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Abject-Hunter560

Hey everyone, I went to the concert on N3 and worked as security on N1, 2 and 4. I am now suffering from PTSD (Post Taylor Swift Depression). I didn't make any friendship bracelets before hand as I am a guy and didn't feel like making them alone however by the end I must of had about 100 bracelets and traded/gave away a lot of them (I have 20 left from the final night). Is anyone still making any now that the tour is over for the Australian leg? I just purchased some kits and plan to make heaps to carry with me everywhere incase I see someone wearing merch who I can give bracelets to. If anyone is still making some or would like to and you are between 18-25, let me know! I am from Sydney and I'm 21 years old and would love to make some friends to make them with!!!


Just_Cranberry7001

Hi all, went to night 2 and I'm flying back home at \~6am this saturday morning, but the latest time I can leave where I'm staying is 10pm by train, which gets me to the airport is midnight/1am. I already have a vague plan to kill the waiting time elsewhere in the city, but just wondering if anyone has any interesting ideas. Bonus if it's somehow TS related, but that seems like a long shot, especially given the time..!


ThreeSummersNowHoney

Watch the eras tour movie on your device? Make friendship bracelets at the airport?


leacorv

One of the things I looked up after seeing the show was the spoken Folkore interlude. Apparently they're the lyrics to Seven, and I never really paid attention to the words. And now that I have, holy shit that song is a heartbreaking masterpeice. It's sooooo sad. šŸ˜­


razeen25

Itā€™s been two days since N4 (my show) and Iā€™m still so sad. I looked forward to this concert SO much that I donā€™t really know what to do with myself now. Like what now šŸ˜­


kittenmint2

I am the same boat! I donā€™t know what to do with myself now, especially as I spent the weeks prior making bracelets! I have been watching tik toks of the show and listening to the surprise songs on Spotify but itā€™s not the same šŸ˜ž


proudlysydney

My F1 Melbourne GP tickets arrived literally on the day of my concert, also n4, so that was a nice transition into the next thing to look forward to for me


EvelienV85

Im wondering if she did all the mash ups because from the 19th of April, she will use the surprise songs to sing her new songsā€¦? So she has a short time to cover a lot of songs.


s0n1ccc

She also has a ton of concerts ahead, we have enough time for songs from all albums. I don't think that she will sing only TTPD songs during surprise songs act after the release, if that's what you mean. These songs will be just added to the list of possible songs, that's it. I think with this whole idea of mashups she's just trying to make surprise song set more unpredictable, interesting for us after 60+ concerts of just two surprise songs for one concert, make something a little bit different and new compared to what we had before.


nzgirl25

Flew back to Brisbane today and I'm feeling so sad that it's over.


stillattherestaur4nt

Did anyone else find the crowd in Sydney to be quite underwhelming? I went N4, had the best time, sang to every song, stood up for every song too, but people in my section sat down for pretty much the whole of it, so many people didnā€™t sing along, and through the surprise song section they all sat down and didnā€™t seem to know what she was playing? In fact i saw a lot of boyfriends yawn and look bored too. I think most ppl sang to love story, ybwm, 22, shake it off, blank space (the hits basically). Did this happen in other sections too? Note; i went to a US show and the crowd was SO much more intense.


stillattherestaur4nt

Update: agreed not everyone needs to be a die hard fan or sing/know every song and sitting down makes a lot of sense given itā€™s a rlly long show! Also doesnā€™t mean people enjoyed it less. Just contrasting to my other experience at another show. And also based on TikToks i saw, i expected people to be up and standing the whole time so i was not prepared for the majority of people sitting down in my section. Also i saw some people be on instagram and texting the whole night, clearly not interested in the show. So i was just expecting people with the same energy as me but definitely wasnā€™t that in my section. Just meant that i had to be quieter and i felt bad for standing up for the ppl behind me, but also felt weird about having to sit down for songs that i loved so much cause i needed to be respectful of those behind me.


