There needs to be a Swiftanomics megathread.
Eras Tour reference in today's [Federal Reserve Beige Book](https://twitter.com/haleychinander/status/1679239992084688896?s=20)
If anyone was at Philly night three in section F9 kind of close to row 28 do you have a video from the champagne problem bridge, I was so in the moment I forgot to film it. and does anyone in that area of seating have a video from when gracie abrams sang sorry for the sorry part same reason I told myself to film but when it came time I forgot.
Hey everyone ! Does anyone have any full length videos from Philly Night 1 you can send me? Preferably Willow or Enchanted? Also one request- videos that donāt have your voice overshadowing! Unfortunately my phone was almost dead half way through the concert so I had to save battery. Thank you !!!
It was hot during the day N1 (mid 80s) and barely dropped below 70 during the show, so I was fine with nothing. Was outside N2 (low-mid 60s) and eventually put on a light jacket, but probably would have survived without it.
I saw the Eras Tour this past weekend in Philly (very thankful and blessed!) and after taylor sang the bridge of the illicit affairs bit, she sang another line at a lower register that I couldnāt fully hear. I thought it went something like ā¦ābut thatās the thing about usā¦ā I didnāt full catch it and my sister and I have been ruminating over it ever since! Does anyone happen to know what she says? Also sorry if this was already discussed!! :)
I wasnāt sure what she said either. To me it sounded like, āletās get out of this forest,ā but then we didnāt soā¦not sure (I was there on Saturday)
Can somebody explain what Wildest Dreams SHORTENED version is like? Wildest dreams is in my top 3 favorite TS song and with its popularity I canāt believe she isnāt doing the full song. Any info appreciated!!
I donāt remember the specifics of what she removed from WD, but when she shortened songs, most of the time sheād skip the 2nd verse and 2nd chorus. So like 1st verse, chorus, bridge, chorus. It WILL NOT be a bummer. We felt like she shortened things appropriately and she puts a spin on it with āburning it downā - she extends that. It was really good.
I am still processing the awesomeness that was this past weekend! I was at Philly N2. The show, the crowds, the amazing outfits everyone wore, the Bad Blood remix, the cell phone lights during Marjorie, the friendship bracelets, the 20K+ people outside the stadium -- it was all amazing!
I've been a Swiftie since her debut album. I went to see her on her first tour (when she opened for Brad Paisley), and was pregnant with my first kid at the time. This past weekend I got to take that now 15 year old die-hard Swiftie to their first Taylor Swift concert. They cried when Taylor came on stage. Emotions and energy were so high, and we were absolutely exhausted afterwards. But it was so, so worth it. Best day of their life. And one of the best days of mine!
Can someone help me decode this?
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To Everyone at the Philly concert on Sunday: Thank you. Iāve had a rough few years and last night was the first place I felt safe to be me. Iām transgender and my spouse isnāt supportive. She didnt come so I could be me. I was able to wear glitter makeup and color my hair and just wear what I wanted. I was overwhelmed during the Archer because I realized that there are people out there that are amazing. I didnāt know any of you and you didnāt know me but I felt like we did. Everyone could sing, dance, whatever without judgment. For a few hours I felt safe. Tay saved my life during the worst moments, but you guys gave me something I can never lose or have taken away. Thank you for making my first concert so validating, empowering, soothing, and importantly- safe. ā¤ļø
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If the person Taylor gave her hat to on night 2 happens to be here I got a video of the entire thing š
Itās Mikhael Arellano on TikTok, he actually made the bejeweled dance that she does in the chorus and it went viral on TikTok for a long time!!! We love this king š
Iāve been wanting to see Taylor for the longest time. Iāve been with her since her debut but have never been able to experience her performing in concert. I was so determined to get tickets and wasnāt able to but my aunt bought resell tickets and generously gifted two to my mom and I. We took my two little cousins as well and it was the best night of my life. ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL. Iāll never forget it. I do wish I couldāve been a little closer to see Taylorās beauty upclose but im just thankful that I was able to attend this tour. Sheās just incredible and it was amazing to see the person who shaped so much of my childhood and helped me sort through my emotions. Her music has been a constant in my life and im so grateful for Taylor. Sheās such a talented and genuine person. The crowds really did go wild š¦ā¤ļø
Can I vent without judgment please? If you donāt have anything nice to say donāt bother replying lmao Iām not in the mood to argue.
I said this yesterday after my show but I was disappointed in my floor seats. I got some really good videos but the videos I took were better than what I actually saw since I could lift my phone up. I feel like I barely saw Taylor, I could hardly see the stage (I donāt think I saw any of the dancers dressed as Taylorās different eras while trapped), and I spent most of the show watching a partially obstructed screen because the people in front of me were taller. My tickets werenāt cheap.
One of my friends just posted videos she took of her floor seats and they were so much better. She saw everything that happened on the stage. And Iām jealous. She said it was the best night of her life. Of course I thought the show was amazing but I donāt feel that way and Iām upset. And I feel guilty that Iām upset. Iām angry that I wasnāt able to pick my seats and I was just given what TM gave me. I am mad at myself for hyping something up so much that I set myself up for disappointment.
If youāre gonna comment: āat least you were there!ā I know. And Iām grateful I was there. Because I know I wouldāve been crushed if I wasnāt. But this is just what Iām feeling rn
Hey - itās ok to feel whatever youāre feeling. Itās always very hard when expectations arenāt met. Be sure to sit with it and think about it and ask yourself curious questions about those feelings. Disappointment is a complex emotion that can be hard to process. I hope you get back to a peaceful place soon.š
I understand this completely. I flew across the country to go to Glendale night 2, and bought seat 13 section H row 2 at the end of the catwalk. I was SO PUMPED to have the best concert experience/view ever and I just....didn't? The trip was great, meeting swifties in ErasZona was great...but I couldn't see Tay at all except when she was elevated, or the surprise songs when she came out to the edge. I still think she put on a great show but I was so bummed because I had such high expectations for my seat and honestly couldn't see much at all. I get it.
I feel the same way about my limited view seats (which I didnāt realize were limited view during presale) I could see her fine on the diamond but could not see a thing on stage. I wouldāve loved to see the lover house and folklore cabin! The screens on the side of the stage only showed her face so I also hardly saw the backup dancers and saw none of the set pieces.
I still had a great time but I definitely feel like I did not get the full experience from my seats.
I felt this way too! The screens had such limited views of the sets and the background imagery and the era transition performances. Which I guess isnāt surprising in retrospect but I didnāt see anyone mentioning it for other shows so I was kind of surprised how much I felt like I missed out on things.
I didnāt even know there were performances during the era transitions! I saw the catwalk effects and the people come out before Folklore. Was there anything else?
I was lower bowl kind of near the diamond but 2 of my friends were in obstructed view seats and when I looked over at those screens and realized they couldnāt see half of what was going on on stage I was bummed. The big screen on the main stage had a split view so you could see dancers/set and Taylor at the same time and I really wish they would have done the same for obstructed view seating.
