7 months, 1 week ago

Taylor Swift’s UK Eras tour ‘could generate close to £1bn’ for economy

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The hugely anticipated UK leg of Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras tour could generate close to a £1bn boost for the economy, it has been predicted. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up “When it comes to cultural icons like Taylor Swift – like we saw with Elvis and Beatlemania in the Fifties and Sixties – supporters have such a strong connection to the artist and to the rest of the fandom that the desire to spend becomes even more powerful.” He added: “For non-fans, £848 may seem like an enormous amount to splash out on a concert – but for Eras Tour ticketholders, every pound they spend is an investment in the memories they’ll create.” Culture secretary Lucy Frazer told The Independent: “From stadium tours to open mic nights, we know all too well that live music is an essential part of British culture. “They are not only set to generate nearly a billion pounds for the economy but will boost our brilliant tourism sector as we welcome gig-goers from around the world.” open image in gallery Swift performs in Paris during her Eras Tour Other experts have offered more moderate takes around the economic impact of Swift’s tour. open image in gallery Lee Hsien defended the exclusivity deal that meant Singapore was the only stop in Swift’s southeast Asia tour Swift signed an exclusivity clause negotiated by Singapore’s prime minister Lee Hsien Loong that was branded “unfriendly” by critics, as it prevented her from performing anywhere else in southeast Asia.

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1 week, 5 days ago

Taylor Swift band member says he’s ‘changed’ in rare insight into grueling Eras Tour

The Independent

1 week, 6 days ago

Taylor Swift rewarded The Eras Tour team generously. Check out who all received $197 million as bonus

Hindustan Times

Singer Taylor Swift has reportedly rewarded the team members of her The Eras Tour generously. Taylor Swift performed with her team during The Eras Tour in Vancouver. "I want to thank every single one of you for being a part of the most thrilling chapter of my entire life to date -- my beloved Eras Tour," she said in a …

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record, grossing an estimated 2.2B dollars

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1 week, 6 days ago

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record, grossing an estimated 2.2B dollars

Deccan Chronicle

New York: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour brought in 2.2 billion dollars in its nearly two-year run, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time for a second year in a row, Pollstar estimates from data collected across 149 shows. What Taylor Swift and The Eras Tour accomplished in 21 months across five continents before 10 million fans is extraordinary and …

Taylor Swift gave staff $197 million in bonuses from $2 billion Eras Tour

The Independent

2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record, grossing an estimated $2.2B, Pollstar says

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour brought in $2.2 billion in its nearly two-year run, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time for a second year in a row, Pollstar estimates from data collected across 149 shows. What Taylor Swift and The Eras Tour accomplished in 21 months across five continents before 10 million fans is extraordinary and …

2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record, grossing an estimated $2.2B, Pollstar says

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour brought …

2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift wraps up Eras Tour, making history as first ever to earn…

Hindustan Times

Taylor Swift wrapped up her Eras Tour after its successful run for 21 months. Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concluded after 21 months with a record-breaking gross of over $2 billion, making it the highest-grossing tour in history. Swift’s Eras Tour makes history According to The New York Times, the singer’s production company, Taylor Swift Touring confirmed to the outlet that …

149 shows, five continents and 10 million fans: Taylor Swift’s $2bn Eras Tour comes to an end

The Independent

2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour wraps up after 1.5 years: Boyfriend on stage to earthquakes, highlights from the journey

Hindustan Times

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has undoubtedly been one of the most monumental pop music events in recent years, and its global expansion only added to its grandeur. Special gift During the Red portion of her Eras Tour in Los Angeles, Taylor Swift gave her “22” hat to Bianka Bryant, the eight-year-old daughter of the late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, on …

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour banked billions, but she didn't keep it all

Salon

Over the past two years, Taylor Swift performed 149 concerts across five continents, earning a record-breaking $2 Billion on her Eras Tour, which closed out with one final show in Vancouver on Sunday night. After untold hours of singing, dancing, costume changes and friendship bracelet organizing, one would think that all that's left to do is pile stacks of cash …

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Taylor Swift's Eras tour makes history: $2.2 billion gross across 21 months

India Today

NEW YORK: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour brought in $2.2 billion in its nearly two-year run, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time for a second year in a row, Pollstar estimates from data collected across 149 shows. What Taylor Swift and The Eras Tour accomplished in 21 months across five continents before 10 million fans is extraordinary and unprecedented. …

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour ends its historic run after two years

India Today

After nearly two years and over 150 shows across five continents, Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour will conclude this Sunday in Vancouver, Canada. The tour, which began in March 2023 in Glendale, Arizona, has been a monumental cultural and economic phenomenon, showcasing 44 songs in a 3.5-hour concert format and representing 10 distinct eras of Swift’s career. The Eras Tour …