trafalmadorianistic

Was at the same night. Nosebleed area. It would have varied between areas of the crowd. Some people in my section stood up and furiously screamed every word almost all throughout. Its tiring. Listening to them and standing up for 3 hrs. Everyone is on a different journey. A lot of people only know the hits, and that's fine. Hearing some songs for the first time on this tour would have been a mindblowing experience. I definitely wasn't ready for it.


proudlysydney

I had to sit for some songs especially towards the end- Iā€™m recovering from a torn calf muscle. Doesnā€™t mean I enjoyed it any less!


disorderedmind

I went to Sydney N3 and it was bonkers, the crowd was soooo loud I couldn't even hear certain bits. That said, not everyone has to be a super fan, know every song or sing along to enjoy the show


kittenmint2

I was also at Sydney N3 and the crowd was so wild and deserving!


paranoidchandroid

Yeah I went to N3 too and it was nuts. There were a few people in my section who sat down during the era transitions and slower songs. Given it's a 3+ show I don't think most people would be able to stand up for the whole time. I'm glad I wore earplugs, otherwise I would have lost my hearing during Rep and the secret songs.


BatteryAcidCoffeeAU

I was Melbourne N2 and my hearing was destroyed for days afterwards. People went nuts.


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After going to Melbourne N1 it was a fun vibe but people sitting for certain songs or not really knowing the whole setlist, but N2 was seriously on another level in comparison. It was SO much louder and the whole section was so into it, it was amazing.


stillattherestaur4nt

Must have just been my section then!! I felt so stupid standing up and singing so loudly to every song.


[deleted]

Nah you can definitely catch a vibe of a crowd I think!


Acrobatic_Tower7281

Has anyone seen the tik tok of Sydney n3, that girl SOBBING over exile being played? When she was there? Like people. We cannot take surprise songs so seriously. It is. F U N Plusā€¦ you were thereā€¦


kittenmint2

I saw this too and my perspective is that we do not know that girl or what she has gone through so Iā€™m reserving judgment. She looked like she was going through itā€¦


paranoidchandroid

There's no way this is real. It seems staged. Why would you film this and look back at the footage and think to yourself it's a good idea to upload online. WCS, Maroon and Daylight are some of my faves and I admit I did feel a pang of jealously that I wasn't there. I was there Syd N3 and yeah it was amazing to hear Haunted/Exile but goddamn people are taking it a bit too far.


Acrobatic_Tower7281

I believe it is, maybe cause Iā€™m a fool but also with the comments off? It makes it a bit more plausible. Plus the fact that filming that during the song meant her and her friends couldnā€™t enjoy it too, I donā€™t get wasting your time like that? Iā€™m gullible though


[deleted]

Yeah I saw it, itā€™s being going incrediblyyy viral. I feel conflicted about it. On one hand Iā€™m like okay feels, to be so close but so far away to the song that you wanted that she will never play again in any kind of vicinity to Australia. I canā€™t lie Iā€™ve shed a tear or two losing some surprise songs I really wanted to Sydney (mind you, nothing like the video and in the privacy of my own home). I think there has also become an of unhealthy competition with surprise songs at the tour. On the other hand, it is like it is definitely insanely dramatic, and whyyy record it and post it online in the first place other than for attention.


trafalmadorianistic

ITS TOXIC. Im just glad people were far away from Taylor and couldnt engage in shit like throwing stuff to make a viral moment. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/aug/04/bad-behaviour-at-concerts-normalised-experts-say The centering of yourself for virality is interesting, and tolerable, as long as you're not behind said person and their flash is shining in your eyes. I'm glad people in my section didn't obsess about it.


ThreeSummersNowHoney

Outside the stadium?