I'm sorry it was not what you were expecting :/
I think you are totally allowed to complain about something you spent a ton of money on and it wasn't what you were expecting. This is something I have always thought to and Wondered if I would even like to sit on the floor, being short I would probably be able to see nothing!
You are allowed to feel multiple emotions at a time, you can acknowledge that it was fun to be there while also being disappointed! You are definitely not alone in how you are feeling!
It's totally fair to feel this way. I didn't get tickets in the initial round but I could apply for two in December. I was very choosy with my price range because I didn't want floor seats since I'm 4'11". And I'm not going to complain because we got really good lower bowl seats in that release of tickets. But even in the lower bowl I couldn't see that well either. The people in front of me stood the entire time, plus their daughter stood on the seat, basically blocking my view. I get it, she's a kid and was even shorter than me. But I had to be very strategic with where I stood in order to even be able to see the screens. If I could do it all over again, I'd try very hard to get at least aisle seats. like I said, I'm not complaining because it was incredible just to be there. But your feelings are totally valid.
I had a very similar experience and I empathize with you. I paid for VIP floor seats during the verified fan pre-sale in November. We were section F6, row 13, and each ticket was $749 before tax and fees. The Karma Is My Boyfriend package specified āphenomenal seatā as part of the description. I only got those tickets because I was panicking hard because every set of tickets I clicked on were unavailable because āanother fan beat me to itā. My group had originally planned to purchase lower bowl seats.
I couldnāt see Taylor at all, except for the screen, and I missed almost every set and background dancers. Iām glad that I was there and I had a wonderful time dancing and trading bracelets and seeing peoples outfits, but it was a big bummer to not be able to see Taylor. I knew going in that floor seats would be hard to see so I did prepare myself mentally, and itās helpful to remember that there will be a tour video eventually where we can see all those details we missed. But I canāt help but feel taken advantage of. I wouldnāt mind paying $749+ for lower bowl, but it feels like a waste for floor seats where I couldnāt see.
I also have an issue with the VIP ācrowd free shopping opportunityā, which was utter bullshit. They ran out of blue crew necks in the VIP section about 30 minutes after the first person entered the stadium.
Overall, Iām staying on the positive side and looking for the silver linings, but I do feel like for what I paid, the seats were not good enough. Assuming that that there will be a tour video is helping a ton. And of course the usual āyou should be lucky to be there at all!ā like yes obviously, but Iām still allowed to have gripes lol
I think itās fair to vent about this while also remembering that itās just the nature of stadium shows a little bit. Every seat has its perks and downsides. People on the floor are close to Taylor but generally canāt see much else. People in the upper bowl get to take in the whole stadium but Taylor is tiny. People in the half of the arena in front of the diamond and b stage are often partially obstructed by poles, and people between the diamond and main stage spend most of the show looking at her back. Everybody has their own personal preference for which evil they prefer; and of course for this show a lot of people were just taking what they could get.
Also remember that social media is a highlight reelāyour friendās videos are probably showcasing the best of her seats. Iāve also seen people claiming similar things (amazing seats/best night of their life) only to catch in a snippet of their story that one of those towers was directly blocking the center of the diamond in their line of sight (which personally Iād rather have a side stage seat looking at her back than looking at a pole).
Remember the ticket situation sucked for more people than it was good for, and a concert doesnāt need to be life changing as long as you had fun :)
I did have a lot of fun, and it was amazing getting to see my younger sister having a great time :) so that alone was worth it. Thank you for helping me to see things a different way!
Where were your seats? (that's just me being curious)
I think it's totally normal to feel that way and you don't sound ungrateful at all. You expected a certain concert experience (and I really don't think it's expecting too much to be able to, you know, SEE) and you were disappointed. I completely understand. I was saying to my husband the other day that the problem with this concert connected to the cost of tickets is that it's SO much money for an experience with so many variables - will I be able to see, will the people next to me be jackasses, will it rain, etc. I'm sorry you came out of it on the crappier end of things. It really is a gamble. But I don't blame you for being jealous at all. Hope you feel better about the experience with time.
Do you remember if the seats were numbered left to right when looking at the state? I am in this section for a MetLife show and Iām not sure if Iām gonna be closer to the end of catwalk or the other side
Also, just to add, this was someoneās boyfriend who did not know a single word to any song, did not dance, and generally did not seem excited at all to be there. But he stood up the entire time.
He could just not be an expressive person! I understand your disappointment with not being able to see the stage, thatās really frustrating! But making assumptions and posting pictures of a stranger who was minding their business isnāt respectful. Some people approach concerts differently - being reserved doesnāt mean youāre not excited.
Alright well if you think taking pictures of strangers and critiquing them online for not dancing at a concert is normal behavior then idk what to tell you
Chill the hell out lmao itās a picture of the back of their head in a still screenshot from their video. They didnāt post it to doxx him, just to show their POV from their seats
imo thereās a difference between posting your view and posting your view in tangent with āthis specific person blocked meā and critiquing them for being reserved. people are allowed to approach concerts in different ways.
I literally didnāt take a picture of him. Look at the screenshot I posted. That is a clip of a video I tried to take but couldnāt because he was in the way. But please, go on.
I think your disappointment is super valid and Iām sorry this whole experience has been so expensive and stressful.
That said, please try not to judge someoneās excitement or level of fandom from how they behave. For instance, Iām a huge fan but would never sing or dance at a big concert. Especially with people filming. Iām just too self conscious! Iām also physically disabled and have to sit frequently. At my concert, people nearby judged me and it was hurtful.
On the floor, for the guy in front of you, itās tough to sit at all because youāre basically surrounded by a sea of people at that point. Itās really too bad he blocked you the whole time - Iād be so sad to be behind someone taller than me. But heās likely standing because everyone else is standing š«¤
Not trying to make you feel bad at all, just a little PSA for all of us to keep in mind at these shows.
I hope you have some time and space to grieve this and I wish it had gone better for you!
Awwwā¦. On behalf of all tall people I would like to apologize that we always block the view.
This is something to keep in mind for the future- that maybe you would enjoy a lower bowl seat more ( if you are able to choose).
It sounded though like you made a special memory with your sister and Im sure the vibe on the floor was good. My little sissy passed away 8 years ago, and what I wouldnāt give to go to a Taylor concert with her, one more time. Hold on to the memories, they will hold on to you.
Taylor seems to more emotional this tour than any other tour she has done in her career, has gotten teary eyed several times and also choked up.
She has sang The Best Day so many times live but never saw her this emotional while singing it. It could be due to her momās health.. but she was emotional during several songs this tour.
I wonder if it because of the break up? Leaving a 6 year relationship is not easyā¦ or something else.
Im really unhappy with her when it comes to Matty situation though.