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has ended. These numbers show its impact

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has ended. These numbers show its impact

ABC

It's the end of an era for one of the biggest concert tours in history. Izzie Peachy told ABC News she became "obsessed" with Swift's pink and blue Lover bodysuit the moment she saw it and set out on creating her own before the Australian tour was even announced. " Now let's look at the tour on a global level …

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Still in her record-breaking era: Taylor Swift tour smashes record with $2-billion revenue

LA Times

Taylor Swift has smashed yet another record with her blockbuster Eras tour, which closed its nearly two-year run in Vancouver on Sunday. Taylor Swift is not done with her record-breaking era: The pop superstar’s global tour sold more than $2 billion in tickets, making Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour the highest-grossing tour of all time for a second year in …

2 months ago

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Book: A Heartfelt Tribute to Her Past Relationships

News 18

Taylor Swift is releasing a book that will celebrate her Eras Tour and her past relationships. The book will include her notes, behind-the-scenes photos and memories created with fans during the tour. However, it is expected to include comments about those who have mistreated her, including those rumoured relationships. The book will be a special way for fans to keep …

2 months, 1 week ago

Taylor Swift announces new "Eras Tour" book as her lengthy stretch on the road comes to an end

Salon

After almost two long years of touring across the world, Taylor Swift is giving her fans one last treat: an "Eras Tour" book. "We’ll be kicking off the final leg of The 'Eras Tour' this week, which is hard to comprehend," Swift said in her book announcement on Instagram. Related Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton leading the charge in celebrity …

4 months ago

Taylor Swift ends European leg of Eras tour with surprise-packed show

Hindustan Times

LONDON, - Taylor Swift was joined by surprise guest Florence Welch for her first live performance of "Florida!!!" Taylor Swift ends European leg of Eras tour with surprise-packed show The pop megastar also debuted "So Long, London", a ballad that fans widely believe is about the end of her relationship with British actor Joe Alwyn, in the acoustic section of …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift fans are devastated by canceled Eras Tour shows in Austria over apparent attack plot

Associated Press

VIENNA — Pricey tickets for sold-out Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna. The fans gathered on Corneliusgasse specifically because the street name echoes “Cornelia Street,” the name of a contemplative synth-pop track from Swift’s 2019 album, “Lover.” The title refers to a street in New York City’s Greenwich Village, where Swift rented a luxury apartment in 2016 and fans now visit …

5 months ago

Taylor Swift’s tour kept up inflation – but the Bank of England can just shake it off

The Independent

Taylor Swift is a peerless performer. That may not seem so bad, and it is in line with the Bank of England’s target, but the number was worse than the 1.9 per cent economists had hoped for. The restaurants and hotels category posted a 6.2 per cent rise and room rates were highlighted by Grant Fitzner, the chief economist of …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Taylor Swift economy not real? Experts weigh in on ‘Swiftonomics’ amid Europe Eras Tour

Hindustan Times

Taylor Swift is gradually traversing the European continent and seemingly boosting one country’s economy after another. France’s antithetical response to the supposed “Taylor Swift effect” was attributed to the country’s grand hotel capacity and larger population than the other stops. Economists weigh in on the Taylor Swift effect Despite all these recent reports of “Swiftonomics” supposedly consequentially impacting countries, a …

6 months ago

Taylor Swift set to boost London economy by £300 million after selling 640,000 tickets for sold out Wembley shows

Daily Mail

Taylor Swift's eight sold out shows at Wembley are predicted to bring a £300million boost to the London economy. With a total of 640,000 tickets sold, Greater London Authority are expecting fans to spend an average of £471 per person, Taylor has also taken over a giant car park at the stadium to create a merchandise stall which has been …

6 months ago

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Set to Boost London Economy

Bloomberg

00:00 Economists from Barclays think that the arrest tour in the U.K. will add $1,000,000,000 in spending to the economy. But it's not just travel, I guess that it's, you know, buying outfits for the show, buying drinks, bars and restaurants are getting really involved. And so if there's so many businesses getting involved in this therefore competition, surely they're …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

American Taylor Swift fans head to Europe after being priced out of Eras Tour tickets in the US

The Independent

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there

Firstpost

The pop star is scheduled to kick off the 18-city Europe leg of her record-setting Eras Tour in Paris on Thursday, and planeloads of Swifties plan to follow Miss Americana across the pond in the coming weeks Thousands of ride-or-die Taylor Swift fans who missed out on her U.S. concert tour last year or didn’t want to buy exorbitantly priced …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Eras Tour: Taylor Swift's US fans fly to Europe for cheaper tickets