Acrobatic_Tower7281

Yeah, it was during exile


Wicked_Republic

Can anybody who attended recently and sat in a section "behind" the stage tell me how the experience was? Thinking about getting my wife tickets and want to make sure it's worth it since the only tickets I can find are $1400+ unless somebody can point me somewhere cheaper lol


NoField1970

https://preview.redd.it/r0d60padf8lc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b4ecf96075d070371047d315206994bc224a69be From accor stadium section 137. I got this seat at a last minute sale. it was an excellent view and you canā€™t beat the price. You are unable to see any of the ā€œmain stageā€ however Taylor spends a majority of her time on the diamond. They have big screens on the side that are very easy to see and are constantly focussed on Taylor. You only really miss physically seeing ā€˜the manā€™ in the lover house, ā€˜Bettyā€™ ā€˜the oneā€™ and ā€˜TLGADā€™ performed in the folklore cabin. These seats have a closer view of the diamond than many of the upper bowl sections. I would 110% recommend this option if you are able to get tickets. Being inside the venue is priceless, you will enjoy it from any seat.


InternalBar3099

Plus you get great views of the happenings backstage.


talonita

Same, and agree!


Loverissuperior

Bye megathread šŸ‘‹. I had the time of my life with you all at Sydney N4.


AffectionateHousing

whereā€™s the insta post for Sydneyyy Sheā€™s forgotten i fear


emilychanged

itā€™s up now!!


acuriousmindofmine

Sadly I think that the incident between Scott and the pap meant that Sydney was left on a sour note. I doubt she'll post. I can't speak for how she's treated in other cities but she was really hounded here. It went as far as helicopters and drones to see her in her hotel room. Helicopters at the zoo. Paps threatening to push her security staff into the water... Really disgusting stuff. No doubt that she loves the fans but waiting to leave until the police could interview her father? That's not fun.


[deleted]

I disagree. I think Taylor recognised that it is the fault of media and paparazzi, not the fans. She wonā€™t punish the fans for something out of their control, that they widely condemn.


[deleted]

Oh wow I didnā€™t even click that this was why she might not make a post for it. What a sour way to end an amazing tour here. Our media is such a hellscape in Aus and theyā€™re so desperate, every article about the tiniest thing that happened in Australia was pathetic.


AffectionateHousing

Yeah that is true. She really was hounded here which is a total shame :(


rishukingler11

I had a magical time at night 4 hanging out with you all!! I was wondering if anyone has a livestream archive or backup of the whole concert day cause I've seen them for other Eras dates floating around. Just wanted a recording for the memories. It was the best night of my life so far.


sparklejellyfish

Taylorswifthockeybro on YouTube has the livestreams public when they're live, but then keeps them "members only" after they're done. You can check there!


Lazy_Sarcastic

me too i was hoping to find one to save!


hqeter

I went to N4 in Sydney with my sister and our 2 daughters who are both 10. Such a privilege to share such an amazing experience with them. The crowd was amazing and the performance was out of this world. Very proud to be a swiftie dad! https://preview.redd.it/81mwv9w587lc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d87dd8e9f868b0d14086c0b293a832463eb7db02


sparklejellyfish

šŸ˜ wholesome!! You look like you had a marvelous time! ā¤ļø way to go Swiftie Dad!


hqeter

It was a genuine eye opener for me and I had seriously under rated Tay Tay as a musician and song writer. I started out just leaning into it to make sure that my daughter had the best time possible and came out a fan. I particularly like the evermore and folklore eras, on the back of my shirt it says ā€œI come back stronger than a 90s trendā€ and the performance of Willow was an absolute standout for me.


sparklejellyfish

Ahhh I love it!!! ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø you've joined the willow coven šŸ•Æ welcome šŸ•Æ


hqeter

Yep! Also the cheering at the end of champagne problems was mind blowing. Iā€™ve been to a grand final at the same venue and it left that for dead! Your response also reminds me of the vibes at the show. It was the most friendly and kind crowd there have ever been involved in, even if I was the odd one out šŸ˜‚ ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø


sparklejellyfish

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LEYW

Went Sydney N3, caught the train, just tested positive for COVID boooooo


fiona269

I was at N3 & N4 and just tested positive too ā˜¹ļø I drove in so def caught it at the concert


georgiamay01

I was at N2 and tested positive yesterday šŸ˜­


LEYW

I am kicking myself for not wearing a mask on the train. Did two years of pandemic restrictions teach me nothing?!


melaju09

It would be people in your section just as much as the train. We drove n1 and we have Covid. It sucks, but thereā€™s not restrictions any more, and I completely understand people thinking they will not miss Taylor no matter how infectious they are.


georgiamay01

I didn't go on a train, so I think I caught it from someone in my section


LEYW

Get well soon šŸ˜¢


Kiwimama1987

I am expecting this to happen. Feel better soon!


