Taylor Swift returns to the stage after cancelling her European tour following threat of terrorist attacks

Since early afternoon, hundreds of “swifties” (the name of the artist’s fans), wearing shiny skirts and cowboy hats, gathered around the Wembley stadiums. In front of almost 90,000 spectators every night, the American singer will offer the last five concerts Europeans of their tour, which began almost a year and a half ago in the United States.

The three Taylor’s planned appearances at the Austrian capitalwere cancelled after a plan inspired by the group was discovered Islamic State (EI) to launch an attack with explosives and knivesThree suspected IS followers were identified with the help of US intelligence and accused of planning the attack.

How security will be reinforced at the show

The Metropolitan Police of London He said that “there is nothing to suggest that what the Austrian authorities are investigating will have an impact on events here in London.” The force is working “closely with the site security and other partners to ensure appropriate security,” the statement said. Police.

Fans expressed their confidence and satisfaction, knowing that the Police were in charge of the site for guarantee protection appropriate. Several hours before the concert, security agents were stationed on the steps of the stadium, while police, on foot or on bicycles, patrolled the area. On the website of Wembley Ticket holders were warned that there would be “additional controls” at the stadium before entering.

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Police said they are working “closely with site security and other partners to ensure appropriate security.”

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Swift returns to London two weeks after three girls were stabbed at a dance class to the pop star’s music in north-west England. The artist said the stroke left her “completely in shock“.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khantold Sky News that the city “will continue to work closely with the police to ensure that Taylor Swift’s concerts are held safely” and stated that “we are never complacent, We learned many lessons After the horrific attack of Manchester Arena“, a bomb attack in 2017 at a concert of Ariana Grandewhich left 22 dead.

“The Eras Tour” comes to an end

Meanwhile, fans without tickets They will not be able to do the usual “tay-gate” as the practice of stay outside the site of the concert during the presentation to listen to the songs.

Their last performances in London, in June, were attended by high profile figures. One of them was Keir Starmerthen aspiring British Prime Minister, and the Prince Williamwho celebrated her birthday with her children. The singer She uploaded a photo posing with the prince and her children, as well as her boyfriend, the American football player Travis Kelcewith the caption “Happy birthday mate! Splendid start to the London concerts.”

After completing the European phase of his tour, which began in May in Paris, Taylor Swift will return to USA to present the final phase of their world tour that will begin on October 18th in it Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.