Hawke, Swift and Malone play lovers as they sing to each other in a black-and-white backdrop.

Swift spared no one’s feelings in her latest album, with songs about ex Joe Alwyn and her short-lived romance with The 1975’s Matty Healy.

She also once again took aim at Kim Kardashian, as well as included songs about her romance with Kelce.

The singer’s relationship with the NFL tight end has been a far cry from her private relationship with Alwyn.

The couple — who began dating last July — have been in the public eye since Swift first attended his football game in September 2023.

Since then she’s been to many of his games, including the Super Bowl.

Kelce has also been in attendance at her blockbuster Eras Tour. In fact, the first time fans saw the couple kiss was during one of her shows in South America.

Swift has admitted in past interviews that she doesn’t like hiding her relationships, despite how she behaved with Alwyn, 33.

“It all depends on who you’re with,” she said in an interview that has since gone viral.

“If they have a serious issue with it, then you, I guess, hide or whatever. But I don’t really like that.”

“It makes me feel like I’m running from the law or something. I don’t want to feel like I’m like a fugitive. Like, ‘Oh, my God, we’re having a relationship. Better put on a mask and stuff.’”

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Swift added that her ideal romance would be “normal.”

“That would be good. I’d just rather live my life.”

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Taylor Swift Unveils Double Album ‘The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’

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Surprise! The Tortured Poets Department is actually a double album. Taylor Swift revealed that she recorded an extra 15 tracks, which are now available in the form of The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology .

“It’s a 2am surprise: The Tortured Poets Department is a secret DOUBLE album,” Swift wrote on Instagram. “I’d written so much tortured poetry in the past 2 years and wanted to share it all with you, so here’s the second installment of TTPD: The Anthology . 15 extra songs. And now the story isn’t mine anymore… it’s all yours.”

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With the addition of the bonus songs, The Tortured Poets Department now clocks in at 31 tracks (that’s 13 backwards). New additions include “The Manuscript,” “The Bolter,” “The Albatross,” and “The Black Dog,” which are the bonus tracks featured on different vinyl versions of the album. 

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Swift announced the album at the Grammy Awards in February, while accepting the award for Best Pop Vocal Album. It continues a hot streak for Swift, who has released four albums of new music in the last four years. Since 2021, she has also released four re-recorded versions of the albums she released with Big Machine Records.

Following the release of her tenth album  Midnights  in 2022, Swift announced her massive Eras Tour. She kicked off the North American Leg in March of 2023 and has since also traveled to South America, Asia and Australia. The European leg will begin May in Paris where she will be joined by Paramore. The tour will end with a short, second North American leg this fall, where Gracie Abrams will re-join as her tour opener. 

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How Travis Kelce Reportedly Feels If Taylor Swift Wrote ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Songs About Joe Alwyn

'He supports her 100 per cent,' a source reportedly claimed about the NFL star.

Swifties are counting down the seconds until The Tortured Poets Department is released. Now that Taylor Swift is bound to break the internet again for new music, some are wondering if a few of the songs were inspired by her breakup from ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn . Whether or not that’s the case, fans are wondering how Taylor’s current boyfriend, Travis Kelce , feels about his girlfriend’s music.

On Thursday, April 18, Daily Mail reported that Travis, 34, is “100 percent” supportive of Taylor, 34, no matter who her songs may have been written about.

“If it is about Joe, or anyone, even if it is about him in the future, this is the artist she is, and he is in love with her and doesn’t pay any attention to be jealous,” a source told the outlet just hours before the album’s release. “He understands this is a major part of what makes her the person and artist she is, and he is no way looking to thwart the direction she takes.”

The insider added that the Kansas City Chiefs player “supports her 100 percent and loves everything she is doing. Joe or any of her exes is not of concern to him whatsoever.”

The source also pointed out that after “Travis himself admitted to hearing some of Taylor’s new album during the Super Bowl, he has since been able to hear the entire album on multiple occasions, and they have talked about the album and what the songs are all about.”

As a matter of fact, per the insider, the NFL player “has a few favorites – “Down Bad” and “loml” – but he also loves everything he has heard.”

Taylor and Travis began dating just a few months after she broke up with Joe, 33, in mid-2023. The “Karma” artist and the British actor had been dating for six years and kept their romance as far out of the public eye as possible. However, he briefly appeared in her Netflix documentary, Miss Americana .

Over the summer of 2023, Taylor and Travis quietly began dating. They went public with their relationship in September of that year when the Grammy Award winner was spotted attending her first Chiefs game of the football season. Up until the 2024 Super Bowl, Taylor had attended most of her boyfriend’s games.

For his part, Travis has been to several of Taylor’s Eras Tour s hows around the world, including in Australia, Singapore and South America.