NSW Police issue warning to Taylor Swift fans ahead of Sydney Eras concert: ‘It will not be tolerated’
More than 300,000 Swifties are expected to descend on Sydney’s Accor Stadium this weekend for the highly anticipated Eras Tour concert.
NSW Police are encouraging the thousands of concertgoers to plan ahead for the weekend to avoid last minute stress.
Acting Deputy Commissioner Andrew Holland announced that “additional transportation services will be made available this weekend and we encourage concertgoers to take advantage of them.”
Police operations will take place from Friday 23 February to Monday 26 February to ensure the safety and security of all attendees and staff.
With large crowds expected, Acting Deputy Commissioner Holland urged those without tickets to stay away from the stadium to avoid unwanted congestion.
More than 300,000 Swifties are expected to descend on Sydney’s Accor Stadium this weekend for the highly anticipated Eras Tour concert
Holland continued: ‘Anti-social behavior will not be tolerated, and the police will act in a fair but decisive manner to ensure everyone has a good time, but not at the expense of the safety of others, so look after each other’.
It comes as superfans are hysterical over the possibility of severe weather canceling her upcoming shows in Sydney.
Rumors are swirling ahead of the second leg of Taylor’s Australian tour after the Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning.
NSW Police are encouraging the thousands of concertgoers to plan ahead for the weekend to avoid last minute stress
Heavy rain, damaging winds and large hailstones are expected across much of NSW on Friday and Saturday, putting a question mark over Taylor’s first and second shows in Sydney.
However, Taylor has only canceled two shows in the history of her 16-year career: once in 2011 when she had bronchitis, and another time in 2014 due to the military coup in Thailand.
Taylor is no stranger to rain shows, and several performances on her Eras Tour took place during storms; a small delay is the most likely outcome.
In the worst case scenario, the Friday and Saturday evening concerts in Sydney will be moved.
Police operations will take place from Friday 23 February to Monday 26 February to ensure the safety and security of all attendees and staff
Accor Stadium has stated that events will go ahead rain, hail or shine unless there is a safety risk to the artist.
Sydney’s Accor Stadium is partially covered depending on where your seat is.
Although umbrellas may be brought into the stadium, you are not allowed to use them in your seats as this could cause disruption to those around you.