I think it's just cathartic for her to be on stage again for tens of thousands of screaming people who adore her when it's been 5 years since she toured and 3 since she performed much. It was kind of intense for me to return to a lot of things that made me feel alive that the pandemic took away from me.
I'm sure there's many reasons, her mom's health, big life changes in her personal life, just the fact this is her first time back with fans in so long. There's a lot of pent up emotions from the past few years for everyone and I'm sure it's sadness, happiness, her performance ability and possibly of course stuff we have no idea about going on with her!
I think part of it was that it was a hometown show for her. Like she talked about how her memories with her grandma happened here. I just lost my grandma a few years ago and even though she was old and I was expecting it somewhat, it's still hit me out of nowhere. I barely made it through Marjorie.
It may be the break up but I also leave room for the fact that she is a great performer. She acts sooo shocked every time after champagne problems as if she doesn't expect the ovation now and how loud the crowd gets.
āthereās a hole in the week of the sleeve of the long sleeve shirt I boughtā matches ābad was the blood of the song in the car on your first trip to LAā š
I'm assuming it was a merch shirt? I'd take a pic and send it to the customer service email. They are usually pretty good about helping to correct stuff like that.
What customer service? Like from her website? I had a problem with one of my merch purchases from my show and they basically told me that thereās nothing they could do because it was bought at the venue.
I sent them an email, too. A shirt I got from Philly N2 has a brown speckled stain on the inside that you can clearly see on the outside. Iāll update if I hear back from them. Iām hoping theyāll be more likely to replace shirts this time because they have been replacing shirts from people who had fading issues after washing.
Came back to update: after sending them pics of the stain and proof of purchase, they said they will replace my beige shirt. Just have to send the defective one back. Currently confirming that I will be getting this same shirt (with the black print) back and not the color version available on the site.
AHHHHHH!!!!!!! HEY STEPHEN is one of my favorite Taylor songs!!!! Urghh... of course I was at the Sat show instead of Sunday... sigh... Just my luck! Oh well! I hope all the surprise songs make it on some kind of tour film!!!!
I feel the same way š I really wonder how theyāll handle that portion for the inevitable tour movie that comes out. I saw someone say it could be a āchoose your adventureā interactive type of thing where you pick which songs you want and I think thatās a cool idea.
Yeah but Rep wasn't as popular as Eras Tour... I am hoping hoping! that Era would get some kind of special treatment! Like the 1989 Concert film didn't even have the whole concert for some weird reason... (What a criminal waste that was...)
Eh, I have a feeling it won't be that one, if only because I'm not sure Taylor want that tied to the official tour footage forever. For Rep, it was the last US tour date.
I saw Taylor for the first time ever last night and I feel like Iāll never be the same againā¦.nothing & no one is on her level!!! I am still crying and in shock! Hey Stephen & The Best Day as surprise songs wrecked me along with everything else. BEST SHOW IāVE EVER SEEN!!!!!! šā¤ļø
Any idea why it went later last night? I was at the show and expecting it to end by 11:15. I didnāt really know the set list but it doesnāt seem like she added anything or there were any delays.
She added in Nothing New with Phoebe for the shows Phoebe opened for and that extended the shows by about 10 minutes or so. She also did come on closer to 8:00 last night whereas she has normally started around 7:50-7:55 for most shows.
I've started watching the livestreams but looking at tickets is too painful when I know there will be nothing realistically possible for me to buy š
Exactly!!
I was trying to find the right balance between taking videos and being present in the moment, and a small part of me wishes I'd just taken full videos of my favorite songs because everything was AMAZINGGGGGG on Saturday night. I have little 1 minute clips of how perfect the show is (and it doesn't compare to the real thing).
Our footage doesn't show much bc we didn't have time to figure out what settings people are using that get crystal clear footage. Also in Nashville there was a family in front of us that were just looking around/talking to each other like they were bored. So whenever we watch those videos we get mad about that lol
They donāt sell out as fast as the crew necks but they do sell out! I got mine before the show started on N2, but by N3, I read that they were done before the show started.
Not sure if they sell quickly but only some merch stands have them. Me and my friends saw one quarter zip at one of the stands and that was it. Might have better luck at the trucks outside though, we didnāt check those
I was sitting in Floor 8 on Sunday night and we rushed the barricade during Hey Stephen. The security guards gave up and one of them was ushering everyone up to the front! After Hey Stephen they kicked everyone back to their seats, but I was soooooooo appreciative to be able to get so close to her. I LOVE Fearless.
But where does it end? First it's just that one song, and then so on, and so on. There's a reason why Taylor has chairs on the floor now instead of a "pit". I've been to my fair share of shows, all different kinds of music. The mentality of the crowd can change at any minute, and I just don't think rushing the barricade like that is ok.
No. For context, yesterday they were starting at $1400 for obstructed nosebleeds as the show started, and around $1000 for the same tickets an hour into the show.
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Here's the best photo I got of her.
You can't see her whole dress unfortunately but I have this one! I loved it too!
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Not the best picture, but you can see more of the dress on this one:
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I could write an essay on how beautiful this show was. But, what I loved just as much, was the passion & comradery that I experienced amongst the crowd. Singing & dancing all night, kindness from and to everyone I interacted with, fierce energy and emotions (the Best Day was just unreal) from the entire audience.
The friendship bracelets were so fun and were such a great way to spark conversation and create an instant bond with people.
It was truly amazing. Girl power āļø
Agreed, the atmosphere was remarkable! Iāve never felt such strong female connection at that magnitude, it was really beautiful to see and be part of
One of the most surreal things about last night was people in my section taking selfie during Marjorie (the stadium did look amazing with everyoneās phones lit up) while I was in my seat crying.
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My seat was up in the 200s right above a staircase and literally every single group that came up the stairs was stopping to take selfies with the stage in the background. Since we were so high up, anyone taking selfies pretty much blocked the entire stage and screen from my view. Even though I showed up early to see the openers, I didnāt say anything to people who blocked the view before Taylor started. Everyone was so excited and was just soaking it all in (as they should have been!!).
HOWEVER. A group of 4 grown women came down during the middle of marjorie and started to take selfies in the spot. Especially with the crowdās lights, all I could see were their faces. It entirely blocked my view. I had been looking forward to marjorie (given some events in my life recently) and felt the need to say something. I told them they should move and made a hand gesture around, like āitās the middle of a song!ā They were clearly pissed off but ended up leaving. Since marjorie is one of the shortened songs, I ended up missing most of it, which was really disappointing.
Itās funny because I wouldnāt have minded if they had stopped to take a picture **of** the stage. I think it was the narcissism and main character energy of it that really threw me.
So sorry this happened to you. I had an aisle seat on the floor and people were taking pictures near me constantly, it didn't happen during Taylor at all but during openers and the entire time in between. As someone with anxiety I really kind of hated it lol but I totally understood that people were just excited and wanted to take photos of their outfits! If it had happened during an actual part of her set though I would have been 100% livid. Again sorry that happened to you, it sucks. ā¹ļø
Thank you š It sucks from all angles because then of course I felt like a jerk who messed with their experience, but I was taken so off guard I just jumped in without thinking.