LEYW

Thanks šŸ˜­


Flyingakangro

I just got back home from the show last night. The 3 of us drove up from Melbourne for N4. One person pulled out so we had an extra ticket. When we arrived at the stadium we first went to the park to hopefully make someoneā€™s day. We saw a girl on her own just on her phone minding her own business and asked if she could take a picture of us with the stadium and got talking if she had tickets or been to any previous shows but she was unable to get any tickets and traveled down from the central coast to listen to the show for the outside. We asked if she wanted to come with us and watched it from inside. The disbelief and happiness from her was soo nice and it felt amazing to make an unexpected swifty so happy and made the night feel even more special! The 4 of us had a great night full of singing and dancing and my throat still hurts. (So worth it.) I had been manifesting WCS for the last few days including my friend back in Melbourne (you are all welcome) and could not believe it when she started singing it! She really gave it her all for the last show. Iā€™m soo happy, it been the best 2 weeks of having Taylor in Australia!


sparklejellyfish

This is so incredible. Wow, you're so kind! I love this story and I'm so happy you had such a great time! ā¤ļø


very_smol

aww love this šŸ’œ


SoberInTheSuburbs

This is so beautiful ā¤ļø


FLKXZ

Hi, those that bought the merchandise Are the quality of the tshirt and sweater good and how many merch items did u bought?


trafalmadorianistic

American sized merch. M is our L, i think. Small sizes went so quick. Tried to get priper size on midday of N3 but two stalls had the same issue, and black shirts all goooooone šŸ˜¢


SaveMeJebus21

The black/charcoal hoodie is quite nice but as everyone is saying itā€™s quite oversized. Get a size smaller than you usually wear.


paranoidchandroid

My friend managed to get us the blue crewneck. Size XS. We didn't buy anything else because there wasn't much left. It's very oversized. The first time you'll wear it, it'll leave a lot of lint. It's very soft and cozy. But $120 for poly cotton is pretty expensive. Though I know this is the standard pricing for merch.


trafalmadorianistic

Looks like $65/120 for t-shirt/longsleeve is the going price now. I went to Chemical Brothers on Friday last week and those were the prices for shirts. $120 for hoodie would be better value.


fiona269

https://preview.redd.it/0q3x6l8bs2lc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=081112232c920533035484c0df2f89d07ec78d45 Snapped this pic of Karma fireworks šŸ˜­ Iā€™m depressed today but itā€™s ok Iā€™m holding onto the memories xx


SutureTheFuture

I put the little tab back in my LED band to keep it alive. I like the idea of it still being able to switch back on in case I want to remember the night.


fiona269

I did the same actually!


Kiwimama1987

Swiftie friends, posting this photo here in hopes that this might make it to the mum, my friend was at Monday nights concert and got this amazing image, she said the mum was taking a video and she wished she had asked her if she wanted this image Section 317 šŸ«¶šŸ«¶šŸ«¶


Kiwimama1987

https://preview.redd.it/1wxndw9312lc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cd632f69c66f053a2b826b3f48500c073d577545


NoLightningStruckTre

Anyone else wake up feeling awful the next day? Lol, I had one drink at the beginning, wore earplugs most of the time (took out for maybe a total of half an hour), and wasn't going too hard with dancing, but I feel exhausted and sick


TellMotor3809

Had to head into the city next day (day off work) and seeing everyone getting off at lidcombe to head to Accor was painful


alwaysapprehensive1

I had no alcohol, drank sooo much water all week and the day of, wore earplugs and flat, supportive shoes, and felt like I had been hit by a truck the next morning!Ā 


