Fans Upset About Prohibited Items At Taylor Swift’s Concerts

Note: This story was originally reported in February 2024.

Fans of Taylor Swift in Australia are expressing their frustration over a newly released list of prohibited items for her upcoming concerts, organized by Frontier Touring. The guidelines for the Eras Tour in Sydney and Melbourne have left many fans confused and upset.

Items banned from the venues include large signs, confetti, iPads, spray sunscreen, aerosol deodorant, and battery packs. These restrictions have ignited a wave of discontent among Swifties, who are voicing their concerns online.

Additionally, friendship bracelets, which are a beloved concert tradition, come with specific rules. While fans can bring them into the venue, they must be worn on the wrist without any attachments like carabiners or d-rings. This unexpected regulation has sparked debates on social media, with fans questioning its logic.

Drones and audio recording devices are strictly prohibited, and while professional cameras are not allowed, fans can use their smartphones to capture the event. This has resulted in mixed reactions, as attendees appreciate being able to document the concert but find the rules on other recording devices inconsistent.

Concertgoers are also advised against wearing clothing that could obstruct the view of others, raising concerns about the fairness of such a rule.

Items that could create disturbances, like airhorns, speakers, flashlights, and lasers, will be confiscated at the entrance. Tents and umbrellas are also banned, leaving fans to consider how to deal with potential weather issues during the outdoor events.

The prohibition on portable chargers has particularly upset fans, who view the lack of charging options as a significant inconvenience during lengthy shows.

Moreover, the restrictions on friendship bracelets have caused disappointment, as fans struggle to wear multiple bracelets without the help of carabiners or similar accessories.

Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Frontier Touring for further comment, but the situation is still evolving.

Despite these controversies, Taylor Swift, who recently won her fourth Grammy for Album of the Year, is set to perform sold-out shows in Melbourne and Sydney. The concerts will take place at the MCG on February 16, 17, and 18, and at Accor Stadium in Sydney on February 23, 24, 25, and 26.

Sources: Daily Mail