The countdown has begun. Taylor Swift is mere weeks away from returning to the UK for five monumental shows in London.
Upon arriving at Heathrow Airport, she will perform at Wembley Stadium from August 15 to August 20, 2024. Following these dates, she will head back to North America to conclude her Eras Tour with final shows in Canada.
Swift commenced the Eras tour in March 2023, marking the first tour in history to surpass $1 billion in revenue. The shows are packed with enthusiastic Swifties, generating substantial income from ticket sales and tour merchandise.
Her 11th studio album, ‘The Tortured Poet Department,’ released on April 19, 2024, has exceeded streaming expectations globally. This album has positioned her as the century’s leading pop artist, breaking the record of her Grammy-winning album ‘Midnights’ by occupying the top 14 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in its first week.
The leader of the Swifties army has been nominated for numerous awards and has won many. She is arguably the most awarded artists, with accolades including 14 Grammys, 40 Billboard Music Awards, 4 Billboard Touring Awards, 40 American Music Awards, 34 BMI Pop Awards, 3 Pollstar Awards, and 118 Guinness World Records, with the Eras tour being the highest-grossing music tour ever.
Having been on tour for a year, Swift’s three-and-a-half-hour setlist includes over 40 songs from her 11 albums, or ‘eras,’and she has played nearly 200 ‘surprise’ songs not on the official list. The tour has sold over 4.3 million tickets worldwide, generating more than $1 billion in sales. It has also been made into a concert film that grossed $267 million at the US box office.
The pop icon is set to light up the prestigious Wembley Stadium with electric performances and Swifties in the UK are in high spirits as they eagerly anticipate Swift’s arrival in August.
Here’s a list of items you can and cannot bring to watch Taylor Swift perform at Wembley Stadium.
Ticketing
Extra ticket checks will be conducted at various points around the stadium before entry. Have your tickets ready to present to match day stewards upon request.
Concert-goers at Wembley should review the ticket terms and conditions to ensure a seamless event experience. Fans are encouraged to buy Taylor Swift London tickets from reputable sellers like Seatsnets.net.
Celery
Celery is prohibited at football venues like Wembley. During the 1980s, Chelsea supporters would chant “celery” and throw the vegetable onto the field, culminating in an incident in 2007 where an Arsenal player was struck.
While the chant reportedly originated from a Chas ‘n’ Dave song, this crunchy vegetable has since been banned from football grounds. So, enjoy your greens before heading out to see Taylor.
Bags
Wembley Stadium enforces strict bag regulations for ticket holders. Non-compliant bags will result in denied entry.
All bags undergo inspection at an outdoor cordon, and a bag gauge will resolve any size disputes. Bags must be no larger than an A4 sheet of paper.
The official dimensions are:
– Height: 297mm (11.7 inches)
– Width: 210mm (8.27 inches)
– Depth: 210mm (8.27 inches)
Bags must not be overfilled or folded to reduce size. Inspections may include wanding or pat-downs, and merchandise will be provided in clear plastic bags.
For medical exemptions requiring larger bags, contact the team before the event.
Camping
Overnight camping is prohibited. Swifties are encouraged to arrive in style. Wembley Stadium is in a residential area, so only ticket holders or those visiting the merchandise store should come to the stadium to minimize disruption to residents and businesses.
To ensure safe entry and exit, standing outside entrances or on the ‘Olympic Steps’ is not allowed. Non-ticket holders will be asked to move.
Costume
Clothing or materials that fully or partially obscure the face are not permitted, except for medical masks and religious garments. Additionally, no costumes or personal effects should obstruct the view of others around or behind you.
Confetti and streamers
Confetti and streamers are strictly prohibited. These items cause distractions for security, entertainers and performers, and can become slip hazards, posing risks of injury.
Lasers and laser pointers
Lasers and laser pointers are banned due to their potential to blind music artists, or other attendees, creating serious safety hazards.
By adhering to these rules, fans can ensure a safe and enjoyable experience at Taylor Swift’s concert.
Inflatable objects
Inflatables are banned at football matches and stadiums. Police enforce this ban due to their potential to distract performers or interfere with play during football matches.
Devices that produce noise
Since the 2010 World Cup and the loud vuvuzelas, UK football stadiums have cracked down on noise-making devices. Items like oversized rattles, whistles, and air horns are banned to avoid disrupting players, musicians, and artists. Swifties certainly wouldn’t want to disrupt Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour performances.
Drones
It’s advisable that you leave your remote-controlled drones at home. Drones pose security hazards, distractions, technical problems, safety issues, and copyright infringement concerns. Unauthorized drone footage of Swift’s performance is not permitted.
Big suits and hats
Large suits and novelty hats are banned from the stadium and assessed on a case-by-case basis. While a large feathered hat might be allowed as part of an elaborate outfit, mascot-style outfits will not be permitted.
Other banned items include
No selfie sticks
-Lights
-Two-way radios or walkie talkies
-Computers, tablets, digital readers, or similar gadgets
-Alcoholic from outside the stadium
-Food or beverages from outside the stadium
-Illegal substances
-Metal or glass containers
-No balloons, frisbees, projectiles, horns, radios, bells, whistles, musical instruments, laser pointers, sticks, poles, bats, clubs, etc.
By adhering to these rules, fans can ensure a safe and enjoyable experience at Taylor Swift’s concert.
Items you can bring
Carabiners
While metal carabiners are not allowed, fans are permitted to bring plastic carabiners into the stadium.
Phones and power banks
Mobile phones and small battery packs (power banks) are allowed into the premises.
Drinks bought inside the premises
Drinks are allowed in the standing area, but they must be decanted into a plastic cup beforehand. No bottles are allowed in the standing section. Free water will be available from water points at the side of the pitch.
Coach
Taking the coach to Wembley is easy and convenient. The National Express to Wembley Stadium service, called Wembley Express, is the official provider of coaches to Wembley with direct pick-up from over 50 UK locations. The Wembley Express coaches will drop you off at designated parking areas in Wembley Park (usually Pink Parking) and pick you up after the event, even if it runs late.
Other accepted items include
-Bags that meet the bag policy
-Small umbrellas
-Clear empty plastic bottles 500ml or less
-Crutches and walking aids
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