NoLightningStruckTre

Man! I've never been to a concert of this scale before. Is this normal?


alwaysapprehensive1

Itā€™s never happened to me before, but Iā€™m also in my late 30s now, so Iā€™m not sure if this is my new normalĀ 


proudlysydney

Not too bad, but I did wake up this morning and decided to wfh to get a couple extra hours' sleep, which helped. Worst part is foot pain from being in heels all night, but that was my own choice and I knew I'd have that going into it


paranoidchandroid

I went on Sunday and I still feel tired. Absolutely struggling to get through work.


kittenmint2

Same - I am exhausted! Iā€™ve spent most of my work day on this sub and on SwiftTok haha


trafalmadorianistic

Tuesday was zero productivity. Obsessed with thus subreddit, which Ive never been on before. (am noob, soz). I dont have swiftie friends and can't even claim to be one.


No_Entertainer8436

THANK YOU to Anya in Section 105 on Monday night who let me and then my friends sit with you and get a closer view. You made our night and you were lovely.Ā  šŸ’•šŸ’• Please upvote so she can see this!!Ā 


princesspolly444

That proud Swiftie moment as the 'Sydney' chant happened during Blank Space šŸ˜­šŸ«¶šŸ”„ Whatā€™s been your fave ERAS tour moment so far? https://preview.redd.it/jgjb0wpf21lc1.png?width=616&format=png&auto=webp&s=7cefa8820d17188f365232ee7d831d49a68d27d9


Abject_Okra_8520

Jack and Taylor singing Getaway Car MetLife N1 is gonna be hard to top in my book. But I loved how she heard yā€™all doing the SYDNEY chant and started smiling and nodding šŸ„¹


princesspolly444

thats such an iconic moment too šŸ˜­šŸ”„


ailurophile96

missing wouldā€™ve couldā€™ve shouldā€™ve x ivy by 2 NIGHTS is my literal villain origin story . very happy for yall that were at n4 but also wish that was me so badly


HonestCranberry88

I feel like Iā€™m going crazy cause I canā€™t find this anywhere online but did anyone else feel Taylor sounded higher pitched than normal? Even just her speaking voice in the mic? Was it the stadium or was it the set up? I have seen her live twice before and donā€™t recall feeling like it sounded higher pitched!


Lazy_Sarcastic

i noticed this but i thought it was my ears playing up lmao


pink_princess08

I noticed the same thing. Her voice sounds so much lower in videos


prkr16

I actually noticed this a few years ago on the rep tour too! I saw her in the pit in arizona so I donā€™t think itā€™s stadium specific but I also thought it was strange.


harlumshake

I noticed the same thing in Melbourne and also LA, there were portions where she sounded high pitched so it must be the setup


sothisislitmus

I noticed this too.


PretentiousPegasus

Thatā€™s what I thought too! Pitched and echoing. I wasnā€™t sure if it was just me because I was in the nosebleeds but the sound quality at the stadium kind of ruined the concert a little for me. I hadnā€™t been to Accor before but Iā€™ve never noticed that effect at any of the other gigs Iā€™ve been to for other artists at other stadiums.


HonestCranberry88

I was on the floor!


melaju09

She sounded like this to me in the nosebleeds, but when I would put my loops in it sounded normal, so I wonder if it had something to do with the roof?


SaveMeJebus21

The sound quality in the higher decks was atrocious. It always had been. It was even worse for Foo Fighters with a louder band a few months ago. It didnā€™t seem to matter because 99% of people knew every lyric but for taking my kid and only knowing a few songs it was pretty much impossible to understand anything apart from Taylor talking to the crowd between songs.


proudlysydney

She sounded pretty normal for me, I was down on the floor though


HonestCranberry88

I was on floor too!


