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EntertainmentPosted at: Aug 9 2024 10:08PM


Taylor Swift Vienna concerts cancelled due to security threat

New Delhi, Aug 9 (UNI) Three upcoming concerts by Taylor Swift in Vienna have been cancelled following a possible security threat, the organisers announced on Wednesday. The shows, part of Swift’s Eras tour, were scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Ernst Happel Stadium.
The cancellation follows the arrest of two individuals suspected of planning attacks inspired by the Islamic State group on large events in the Austrian capital. The Austrian General Director for Public Security, Franz Ruf, revealed that a 19-year-old Austrian was arrested on Wednesday morning in Ternitz, Lower Austria. A second arrest took place later in Vienna.
“Due to confirmation by government officials of a planned terrorist attack at the Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three planned shows for everyone’s safety,” the organisers said in a statement. They added, “All tickets will be automatically refunded within the next 10 working days.”
Ruf noted that the suspects had become radicalised via the internet, with the 19-year-old having made “an oath of allegiance” to the so-called Islamic State at the beginning of July. Chemical substances found at the 19-year-old’s residence are currently being examined.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer expressed his regret, stating on X, “The cancellations would be a bitter disappointment for all fans, but the situation was very serious.” He praised the “intensive cooperation of our police and security agencies with foreign services,” which he said helped prevent a tragedy.
Vienna’s head of police, Gerhard Pürstl, mentioned that 65,000 people per day were expected to attend the concerts, with an additional 22,000 fans anticipated outside the venue.
Molly Surette from Leeds, UK, who was set to attend Saturday’s show, expressed her disappointment: “There’s been so much building up to this concert and what the Eras tour is as a unique event to even attend. I’m devastated. I guess I’ll be watching the recorded one! But I’m glad everyone is hopefully going to be safe.”
Investigations into the threat are ongoing.
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