Associated Press

LONDON — Thousands of ride-or-die Taylor Swift fans who missed out on her U.S. concert tour last year or didn’t want to buy exorbitantly priced tickets to see her again found an out-of-the-way solution: Fly to Europe. Yet online travel company Expedia says continent-hopping by Swift’s devotees is part of a larger trend it dubbed “tour tourism” while observing a …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Taylor Swift officially declared billionaire by Forbes. Here's how much she earns

Hindustan Times

Taylor Swift was officially named a member of the three-comma-club Tuesday, as Forbes confirmed rumours estimating her wealth exceeds a billion dollars. Pop star Taylor Swift enters the billionaire league with an immensely successful Eras Tour, generating over $1 billion in revenue. Along with her vast songwriting catalogue, Swift staged the first billion-dollar tour ever – the ongoing Eras Tour …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Taylor Swift is declared a billionaire by Forbes as she joins list of world’s richest following Eras Tour success

The Independent

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Superfans can win a luxury weekend ‘in the life of Taylor Swift’ with London trip worth £15,000

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two Taylor Swift superfans are being offered an Eras Tour experience worth £15,000 as part of …

9 months ago

‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ concert film breaks Disney+ records with 4.6 million views in three days

The Hindu

Taylor Swift continues to reign supreme as her latest concert film, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, shatters records on Disney+. In just three days since its release, the concert film amassed a staggering 4.6 million views, securing its position as the platform’s top music film of all time. Shot during the Eras tour’s electrifying performances in Los Angeles last August, …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift Eras tour angers southeast Asia as Singapore scores lucrative six-night residency

The Independent

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Taylor Swift's Singapore tour amps tourism boom in southeast Asia, hotels and flights booked out

Hindustan Times

The "Swift effect" is about to hit Southeast Asia but Singapore has left some of its neighbours seeing red while it profits from a Taylor-made tourism boom as the star's only stop in the region. Taylor Swift's Singapore tour amps tourism boom in southeast Asia, hotels and flights booked out More than 300,000 fans from the city-state and neighbouring countries …

10 months ago

Taylor Swift's $18 million Singapore deal draws flak for excluding other Asian regions

Hindustan Times

Taylor Swift has kicked off her highly-anticipated Singapore leg of the Era's tour. Taylor Swift's tour causes ASEAN tension over Singapore deal Currently, the pop icon and 14-time Grammy winner, Taylor Swift, holds considerable influence in the entertainment realm. Taylor Swift fuels tension between ASEAN partners While noting the huge following of the American singer-songwriter throughout Thailand and the larger …

10 months, 1 week ago

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour to bring $1.2b to Australian economy in Melbourne alone

Hindustan Times

As Taylor Swift kicks off her Eras tour in Australia on Friday, Genevieve Mylne will be among a legion of fans providing what’s likely to be only a fleeting boost to the economy. “I don’t feel that strongly about any other artist.” With seven shows across Australia’s two biggest cities from Feb. 16-26, the tour could generate A$1.2 billion in …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Disney snags Taylor Swift's concert film in million-dollar bidding war: OTT release date revealed

Hindustan Times

Disney just clinched the first place in a fierce bidding war, securing the rights to Taylor Swift's highly anticipated concert film, The Eras Tour. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo Disney seals $75 million deal with Taylor Swift The concert film, which achieved global blockbuster status, is slated to debut on the streaming platform next month. According to a recent report by Puck …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ concert film heads to Disney+; to include ‘Cardigan’ and four unseen songs

The Hindu

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert movie will soon stream on Disney+. Titled Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, the OTT version will include the ‘Cardigan’ track and four other songs that were not included in the theatrical or VOD releases. Made at a modest budget of $15 million, the film grossed $180.8 million domestically and $80.9 million overseas bringing the …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift in Tokyo: Day 1 highlights, new album updates, and the fan who left her job to attend Eras Tour

Hindustan Times

Swift-mania has hit Tokyo hard! Swiftie super fan goes all out: A dedicated Swiftie from Japan shocked the world by quitting her job just to follow Taylor Swift on her "Eras Tour." So, I quit my job when she announced this Eras Tour.” Taylor Swift's new album - The Tortured Poets Department: During her first day of concert in Tokyo, …

11 months, 1 week ago

How rich is Taylor Swift in 2024? Singer’s smart business choices that made her a billionaire