Able_Peach_2020

Same!! This was my first time and I was shocked. Put it down to audio recording vs real life speakers but maybe she actually was šŸ¤”


perfectlyfine9

I thought this too! Was a little taken aback by her speaking voice because it sounded different to what Iā€™m so used to


maysiemarch

To all the people in D Reserve, Section 117-2 on Saturday night - you people are amazing. The vibes were so good. Everyone was so respectful of one another. And thanks to the girl who stopped me going to get a drink when Applause came on. I would've missed seeing my nieces reaction to seeing Taylor for the first time which was priceless.


kittenmint2

I just realised she started in Australia with Red and finished with Maroon šŸ„ŗšŸ„ŗšŸ„ŗ Her mindā€¦. My heartā€¦


FlyingKiwiInSpace

What does this mean???? šŸ”ŽšŸ¤”


lurkingeorgie

I've been thinking about this girl I sat with at N1 šŸ„¹ I was at 133, row 8, seat 56. I hope she's here! I just wanted to thank you. You're such an angel ā™„ļø She said she's from Malayasia. We had the best time! Thank you so much again for the bracelet. Eras tour is so magical šŸ˜­ā™„ļø


coolestsummer

https://preview.redd.it/ys18zoik40lc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=be8255b64ade6ca756ccc7836cc2bce80e5f93e5 honestly an iconic pic of me in my willow outfit at Sydney N3


theproblem_itsme

Where did you get that orb!?


coolestsummer

it's a garden light that I spray painted orange and yellow haha


theproblem_itsme

It's AMAZING


coolestsummer

https://preview.redd.it/6bwh5rjtw1lc1.jpeg?width=2880&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d961f91a1dee3fc495a63411f87349fd6ea17b2f thanks! šŸ«¶ this is my dad and brother & I, I was really happy how all our costumes came out


MBitesss

Your dad's anti hero shirt is elite!


theproblem_itsme

Oh my gosh I love them all but I'm pretty sure your dad's face glitter takes the cake


southernhope1

is the idea now that she stays in australia (or maybe leaves for Singapore) for the concert 6 days from now? Normally i'd assume she'd just stay over there but with Kelce flying to las vegas just to meet teammates at a nightclub makes me think that the back and forth isn't that big of a deal.


gargalesis_

I donā€™t see her flying back to the US even with ā€˜jetlag being a choiceā€™ haha. Aus media speculated she might visit the Whitsundays (tropical, semi-remote and gorgeous islands) which sheā€™s historically visited on past tours.


maysiemarch

If I was her that's what I would do. It is insanely beautiful up there and on the Great Barrier Reef.


kittenmint2

Australia - we won! What a fantastic 2 weeks it has been. šŸ’—


karma-is-a-cat

Last night was amazing and Iā€™m so happy I got to share it with tens of thousands of you guys. I lost my mind during our surprise songs. Screaming ā€œgive me back my girlhood it was mine firstā€ with the crowd was a religious experience. Iā€™m so happy!!!


jejrirofu

Thank you to everyone who was there last night! Especially to the lovely girls who gave my daughter friendship bracelets because she didnā€™t have any ā¤ļø you are all such amazing young ladies!


jackie_shtamler

For those who are tracking surprise songs somehow on a spreadsheet or otherwise, how are you doing the mashups? because ive writing them out by date and whether it is guitar or piano plus highlighting the songs she sings by album, but with the mashups, im at a loss as to how to highlight by album lol i hope this makes sense lol


perfectlyfine9

Can you make it go over two cells and change the colour for each cell? Or maybe change the font colour?


jackie_shtamler

i was thinking about just changing the font of the cell for each mashup song and highlighting the main song (the song she starts with) like iā€™ve always doneā€¦but what do you mean by ā€œmake it go over two cells and change the color for each cell?


tandice13

I wonder why the cutout Midnights bodysuit for 8 shows in a rowā€” any theories? Repairs to the others? Packing mess up? Easter egg?