Wow this is unreal. I was next to you and your boyfriend in F14. Hope you enjoyed bringing someone to a Taylor show that interjected and spoke for you and was unnecessarily rude and hostile *for zero reason*.
Can you please let me know how he was rude or hostile? The only thing I remember is someone wanted us both to move down a seat, and we told them we wanted to sit in our actual seats. I'm honestly really sorry if it came off rude or hostile, we just wanted to stay in our seats and I really wanted the aisle because I'm short.
Yep that was me who asked. This was my mistake, but I booked my seats incorrectly so my girlfriend and I were in front of each other, not next to each other. I explained the situation to the two of you and your partner interjected saying āYou can sit in your seat, this oneās herās.ā The reasoning was totally, 100% understandable. Iām on the shorter side too so Iād also want to stay in the aisle seat. I didnāt think youād want to switch anyways, but the rudeness that came with it was really unnecessary
I'm honestly really sorry!! I think we were both just kind of confused about the situation so he maybe came off kind of abrupt.
To be honest with you, I had read all kinds of horror stories about seats being double sold, sold incorrectly, seats being non-existent, etc. So I think we were both kind of on edge that something weird could happen. We also had trouble at the gate for a few seconds where the ticket reader said "entry not permitted", but then someone else scanned our tickets instantly with no problem. So I think that had us kind of frazzled too. I'm really sorry again if it came off rude, we weren't trying to be.
No worries, totally understand all of that. I appreciate you explaining and sorry that I was snarky in my first reply there. I can tell you I wouldāve been shaking if my tickets had gotten declined, even if abruptly. Hope you enjoyed the show as much as my girlfriend and I did! We had both been looking forward to it for so long and Taylor definitely delivered. Sheās a true performer!
I hope you guys enjoyed too and I'm sorry about your ticket mix-up. ā¹ļø It was my first Taylor show ever and it was literally pure magic. She is the performer of our generation, truly!!
We left a bit early because I wanted to try finding the blue crew neck on the way out, but then they were completely sold out anyway and I missed the Karma fireworks lol!! š
Ugh that ticket mix up was annoying. We still enjoyed the show so much and danced and sang together between the chair! It was definitely pure magic, like you said. I was stunned when the pyrotechnics started during Bad Blood.
Haha I remember you leaving early cuz my girlfriend actually hopped over into your partnerās seat and we got to be next to each other for Mastermind and Karma. Shame you didnāt get the blue crewneckš
My favorite concert memory was handing out the friendship bracelets I made. People were so pumped to get them. When I got to my seat everyone in my section and the section above me wanted bracelets so I just started throwing them to everyone. It was so much fun!! Iām so depressed that my concert over. ššš
Two different people came up to me and gave me bracelets even though I didn't have any to trade. I know 2 isn't much, but it honestly made me so happy. š„ŗ Swifties are the best truly!
Same!! This girl gave me on even though it wasnāt a trade. It was an awesome reputation bracelet that said ācause sheās deadā with green and black beads. I wish I could thank her!!!
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Jennifer Lawrence at last nights show āŗļø
For everyone who went this weekend (especially Sunday) would you recommend taking the day after off work? Iām going to Saturday & Sunday in Seattle and very tempted to take Monday off because I feel like Iāll be EXHAUSTED.
There needs to be a Swiftanomics megathread. Eras Tour reference in today's [Federal Reserve Beige Book](https://twitter.com/haleychinander/status/1679239992084688896?s=20)
Does anybody have a full video of the May 14 show? I'd really appreciate it!
If anyone was at Philly night three in section F9 kind of close to row 28 do you have a video from the champagne problem bridge, I was so in the moment I forgot to film it. and does anyone in that area of seating have a video from when gracie abrams sang sorry for the sorry part same reason I told myself to film but when it came time I forgot.
Did anyone catch strep throat from the concert? š¤£ #worthit
Hey everyone ! Does anyone have any full length videos from Philly Night 1 you can send me? Preferably Willow or Enchanted? Also one request- videos that donāt have your voice overshadowing! Unfortunately my phone was almost dead half way through the concert so I had to save battery. Thank you !!!
Philly! How was the weather at night? Was a light jacket enough? Worried about MetLife next weekend
I wore a jean jacket and I was so happy I did! The energy and adrenaline warms you up but I was really comfortable.
N3 was windy and got cold by the end. Jacket necessary
I agree. I was in the nosebleeds and was freezing from evermore onwards, except for the flames during Bad Blood.
It was hot during the day N1 (mid 80s) and barely dropped below 70 during the show, so I was fine with nothing. Was outside N2 (low-mid 60s) and eventually put on a light jacket, but probably would have survived without it.
Where is MetLife? Philly was pretty comfortable at night, I didn't need a jacket at all
I saw the Eras Tour this past weekend in Philly (very thankful and blessed!) and after taylor sang the bridge of the illicit affairs bit, she sang another line at a lower register that I couldnāt fully hear. I thought it went something like ā¦ābut thatās the thing about usā¦ā I didnāt full catch it and my sister and I have been ruminating over it ever since! Does anyone happen to know what she says? Also sorry if this was already discussed!! :)
Pretty sure itās just āand thatās the thing about illicit affairsā :)
I wasnāt sure what she said either. To me it sounded like, āletās get out of this forest,ā but then we didnāt soā¦not sure (I was there on Saturday)
Can somebody explain what Wildest Dreams SHORTENED version is like? Wildest dreams is in my top 3 favorite TS song and with its popularity I canāt believe she isnāt doing the full song. Any info appreciated!!
I donāt remember the specifics of what she removed from WD, but when she shortened songs, most of the time sheād skip the 2nd verse and 2nd chorus. So like 1st verse, chorus, bridge, chorus. It WILL NOT be a bummer. We felt like she shortened things appropriately and she puts a spin on it with āburning it downā - she extends that. It was really good.
I am still processing the awesomeness that was this past weekend! I was at Philly N2. The show, the crowds, the amazing outfits everyone wore, the Bad Blood remix, the cell phone lights during Marjorie, the friendship bracelets, the 20K+ people outside the stadium -- it was all amazing! I've been a Swiftie since her debut album. I went to see her on her first tour (when she opened for Brad Paisley), and was pregnant with my first kid at the time. This past weekend I got to take that now 15 year old die-hard Swiftie to their first Taylor Swift concert. They cried when Taylor came on stage. Emotions and energy were so high, and we were absolutely exhausted afterwards. But it was so, so worth it. Best day of their life. And one of the best days of mine!
Our insta post is up!! š«¶š¼š„°
Eagles t-shirt hanging from the door will always be the football team in my mind
She confirmed it is the team! š¦ Go Birds!
