- Title: Taylor Swift fans gather in Vancouver for final Eras Tour concerts
- Date: 7th December 2024
- Summary: VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA (DECEMBER 6, 2024) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF TAYLOR SWIFT FANS POSING FOR PHOTOS AT AN ART INSTALLATION OF THE WORD “SWIFTCOUVER” (SOUNDBITE) (English) TAYLOR SWIFT FAN FROM TEXAS, UNITED STATES, KRISTEN, SAYING: “This is just my rendition of her 'Rep' jacket that she wore at her concerts. And this is a custom (patch) of Vancouver.” TAYLOR SWIFT FANS LINING UP AT ART INSTALLATION PEOPLE TAKING PHOTOS (SOUNDBITE) (English) TAYLOR SWIFT FANS FROM TEXAS, UNITED STATES, SABRINA CONDON & KRISTEN, SAYING: CONDON: ”I love her. Thank you so much for empowering young women. I think she is great. Thank you." KRISTEN: "So excited for tonight." PEOPLE WAITING IN LINE VARIOUS OF PEOPLE TAKING PHOTOS AT ART INSTALLATION OF THE WORD (English) "DELICATE" FANS EXCHANGING BRACELETS (SOUNDBITE) (English) TAYLOR SWIFT FAN FROM CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, ROBIN SLOANE, SAYING: "It was a surprise Christmas gift from our parents. We got them (the tickets) last Christmas. So, we've been waiting like 350 days, I think." FANS EXCHANGING BRACELETS (SOUNDBITE) (English) TAYLOR SWIFT FAN FROM CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, ROBIN SLOANE, SAYING: "Obviously, just like the vibe of being there. But I think, just like, everybody here, like trading bracelets and like the relationships are so awesome too." FANS CHATTING TAYLOR SWIFT FAN FROM SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, UNITED STATES, GARRETT ROBINSON SHOWING HIS CUSTOMIZED JACKET (SOUNDBITE) (English) TAYLOR SWIFT FAN FROM SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, UNITED STATES, GARRETT ROBINSON, SAYING: "I really hope she brings back 'Long Live' for the last place cuz that's my favorite song. And I actually hope she announces 'Reputation' or 'Debut' tonight." VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA (DECEMBER 5, 2024) (REUTERS - Access all) VARIOUS OF PEOPLE AT ART INSTALLATION OF THE WORD (English) "CARDIGAN" GROUP OF TAYLOR SWIFT FANS SMILING AND POSING (SOUNDBITE) (English) TAYLOR SWIFT FAN FROM MONTERREY, NUEVO LEON, MEXICO, ROSA GARZA, SAYING: "Yeah, I'm from Mexico. We are going to tomorrow's concert." PEOPLE AT ART INSTALLATION WITH GIANT FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS ADORNING SCULPTURES (SOUNDBITE) (English) TAYLOR SWIFT FAN FROM MONTERREY, NUEVO LEON, MEXICO, ROSA GARZA, SAYING: "I love her. I grew up with her and listening to her songs. So, we like to listen to her music." FANS POSING FOR PHOTOS WITH GIANT BRACELETS ON STATUES (SOUNDBITE) (English) TAYLOR SWIFT FAN FROM MONTERREY, NUEVO LEON, MEXICO, GABRIELA ALCALA, SAYING: "I'm trying to get tickets to I don't have. I went to LA. I went to Mexico City (previous concerts in those cities). And I want to go to the last shows of the Eras Tour cause I'm the biggest fan. I've been a fan since I was I think ten, right now I'm 30, so, a lot of my life." VARIOUS OF PEOPLE AT ART INSTALLATION WITH GIANT FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS ADORNING SCULPTURES VARIOUS OF PEOPLE ENTERING MERCH STORE PEOPLE WAITING IN LINE TO ENTER STADIUM POLICE OUTSIDE STADIUM (SOUNDBITE) (English) TAYLOR SWIFT FANS FROM VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, TIFFANY LAW AND EMILY FENG, SAYING: LAW: “We took the friendship bracelet theme really literally and we thought it would be really cute to pick our favorite songs and put them into a bracelet”. FENG: “Got a wearable bracelet. PEOPLE GATHERED OUTSIDE STADIUM (SOUNDBITE) (English) TAYLOR SWIFT FANS FROM VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, TIFFANY LAW AND EMILY FENG, SAYING: LAW: “I think like the sense of community is something that really is amazing. Like, walking down the street today, I saw so many people just, like, come up to us and, like, just wanted to trade bracelets and just, like, speak with one another. And I feel like, you know, Vancouver has a mentality of like having like a bit more of like a clique-y environment, and that's really not the case. Everyone is so welcoming, so happy.” FENG: “The vibes are just great.” LINE OF PEOPLE ADVANCING TOWARDS STADIUM (SOUNDBITE) (English) TAYLOR SWIFT FAN FROM VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, CASSIE LEONHEARDT, SAYING: “Well, the ‘Lover’ era is my favorite era and this is one of my favorite, like iterations of the bodysuit. So I tried to make my own at home, but I failed, I’m not very crafty, so I ended ordering it from this website instead, and I actually wore it for my birthday party and I'm wearing it for the show tonight.” LINE OF PEOPLE ADVANCING TOWARDS STADIUM EXTERIOR OF STADIUM
- Embargoed: 21st December 2024 05:06
- Keywords: Cardigan Delicate Eras Tour Swiftcouver Taylor Swift friendship bracelets
- Location: VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
- City: VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
- Country: Canada
- Topics: Arts/Culture/Entertainment,Music,North America
- Reuters ID: LVA001535706122024RP1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text:Taylor Swift fans flocked to Vancouver, British Columbia, on Friday (December 6) as the final leg of her record-breaking The Eras Tour kicks off.
Fans from around the globe were seen posing with the "Swiftcouver" art installation, exchanging friendship bracelets, and eagerly lining up at merchandise stores.
Concertgoers were filled with excitement and anticipation, with many traveling long distances to be part of the tour's grand finale. Among them was Gabriela Alcala, a Mexican Taylor Swift fan who journeyed to Vancouver in hopes of securing tickets for one of the final concerts. “I want to go to the last shows of the Eras Tour cause I'm the biggest fan. I've been a fan since I was, I think, ten; right now, I'm 30, so, a lot of my life,” Alcala shared.
Hundreds of attendees embraced the occasion by dressing to represent one of Taylor Swift’s eras. Vancouver local Cassie Leonheardt channeled the 'Lover' era at Friday's concert, while others took a more creative approach. Tiffany Law and Emily Feng, also from Vancouver, stood out by dressing as friendship bracelets.
Swift, 34, has been setting music industry milestones and boosting local economies with The Eras Tour, with the last leg of the concert happening in Canada currently, a phenomenon that some economists have termed "Swiftflation."
Swift released her latest Tortured Poets album in May during Target's first quarter, boosting its sales in its entertainment category by a high-single-digit percentage.
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