Taylor Swift cancelled their shows in Vienna, Austria, after learning of a terrorist plot that would have targeted the Eras Tour.
Swift was scheduled to perform at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
“Taylor Swift The Eras Tour shows in Vienna have been cancelled due to confirmation by government officials of a planned terrorist attack“, reads the statement from Barracuda Music.
The statement continued: “With the Confirmation by government officials of a terrorist attack planned at the Ernest Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for the safety of everyone.”
Barracuda Music assured fans: “All tickets will be automatically refunded within the next 10 business days.”
Two jihadists arrested for planning an attack at Taylor Swift’s concert
A 19-year-old was arrested Wednesday morning and a second was arrested in the afternoon, according to Franz Ruf, director general of public security at the Interior Ministry, according to ABC News.
According to a report by NBC News, One of the suspects allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and authorities said both men were radicalized online. The suspects allegedly planned to carry out attacks in Vienna, including at Swift’s concert.
The authorities had initially said that Swift’s shows would continuesaying that “the concrete danger has been minimized.” Authorities had assured that increased security measures would be taken to ensure the safety of everyone in the stadium.
Swift will return to London’s Wembley Stadium on August 15 for five more nights. The singer will return to the United States on October 18, playing three consecutive nights at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
Source: Ambito
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