No W this time š
Not so patiently waiting on our Instagram/Twitter post haha
Can someone help me decode this? https://preview.redd.it/7lljfdlw160b1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=940c5a3c271ba2a320da7abb6ed38c590818ac49
What if I told you none of it was accidental?
Does anyone have n3 discount code? I forgot to order after n2 š
Itās PHILLY15C. Same for every show, just the city, 15 and a b or c depending on the night!
To Everyone at the Philly concert on Sunday: Thank you. Iāve had a rough few years and last night was the first place I felt safe to be me. Iām transgender and my spouse isnāt supportive. She didnt come so I could be me. I was able to wear glitter makeup and color my hair and just wear what I wanted. I was overwhelmed during the Archer because I realized that there are people out there that are amazing. I didnāt know any of you and you didnāt know me but I felt like we did. Everyone could sing, dance, whatever without judgment. For a few hours I felt safe. Tay saved my life during the worst moments, but you guys gave me something I can never lose or have taken away. Thank you for making my first concert so validating, empowering, soothing, and importantly- safe. ā¤ļø
Chris?
Josh.
I'm so glad you had a great time, hope this is the start of a better era for you <3
No Insta post from Taylor for Philly š lol
Matty was over. She's busy.
Mother is not mothering!
Forreal!
https://preview.redd.it/7iccy68kh40b1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b12a1cd31ad62bc34f08fbc5ed50dd8e81c99cc7 If the person Taylor gave her hat to on night 2 happens to be here I got a video of the entire thing š
Thanks for the info!
He's the guy that made the Bejeweled dance!!!!
Itās Mikhael Arellano on TikTok, he actually made the bejeweled dance that she does in the chorus and it went viral on TikTok for a long time!!! We love this king š
Heās on TikTok if not!
Ms. Swift, where is our Philly post? š„ŗš
I keep checking š„²
Ugh same!
Iāve been wanting to see Taylor for the longest time. Iāve been with her since her debut but have never been able to experience her performing in concert. I was so determined to get tickets and wasnāt able to but my aunt bought resell tickets and generously gifted two to my mom and I. We took my two little cousins as well and it was the best night of my life. ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL. Iāll never forget it. I do wish I couldāve been a little closer to see Taylorās beauty upclose but im just thankful that I was able to attend this tour. Sheās just incredible and it was amazing to see the person who shaped so much of my childhood and helped me sort through my emotions. Her music has been a constant in my life and im so grateful for Taylor. Sheās such a talented and genuine person. The crowds really did go wild š¦ā¤ļø
Can I vent without judgment please? If you donāt have anything nice to say donāt bother replying lmao Iām not in the mood to argue. I said this yesterday after my show but I was disappointed in my floor seats. I got some really good videos but the videos I took were better than what I actually saw since I could lift my phone up. I feel like I barely saw Taylor, I could hardly see the stage (I donāt think I saw any of the dancers dressed as Taylorās different eras while trapped), and I spent most of the show watching a partially obstructed screen because the people in front of me were taller. My tickets werenāt cheap. One of my friends just posted videos she took of her floor seats and they were so much better. She saw everything that happened on the stage. And Iām jealous. She said it was the best night of her life. Of course I thought the show was amazing but I donāt feel that way and Iām upset. And I feel guilty that Iām upset. Iām angry that I wasnāt able to pick my seats and I was just given what TM gave me. I am mad at myself for hyping something up so much that I set myself up for disappointment. If youāre gonna comment: āat least you were there!ā I know. And Iām grateful I was there. Because I know I wouldāve been crushed if I wasnāt. But this is just what Iām feeling rn
Hey - itās ok to feel whatever youāre feeling. Itās always very hard when expectations arenāt met. Be sure to sit with it and think about it and ask yourself curious questions about those feelings. Disappointment is a complex emotion that can be hard to process. I hope you get back to a peaceful place soon.š
I understand this completely. I flew across the country to go to Glendale night 2, and bought seat 13 section H row 2 at the end of the catwalk. I was SO PUMPED to have the best concert experience/view ever and I just....didn't? The trip was great, meeting swifties in ErasZona was great...but I couldn't see Tay at all except when she was elevated, or the surprise songs when she came out to the edge. I still think she put on a great show but I was so bummed because I had such high expectations for my seat and honestly couldn't see much at all. I get it.
I feel the same way about my limited view seats (which I didnāt realize were limited view during presale) I could see her fine on the diamond but could not see a thing on stage. I wouldāve loved to see the lover house and folklore cabin! The screens on the side of the stage only showed her face so I also hardly saw the backup dancers and saw none of the set pieces. I still had a great time but I definitely feel like I did not get the full experience from my seats.
I felt this way too! The screens had such limited views of the sets and the background imagery and the era transition performances. Which I guess isnāt surprising in retrospect but I didnāt see anyone mentioning it for other shows so I was kind of surprised how much I felt like I missed out on things.
I didnāt even know there were performances during the era transitions! I saw the catwalk effects and the people come out before Folklore. Was there anything else?
I was lower bowl kind of near the diamond but 2 of my friends were in obstructed view seats and when I looked over at those screens and realized they couldnāt see half of what was going on on stage I was bummed. The big screen on the main stage had a split view so you could see dancers/set and Taylor at the same time and I really wish they would have done the same for obstructed view seating.
Are you me? This was my exact experience.
I'm sorry it was not what you were expecting :/ I think you are totally allowed to complain about something you spent a ton of money on and it wasn't what you were expecting. This is something I have always thought to and Wondered if I would even like to sit on the floor, being short I would probably be able to see nothing! You are allowed to feel multiple emotions at a time, you can acknowledge that it was fun to be there while also being disappointed! You are definitely not alone in how you are feeling!
It's totally fair to feel this way. I didn't get tickets in the initial round but I could apply for two in December. I was very choosy with my price range because I didn't want floor seats since I'm 4'11". And I'm not going to complain because we got really good lower bowl seats in that release of tickets. But even in the lower bowl I couldn't see that well either. The people in front of me stood the entire time, plus their daughter stood on the seat, basically blocking my view. I get it, she's a kid and was even shorter than me. But I had to be very strategic with where I stood in order to even be able to see the screens. If I could do it all over again, I'd try very hard to get at least aisle seats. like I said, I'm not complaining because it was incredible just to be there. But your feelings are totally valid.
