Death of a fan, car seizure, water problems, lack of organization and even repercussions in the international press are just some of the controversies of the Eras Tour shows in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in 2023
Taylor Swift performs his last show The Turn of the Ages to the Brazil this Sunday, 26th, a.m St. Paulto the Allianz Park. The singer’s time was marked by several controversies, including the death of a fan during the show, the seizure of the cars of her entourage and the lack of organization and drinking water for the audience.
In total, there were three shows in Rio de Janeiro and three more in Sao Paulo. Below, we recall some of the main events that made headlines during the singer’s stay in the country.
Taylor Swift in Rio de Janeiro
The main event of Taylor Swift’s visit to Rio de Janeiro was tragic: the death of Ana Clara Benevides, 23 year old fan. Although it has not yet been possible to complete the cause of deaththe preliminary report emphasized a pulmonary hemorrhage.
“We were crying with excitement to see Taylor, and then she fell. The people pulled her out, we were right by the railing, and then I jumped over the railing and ran to their support station. They responded there, they I started trying to resuscitate her and I got desperate because I saw the gravity of the situation, they called the ambulance and from what I understand she had another arrest. [cardíaca] there in the ambulance,” a friend said.
The Consumer Delegation (Decon) of the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro has even opened an investigation to investigate the conduct of Time For Fun (T4F) in relation to the organization of the shows and the death of Ana Clara, to investigate the possible crime of danger to life or health. Serafim Abreu, T4F’s chief executive, apologized for the death six days later.
Serafim Abreu, CEO of T4F, apologizes for problems with Taylor Swift concert in Brazil six days after the death of a fan; The artist’s admirers criticize the producer’s delay in making statements. Let’s look at the case point by point https://t.co/jzlMhluvDT pic.twitter.com/emwgdDaAvC
— State? (@Estadao) November 23, 2023
After the accident, water entry policies into the stadium were changed and shows were also scheduled to start an hour later. Justice Minister Flávio Dino said the federal government will investigate the issue of the lack of drinking water for Taylor Swift fans.
In principle the show the next day, Saturday, was scheduled as normal. Many fans spent the day queuing in the sun and were already inside Engenhão when the PA announced the postponement to the following Monday. Even so, fans suffered a roadblock on their way out of the venue.
TAYLOR SWIFT AND THE TOUR OF THE AGES
Fans are hurting for networks dropping Engenhão after the show’s cancellation https://t.co/oefZtSdfJ8 pic.twitter.com/KuHPJua5k7
— State? (@Estadao) November 18, 2023
At the concert following the tragedy, Taylor Swift made no direct quotes or tributes to the deceased fan.
Some cars belonging to Taylor Swift’s entourage were also seized because they were driving in Rio de Janeiro with their license plates covered in black plastic, which constitutes a crime.
Without direct relation to the show, there was also a stabbed on Copacabana Beach, involving Gabriel, a 23-year-old Taylor Swift fan who was in town to see her. He did not survive the injury and died.
There was also the case of Maria Eduarda Mendes, a fan who went to the show on Sunday 19th, was surprised to discover she was pregnant and went into labor when she was already inside the stadium to watch Taylor Swift. She left the show and went to a maternity hospital.
Taylor Swift in Sao Paulo
Unlike what happened days earlier in Rio de Janeiro, in Sao Paulo fans ended up braving the rain and cold to follow Taylor Swift.
SWIFTIES IN THE RAIN
Taylor Swift fans face rain, cold, wind, traffic and long lines waiting for the first show in SP https://t.co/OBVhD3Sytw pic.twitter.com/ZQRMY0kEYk
— State? (@Estadao) November 24, 2023
The first show in Sao Paulo once again saw confusion with water bottles: the military police did not allow people to enter with covered containers, which shocked the first fans who entered. The problem was subsequently resolved, with new indications.
The organization of the queues also left something to be desired. Not only for the fans, but also for the Association of Residents of the Arena SP area, which denounced the blocking of entrances to homes, shops, schools and even a health unit due to the accumulation of Taylor Swift fans .
TAYLOR SWIFT
Fans gather in a ‘privileged view’ outside the Allianz to watch the spectacle https://t.co/Chyo2L67Qa
Taba Benedicto#SaoPauloTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/BpPoNGUA2x
— State? (@Estadao) November 25, 2023
With the music playing, a gaffe: Sabrina Carpenter, performing the opening show, got confused and thanked Rio de Janeiro, even though she was in the capital, Sao Paulo. A little later she corrected herself.
Taylor Swift announced that the show would break the attendance record for music shows at Allianz Parque. The next day, Saturday, the record would be broken again.
Repercussion of Taylor Swift in Brazil on the international press
The death of Ana Clara Benevides caused Taylor Swift’s visit to Brazil to make headlines in the international press. Coverage by some major media outlets in the United States was considered friendly towards the singer and cause for criticism (read more here).
OR The New York Times, in turn, highlighted “ruined plans, extreme heat and disappointment” at the Rio de Janeiro shows. to check it out in full.
The Eras Tour – Taylor Swift’s tour continues next year
The Eras Tour will take a break after the show on Sunday 26th in Sao Paulo, and will only resume on February 7, 2024, with shows in Tokyo, Japan.
Taylor Swift will also perform in Australia, Singapore, France, Sweden, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Poland, Austria and Canada, where the last scheduled performances are scheduled for December next year.
Taylor Swift in Brazil
Photos from Taylor Swift’s concert in Sao Paulo
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