Hindustan Times

Taylor Swift has rewritten the rules of pop stardom, and now her financial story holds as much intrigue as her chart-topping music. In October 23, following the immensely successful Era's Tour, Taylor Swift crossed the billionaire threshold, as reported by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Decoding Taylor Swift’s income source Unlike other artists who expand their income through various business ventures, …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Swiftenomics: Australian leg of Eras Tour expected to generate $136 million in activity

ABC

As Australia readies for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, Melbourne and Sydney are gearing up for "Swiftenomics". Key points: Venues NSW expects Taylor Swift's Eras Tour to gross $135.6 million in Australia By its end, The Washington Post estimates the concert series will contribute US$5.7 billion to the US economy The tour kicks off in Melbourne on February 16 Early Eras …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hollywood Box Office: Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour kicks off strong in China, Wonka tops year-end chart

Hindustan Times

Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour is making waves in China, breaking records with over $5 million in its first week. Timothée Chalamet's starring role in Wonka triumphed at the box office, leading the four-day New Year’s box office with an impressive $31.8 million. Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour releases with a bang in China Landing with a resounding boom, Taylor …

1 year ago

From AI and inflation to Elon Musk and Taylor Swift, the business stories that dominated 2023

Associated Press

The tide turned against inflation. HOUSING’S MISERABLE YEAR Remarkably, the U.S. economy and job market largely avoided pain in 2023 from the Fed’s relentless campaign against inflation — 11 interest-rate hikes since March 2022. The U.S. economy and job market largely avoided painful fallout in 2023 from the Federal Reserve’s relentless campaign against inflation but American real estate took a …

1 year ago

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is the first tour to gross over $1 billion, Pollstar says

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is the first tour to cross the billion-dollar mark, according to Pollstar’s 2023 year-end charts. Pollstar also found that Swift brought in approximately $200 million in merch sales and her blockbuster film adaptation of the tour, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” has reportedly earned approximately $250 million in sales, making it the highest-grossing …

1 year ago

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is the first tour to gross over $1 billion, Pollstar says

The Independent

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1 year ago

From 'The Eras Tour' to becoming a billionaire, here's how Taylor Swift ruled 2023

Firstpost

There were, of course, non-Swiftian developments in pop culture. Beyoncé, ever the superstar, had a huge tour herself, and ruled the box office with “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.” Speaking of renaissance, look no further than Barbie — technically age 64 but now living her most fantastic life in plastic, thanks to Greta Gerwig’s record-shattering “Barbie.” Through mere coincidence of …

1 year ago

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ movie will start streaming (on-demand) on her birthday

LA Times

“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” has raked in more than $175 million at the domestic box office, making it the highest-grossing concert film in North America. Taylor Swift will be celebrating her birthday by letting you stream her “Eras Tour” concert movie from home. During Swift’s Nov. 17 concert at the Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium in Rio, amid an unprecedented …

1 year, 1 month ago

A Taylor Swift-themed cruise sets sail in 2024. Just don’t expect the singer to be there

LA Times

A travel agency is hoping to be the latest business to capitalize on Taylormania and is selling tickets for a Taylor Swift-themed cruise. Called the In My Era Cruise, the Royal Caribbean trip is scheduled to embark from Miami on Oct. 21, a date that was intended to line up with the end of Swift’s three-night stint at the city’s …

1 year, 1 month ago

Taylor Swift fans in Argentina have camped out for FIVE MONTHS to get best spot at her Eras tour this week

Daily Mail

Die-hard Taylor Swift fans have been camping out for more than five months ahead of the singer's next live show - and have even been making rankings to decide who the biggest fan is. The pop megastar will return to her blockbuster Eras Tour this week after a three-month break, kicking off the international leg at the Estadio Mâs Monumental …

1 year, 1 month ago

Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour': 25000 tickets sold for opening day in India

India Today

Hollywood icon Taylor Swift is looking forward to the release of her 'The Eras Tour Concert' film which will release in India on November 3. TAYLOR SWIFT CONCERT TOUR INDIA ADVANCE BOOKINGS 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' is finally releasing in India on November 3. Around 25000 tickets in top national chains for the opening day has been booked whereas …

1 year, 1 month ago

Taylor Swift is officially a billionaire

The Independent

1 year, 1 month ago

Taylor Swift is a BILLIONAIRE! Pop megastar, 33, joins the ten-digit club after rereleasing music catalogue and embarking on epic Eras Tour

Daily Mail

Taylor Swift has officially reached billionaire status — 17 years into her illustrious career as music's biggest superstar. The success of the multi-Grammy Award-winning singer's Eras Tour — which is on track to becoming the highest grossing tour in history — is credited for skyrocketing her net worth. It was revealed Thursday that Taylor Swift has officially reached billionaire status …

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