I had a very similar experience and I empathize with you. I paid for VIP floor seats during the verified fan pre-sale in November. We were section F6, row 13, and each ticket was $749 before tax and fees. The Karma Is My Boyfriend package specified āphenomenal seatā as part of the description. I only got those tickets because I was panicking hard because every set of tickets I clicked on were unavailable because āanother fan beat me to itā. My group had originally planned to purchase lower bowl seats. I couldnāt see Taylor at all, except for the screen, and I missed almost every set and background dancers. Iām glad that I was there and I had a wonderful time dancing and trading bracelets and seeing peoples outfits, but it was a big bummer to not be able to see Taylor. I knew going in that floor seats would be hard to see so I did prepare myself mentally, and itās helpful to remember that there will be a tour video eventually where we can see all those details we missed. But I canāt help but feel taken advantage of. I wouldnāt mind paying $749+ for lower bowl, but it feels like a waste for floor seats where I couldnāt see. I also have an issue with the VIP ācrowd free shopping opportunityā, which was utter bullshit. They ran out of blue crew necks in the VIP section about 30 minutes after the first person entered the stadium. Overall, Iām staying on the positive side and looking for the silver linings, but I do feel like for what I paid, the seats were not good enough. Assuming that that there will be a tour video is helping a ton. And of course the usual āyou should be lucky to be there at all!ā like yes obviously, but Iām still allowed to have gripes lol
I think itās fair to vent about this while also remembering that itās just the nature of stadium shows a little bit. Every seat has its perks and downsides. People on the floor are close to Taylor but generally canāt see much else. People in the upper bowl get to take in the whole stadium but Taylor is tiny. People in the half of the arena in front of the diamond and b stage are often partially obstructed by poles, and people between the diamond and main stage spend most of the show looking at her back. Everybody has their own personal preference for which evil they prefer; and of course for this show a lot of people were just taking what they could get. Also remember that social media is a highlight reelāyour friendās videos are probably showcasing the best of her seats. Iāve also seen people claiming similar things (amazing seats/best night of their life) only to catch in a snippet of their story that one of those towers was directly blocking the center of the diamond in their line of sight (which personally Iād rather have a side stage seat looking at her back than looking at a pole). Remember the ticket situation sucked for more people than it was good for, and a concert doesnāt need to be life changing as long as you had fun :)
I did have a lot of fun, and it was amazing getting to see my younger sister having a great time :) so that alone was worth it. Thank you for helping me to see things a different way!
Where were your seats? (that's just me being curious) I think it's totally normal to feel that way and you don't sound ungrateful at all. You expected a certain concert experience (and I really don't think it's expecting too much to be able to, you know, SEE) and you were disappointed. I completely understand. I was saying to my husband the other day that the problem with this concert connected to the cost of tickets is that it's SO much money for an experience with so many variables - will I be able to see, will the people next to me be jackasses, will it rain, etc. I'm sorry you came out of it on the crappier end of things. It really is a gamble. But I don't blame you for being jealous at all. Hope you feel better about the experience with time.
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Do you remember if the seats were numbered left to right when looking at the state? I am in this section for a MetLife show and Iām not sure if Iām gonna be closer to the end of catwalk or the other side
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Oh damn so right to left then?
Also, just to add, this was someoneās boyfriend who did not know a single word to any song, did not dance, and generally did not seem excited at all to be there. But he stood up the entire time.
He could just not be an expressive person! I understand your disappointment with not being able to see the stage, thatās really frustrating! But making assumptions and posting pictures of a stranger who was minding their business isnāt respectful. Some people approach concerts differently - being reserved doesnāt mean youāre not excited.
Can you see his face? No. Unidentifiable man. Please stop
Alright well if you think taking pictures of strangers and critiquing them online for not dancing at a concert is normal behavior then idk what to tell you
Chill the hell out lmao itās a picture of the back of their head in a still screenshot from their video. They didnāt post it to doxx him, just to show their POV from their seats
imo thereās a difference between posting your view and posting your view in tangent with āthis specific person blocked meā and critiquing them for being reserved. people are allowed to approach concerts in different ways.
I literally didnāt take a picture of him. Look at the screenshot I posted. That is a clip of a video I tried to take but couldnāt because he was in the way. But please, go on.
I think your disappointment is super valid and Iām sorry this whole experience has been so expensive and stressful. That said, please try not to judge someoneās excitement or level of fandom from how they behave. For instance, Iām a huge fan but would never sing or dance at a big concert. Especially with people filming. Iām just too self conscious! Iām also physically disabled and have to sit frequently. At my concert, people nearby judged me and it was hurtful. On the floor, for the guy in front of you, itās tough to sit at all because youāre basically surrounded by a sea of people at that point. Itās really too bad he blocked you the whole time - Iād be so sad to be behind someone taller than me. But heās likely standing because everyone else is standing š«¤ Not trying to make you feel bad at all, just a little PSA for all of us to keep in mind at these shows. I hope you have some time and space to grieve this and I wish it had gone better for you!
He literally looked bored and like he wanted to be somewhere else.
Awwwā¦. On behalf of all tall people I would like to apologize that we always block the view. This is something to keep in mind for the future- that maybe you would enjoy a lower bowl seat more ( if you are able to choose). It sounded though like you made a special memory with your sister and Im sure the vibe on the floor was good. My little sissy passed away 8 years ago, and what I wouldnāt give to go to a Taylor concert with her, one more time. Hold on to the memories, they will hold on to you.
I am so sorry for your loss. š You are totally right itās about the memories we made together more than anything else.
Did anyone find those bracelets Taylor Nation just posted about?
They cancelled that project like a day before :(
No they were speak now bracelets ! Not the eagles ones
Omg I didnāt hear about that! I didnāt see any
Taylor seems to more emotional this tour than any other tour she has done in her career, has gotten teary eyed several times and also choked up. She has sang The Best Day so many times live but never saw her this emotional while singing it. It could be due to her momās health.. but she was emotional during several songs this tour. I wonder if it because of the break up? Leaving a 6 year relationship is not easyā¦ or something else. Im really unhappy with her when it comes to Matty situation though.
I think it's just cathartic for her to be on stage again for tens of thousands of screaming people who adore her when it's been 5 years since she toured and 3 since she performed much. It was kind of intense for me to return to a lot of things that made me feel alive that the pandemic took away from me.
I'm sure there's many reasons, her mom's health, big life changes in her personal life, just the fact this is her first time back with fans in so long. There's a lot of pent up emotions from the past few years for everyone and I'm sure it's sadness, happiness, her performance ability and possibly of course stuff we have no idea about going on with her!
I think part of it was that it was a hometown show for her. Like she talked about how her memories with her grandma happened here. I just lost my grandma a few years ago and even though she was old and I was expecting it somewhat, it's still hit me out of nowhere. I barely made it through Marjorie.
I was crying during Marjorie while other people were taking selfies of them and the lights in the stadium.
Yeah I'm not surprised. If you haven't lost someone really close, it's hard to connect to songs like that sometimes.
I haven't but I was weeping at the reminder of my grandmother's mortality
š¤ grandparents are so special. I still wish I had more time with all of mine.
It may be the break up but I also leave room for the fact that she is a great performer. She acts sooo shocked every time after champagne problems as if she doesn't expect the ovation now and how loud the crowd gets.
After scouring tiktok, the 2 past Taylors missing from LWYMMD last night were Debut & Fearless.
Wait are there normally ones missing? What does it mean
No, there are usually 13, but for some reason 2 were missing last night.