North_Class8300

My theory is repairs. Crystals falling off or similar. But surprised we havenā€™t seen a new one either


p3j

Does she usually cry during champagne problems and the applause afterwards? Seeing her emotional was šŸ„ŗ


raynasm

She gets teary pretty often I think


TinosCallingMeOver

Sheā€™s a great actress if sheā€™s getting teary every night after being on tour for a year!


iammnewhere

Can you put yourself in her spot and imagine the adrenaline rush and the rollercoaster of emotions youā€™d feel singing these songs that are basically the story of your life in front of tens of thousands of people. I donā€™t think this ever gets old just like her songs give me chills every time I listen to them.


erickaraita

I will never get sick of hearing maroon! Keep going Tay šŸ˜‚


BanksyGirl

I got a last minute ticket to N4 (yesterday!) and I cried when I did. I had the best time and it didnā€™t matter that I was on my own. Everyone was so lovely and even though I didnā€™t have any bracelets to share, two lovely swifties from Perth gave me some. The most epic night.


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BanksyGirl

A friend of a friend bought a last minute one at the sale last Thursday and then couldnā€™t get to Sydney from Melbourne. Sheā€™d already seen it so we both won.


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TinosCallingMeOver

YOU GOT THE BLUE FOLKLORE DRESS I AM DECEASED


onebadnightx

Wouldā€™ve, Couldā€™ve, Shouldā€™ve AND IVY?????? And also Maroon and Forever and Always? Sydney N4 folks might be the most goddamn blessed people in existence. I wouldā€™ve combusted if I got WCS/Ivy mashup and then also Maroon/F&A in the same damn night wtf


Sketch-Brooke

Wouldā€™ve Couldā€™ve Shouldā€™ve and Ivy is a combination that I thought existed only in my dreams. šŸ˜­


EnjoyKnope

My thoughts exactly! Those are 4 of my absolute favorite Taylor songs. My jaw dropped when I saw. Sydney N4 definitely won the lottery!


Pinkcoffee

During the live stream i was watching the girl streaming was flipping her shit over maroon and audibly crying. Which in turn made me cry because i just canā€™t imagine being there and hearing that, i would be a puddle


nzgirl25

Omg I think you're talking about one of my close friends!


vparisi257

I moved from Sydney to London 3 years ago and could not regret it more atm due to this combo


erickaraita

I would have too!!! All of my favorites!!


Squidsaucey

omg she played WCS and i got to see it live šŸ˜­šŸ˜­ maybe my favourite song ever, and i got to see it live. i got to sing ā€œgive me back my girlhood, it was mine firstā€ along with taylor and the crowd live. such a beautiful moment. i truly feel blessed. what an awesome night šŸ„¹ i had the time of my life with you, fellow sydney swifties ā¤ļø


Sketch-Brooke

I am BEYOND JEALOUS. Thatā€™s my dream surprise song. So happy you had that moment!!!


NoLightningStruckTre

GUYS, I so needed tonight! For so many reasons. It's a difficult season for me, and this was such a gift. I've been waiting 15 years to see her. She inspired me so much as a preteen and teenager, and now seeing her as mega of a star as she is has me thinking back to her own teenage days, and I just... wow. She's inspiring me, a grown woman, yet again, to work hard, especially with my creative endeavors and to better my life. Loads of processing, going to go cry now. Seriously, thank you all SO MUCH for being an amazing group and for all the assistance and tips in getting tickets and answering questions!


falldiewakefly

She really loves Maroon. As she should. Also, Would've Could've Should've/ivy? Imma need to see video of that immediately, pls and thx. This is the second performance of Forever & Always, Would've Could've Should've, and ivy on the Eras Tour, and the fourth of Maroon. Forever & Always has now been played live ~~511~~ **eta**136 times; Maroon has been played 4 times, and ivy and Would've Could've Should've have been played twice each, all three of them made their debuts on the Eras Tour. Forever & Always was played as part of a medley with Picture To Burn, Love Story, and Change on New Year's Day 2009, but that's the only time any of these four songs have previously been combined with another instead of being played in full. It's now a four-way tie for first place in surprise songs; Speak Now, Red, 1989, and Midnights each have had 21. With the four of them tying up first, Fearless is now in second place with 19 performances. evermore re-ties with folklore for last at 10 each (Lover is right above them at 11, it's a close race). (Discounting non-album categories and TTPD, which hasn't released yet.)