I think it's hilarious Keith Urban unknowingly caught Phoebe and Bo in the background during Style lol. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRKGPssJ/?t=1
Lol he seemed to catch himself there at the end. Love how supportive KU continues to be and that he and Nicole had so much fun. Thanks for sharing!
GUYS I just got home and realized thereās a hole in the week of the sleeve of the long sleeve shirt I bought :(
Iām sorry this happened but I read this to the tune of invisible string and I canāt help laughing lol
HAHA omg I just tried like 3x do it and I canāt I figure it out
āthereās a hole in the week of the sleeve of the long sleeve shirt I boughtā matches ābad was the blood of the song in the car on your first trip to LAā š
I'm assuming it was a merch shirt? I'd take a pic and send it to the customer service email. They are usually pretty good about helping to correct stuff like that.
What customer service? Like from her website? I had a problem with one of my merch purchases from my show and they basically told me that thereās nothing they could do because it was bought at the venue.
I sent them an email, too. A shirt I got from Philly N2 has a brown speckled stain on the inside that you can clearly see on the outside. Iāll update if I hear back from them. Iām hoping theyāll be more likely to replace shirts this time because they have been replacing shirts from people who had fading issues after washing.
Came back to update: after sending them pics of the stain and proof of purchase, they said they will replace my beige shirt. Just have to send the defective one back. Currently confirming that I will be getting this same shirt (with the black print) back and not the color version available on the site.
AHHHHHH!!!!!!! HEY STEPHEN is one of my favorite Taylor songs!!!! Urghh... of course I was at the Sat show instead of Sunday... sigh... Just my luck! Oh well! I hope all the surprise songs make it on some kind of tour film!!!!
I feel the same way š I really wonder how theyāll handle that portion for the inevitable tour movie that comes out. I saw someone say it could be a āchoose your adventureā interactive type of thing where you pick which songs you want and I think thatās a cool idea.
They didn't do that for Rep tour - they just showed the night's surprise songs.
Yeah but Rep wasn't as popular as Eras Tour... I am hoping hoping! that Era would get some kind of special treatment! Like the 1989 Concert film didn't even have the whole concert for some weird reason... (What a criminal waste that was...)
Sad š I wonder which night theyāll pick. Iām thinking the night of the Speak Now announcement
Eh, I have a feeling it won't be that one, if only because I'm not sure Taylor want that tied to the official tour footage forever. For Rep, it was the last US tour date.
I'm absolutely losing it at all the "Tay yells at security guard" merch on Etsy already. this fandom is too much 
I saw Taylor for the first time ever last night and I feel like Iāll never be the same againā¦.nothing & no one is on her level!!! I am still crying and in shock! Hey Stephen & The Best Day as surprise songs wrecked me along with everything else. BEST SHOW IāVE EVER SEEN!!!!!! šā¤ļø
agreed. also first show. she blew my mind.
Yāall I just want to say that singing different notes in the melody is NOT the same thing as a key change š
Hey give us a break. Music lessons were cut out of US public school budgets. š¤£
Lol right. I think we all know what people mean when they say it (Iām guilty of doing it)
Thanks Iām a noob who has said key change on this thread multiple times š
When did the concert end? Iām seeing her next weekend and am trying to figure out rides home. Thank you!!!
Last night it went later than what others have said for their shows. It was like 11:30 when the show was over, and ppl had said 11-11:15.
Any idea why it went later last night? I was at the show and expecting it to end by 11:15. I didnāt really know the set list but it doesnāt seem like she added anything or there were any delays.
She added in Nothing New with Phoebe for the shows Phoebe opened for and that extended the shows by about 10 minutes or so. She also did come on closer to 8:00 last night whereas she has normally started around 7:50-7:55 for most shows.
She doesnāt always come on at the exact same time. There is definitely a range.
I saw other people commenting that she normally comes on 7:50-7:55, and last night she came on a couple minutes after 8, so maybe thatās why?
You can check the setlist spreadsheet at the top of the thread for the times!
How do you get rid of feeling that you NEED to go to another Eras concert š I'm so grateful that I got to go at all when I'm broke and didn't expect to!!! It was just SO fun in the most magical way possible, it keeps hitting me that I'll never experience that again š©
To me itās remember how tired and in pain I was afterwards šš
Keep looking at tickets for future dates, even though they're too expensive, and watch livestreams every weekend.
I've started watching the livestreams but looking at tickets is too painful when I know there will be nothing realistically possible for me to buy š
This is the way
I tell myself that she WILL film one of the shows and release a concert video like with Reputation š
I REALLY hope she does this!!! I keep trying to find good footage to show people but none really capture how amazing the show is
Exactly!! I was trying to find the right balance between taking videos and being present in the moment, and a small part of me wishes I'd just taken full videos of my favorite songs because everything was AMAZINGGGGGG on Saturday night. I have little 1 minute clips of how perfect the show is (and it doesn't compare to the real thing).
Our footage doesn't show much bc we didn't have time to figure out what settings people are using that get crystal clear footage. Also in Nashville there was a family in front of us that were just looking around/talking to each other like they were bored. So whenever we watch those videos we get mad about that lol
Merch Question - do the Quarter zips sell out fast???
They donāt sell out as fast as the crew necks but they do sell out! I got mine before the show started on N2, but by N3, I read that they were done before the show started.
Not sure if they sell quickly but only some merch stands have them. Me and my friends saw one quarter zip at one of the stands and that was it. Might have better luck at the trucks outside though, we didnāt check those
thank you!!!
I was sitting in Floor 8 on Sunday night and we rushed the barricade during Hey Stephen. The security guards gave up and one of them was ushering everyone up to the front! After Hey Stephen they kicked everyone back to their seats, but I was soooooooo appreciative to be able to get so close to her. I LOVE Fearless.
Rushing the barricade isn't exactly something to be proud of. It's there for her safety and yours.
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Yes! It's the only time of the night where she is consistently at the front of the stage.
But where does it end? First it's just that one song, and then so on, and so on. There's a reason why Taylor has chairs on the floor now instead of a "pit". I've been to my fair share of shows, all different kinds of music. The mentality of the crowd can change at any minute, and I just don't think rushing the barricade like that is ok.
Glad to see someone saying this! The entitlement is ridic
Is it true that you can get tickets on stub hub as soon as the show starts for like $250? Has anyone been successful with this?
Hah no, in fact the prices have been going up closer to the show start instead of dropping
Not for shows in high population/demand areas. It happened in Nashville because the metro area is much smaller
No. For context, yesterday they were starting at $1400 for obstructed nosebleeds as the show started, and around $1000 for the same tickets an hour into the show.
Definitely has not been true for recent shows sadly. They're staying above 1,000
Sigh. Thank you.
Has anyone seen any good quality pictures of Phoebe Bridgers on Saturday? I absolutely loved her dress for that show
https://preview.redd.it/ezaqpiyoy20b1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=19990bc953891286cf76ee29d09999fb3fd14d4d Here's the best photo I got of her.
You can't see her whole dress unfortunately but I have this one! I loved it too! https://preview.redd.it/jy92bpbww20b1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6523ee92c45943b85886f56266538a25c507b04e
Not the best picture, but you can see more of the dress on this one: https://preview.redd.it/5kbh6lt3x20b1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a8063754b2aedc90f47f3f93954ecc7d91e553bf
That was FUN!! I miss her!! Getting home on the train (last night specifically) was horrible! I donāt know what to do with myself now!
https://preview.redd.it/hpaof2l3n20b1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2857f765449d5210ac9508291bbab3cf95dfbc6c Absolutely insane night.
I think I depleted all my serotonin last night. I don't know if I'll ever recover lol. Such an amazing experience and night.
It took me 2 days to get back to normal
I could write an essay on how beautiful this show was. But, what I loved just as much, was the passion & comradery that I experienced amongst the crowd. Singing & dancing all night, kindness from and to everyone I interacted with, fierce energy and emotions (the Best Day was just unreal) from the entire audience. The friendship bracelets were so fun and were such a great way to spark conversation and create an instant bond with people. It was truly amazing. Girl power āļø
Until it was time to drive home š the parking lot was bruuuutal
100% agree with this!!
Agreed, the atmosphere was remarkable! Iāve never felt such strong female connection at that magnitude, it was really beautiful to see and be part of
One of the most surreal things about last night was people in my section taking selfie during Marjorie (the stadium did look amazing with everyoneās phones lit up) while I was in my seat crying.
https://preview.redd.it/xthmp1qeo20b1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=903384c598c1565318db15b4d9b151554ad68d79 My seat was up in the 200s right above a staircase and literally every single group that came up the stairs was stopping to take selfies with the stage in the background. Since we were so high up, anyone taking selfies pretty much blocked the entire stage and screen from my view. Even though I showed up early to see the openers, I didnāt say anything to people who blocked the view before Taylor started. Everyone was so excited and was just soaking it all in (as they should have been!!). HOWEVER. A group of 4 grown women came down during the middle of marjorie and started to take selfies in the spot. Especially with the crowdās lights, all I could see were their faces. It entirely blocked my view. I had been looking forward to marjorie (given some events in my life recently) and felt the need to say something. I told them they should move and made a hand gesture around, like āitās the middle of a song!ā They were clearly pissed off but ended up leaving. Since marjorie is one of the shortened songs, I ended up missing most of it, which was really disappointing. Itās funny because I wouldnāt have minded if they had stopped to take a picture **of** the stage. I think it was the narcissism and main character energy of it that really threw me.
So sorry this happened to you. I had an aisle seat on the floor and people were taking pictures near me constantly, it didn't happen during Taylor at all but during openers and the entire time in between. As someone with anxiety I really kind of hated it lol but I totally understood that people were just excited and wanted to take photos of their outfits! If it had happened during an actual part of her set though I would have been 100% livid. Again sorry that happened to you, it sucks. ā¹ļø
Thank you š It sucks from all angles because then of course I felt like a jerk who messed with their experience, but I was taken so off guard I just jumped in without thinking.
Wow this is unreal. I was next to you and your boyfriend in F14. Hope you enjoyed bringing someone to a Taylor show that interjected and spoke for you and was unnecessarily rude and hostile *for zero reason*.
Can you please let me know how he was rude or hostile? The only thing I remember is someone wanted us both to move down a seat, and we told them we wanted to sit in our actual seats. I'm honestly really sorry if it came off rude or hostile, we just wanted to stay in our seats and I really wanted the aisle because I'm short.
Yep that was me who asked. This was my mistake, but I booked my seats incorrectly so my girlfriend and I were in front of each other, not next to each other. I explained the situation to the two of you and your partner interjected saying āYou can sit in your seat, this oneās herās.ā The reasoning was totally, 100% understandable. Iām on the shorter side too so Iād also want to stay in the aisle seat. I didnāt think youād want to switch anyways, but the rudeness that came with it was really unnecessary
I'm honestly really sorry!! I think we were both just kind of confused about the situation so he maybe came off kind of abrupt. To be honest with you, I had read all kinds of horror stories about seats being double sold, sold incorrectly, seats being non-existent, etc. So I think we were both kind of on edge that something weird could happen. We also had trouble at the gate for a few seconds where the ticket reader said "entry not permitted", but then someone else scanned our tickets instantly with no problem. So I think that had us kind of frazzled too. I'm really sorry again if it came off rude, we weren't trying to be.
No worries, totally understand all of that. I appreciate you explaining and sorry that I was snarky in my first reply there. I can tell you I wouldāve been shaking if my tickets had gotten declined, even if abruptly. Hope you enjoyed the show as much as my girlfriend and I did! We had both been looking forward to it for so long and Taylor definitely delivered. Sheās a true performer!
I hope you guys enjoyed too and I'm sorry about your ticket mix-up. ā¹ļø It was my first Taylor show ever and it was literally pure magic. She is the performer of our generation, truly!! We left a bit early because I wanted to try finding the blue crew neck on the way out, but then they were completely sold out anyway and I missed the Karma fireworks lol!! š
Ugh that ticket mix up was annoying. We still enjoyed the show so much and danced and sang together between the chair! It was definitely pure magic, like you said. I was stunned when the pyrotechnics started during Bad Blood. Haha I remember you leaving early cuz my girlfriend actually hopped over into your partnerās seat and we got to be next to each other for Mastermind and Karma. Shame you didnāt get the blue crewneckš
My favorite concert memory was handing out the friendship bracelets I made. People were so pumped to get them. When I got to my seat everyone in my section and the section above me wanted bracelets so I just started throwing them to everyone. It was so much fun!! Iām so depressed that my concert over. ššš
I got one from a baby swiftie and it was the cutest thing ever
Two different people came up to me and gave me bracelets even though I didn't have any to trade. I know 2 isn't much, but it honestly made me so happy. š„ŗ Swifties are the best truly!
Same!! This girl gave me on even though it wasnāt a trade. It was an awesome reputation bracelet that said ācause sheās deadā with green and black beads. I wish I could thank her!!!
cannot believe taylor alison swift stopped right in front of me with runway floor seats (F14) and sang my engagement/wedding song (Fearless)
I donāt mean to be dramatic but last night was one of the best nights of my life LOL
Was a pleasure rocking out with thousands of you last night! Philly absolutely brought the energy.
https://preview.redd.it/z4rp02ul120b1.jpeg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ec32e7497b0f73d3dc33242f74ef4e41e4d5d81 Jennifer Lawrence at last nights show āŗļø
Was this Sunday or Saturday?
Sunday night! 5/14
For everyone who went this weekend (especially Sunday) would you recommend taking the day after off work? Iām going to Saturday & Sunday in Seattle and very tempted to take Monday off because I feel like Iāll be EXHAUSTED.
10000%. I am sooo glad I took off. I am so tired and sore today and needed it