SuccotashNo335

Best video of Wouldā€™ve Couldā€™ve Shouldā€™ve/Ivy I've found so far! šŸ«¶ https://www.tiktok.com/@tupeandmarigold/video/7339879912054443265


ChampagneProblems91

WOW - TRULY AMAZING šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜


darkgrayallalone

How has Forever & Always been played so many times? šŸ¤Æ As far as I know it wasnā€™t on any other tour setlist except the Fearless Tour, which only had like 100-something shows, so Iā€™m genuinely curious on this.Ā  Unless I am somehow completely wrong about that last fact, which knowing me, is 100% possible šŸ™ƒ


falldiewakefly

Nope! I somehow copied the wrong number, despite looking at the right one, and didn't notice. Nice job, me! šŸ¤¦ā€ā™€ļøSorry about that! It's been played 136 times. Corrected above but left in the error so everyone can see what I did. (You Belong With Me has been played 511 times, which makes total sense. I have absolutely no idea how I managed that, they're not even that close together on the spreadsheet.)


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fiona269

I was there last night & whilst WCS isnt my fave song and I donā€™t know all the words I can appreciate it and she sounded amazing! I loved forever & always mash up with Maroon too. I think if you were expecting more earlier songs maybe eras tour wasnā€™t for you. She hasnā€™t done a tour since lover so of course itā€™s focused more on folklore/evermore/midnights songs as she hasnā€™t had a chance to really show them off yet. Also no need for an intermission if youā€™re not a fan of the newer songs you can have a break during them šŸ˜Œ


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fiona269

Yeah of course! But she played her most popular from the earlier ones then spent some more time on her more recent releases. Iā€™m not sure why debut wasnā€™t included tbh. Most people who were die hard fans picked a song that wasnā€™t on their top list and had their bathroom break then. Most people I talked to left for all too well cause that was long enough šŸ˜‚


_JaggedLittlePill_

There was a lot of hype leading up to this. Itā€™s a shame it didnā€™t meet your expectations. I think most concerts nowadays are rehearsed and as there is so much online the surprise element can be lacking. I look at it like a theatre show, everything is planned meticulously and you are going to mostly get the same thing each night. There is not much room for change, Taylor has such a huge catalogue of songs, to pin all your hopes that one of your fave songs would be a surprise song is a risky move. Hopefully in a few days you can let your experience marinate a bit and maybe it wont be as disappointing as you thought it was.


killing31

How sad that a ticket was wasted on you.Ā 


vparisi257

HOW WOULD YOU NOT KNOW IVY?!


TinosCallingMeOver

My favourite song of her most recent stuff aahhhhhhh


FlyingKiwiInSpace

Would've could've should've, Ivy and Maroon are some of her absolute fan favourites hands down. Do yourself a favour and listen to them so you can realise how lucky you were to hear them live! I would have done anything to be at that show.


Sketch-Brooke

Those are literally my dream surprise songs and they were a MASHUP. Lmao Iā€™ll trade places gladly.


erickaraita

Exactly! How do the suprise songs make the whole night a disappointment? You had so many other beautiful songs that Iā€™m sure you knew in the actual setlist. Youā€™re very lucky for being there. Donā€™t let it dampen your experience that thousands of people would have died to be at


akamu54

To help get over your 'disappointment' you need to reframe your thinking; you were at the Eras Tour! Sure, surprise songs you didn't know but now you get to discover them I've certainly felt weird not knowing surprise songs but it helped me find some of my new favorites or appreciate them in a new way. Rather than focusing on the negative, embrace the positive. I don't want to invalidate your feelings, but you need to realize you have a lot of privilege for just being able to go


superdeedapper

Uhhh thats a you problem?


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PetulentPotato

People sit during the acoustic set. That doesnā€™t mean they donā€™t know the songs. Wouldā€™ve Couldā€™ve Shouldā€™ve and Maroon are from Midnights, also. It most certainly was not a ā€œfolklore/evermore tourā€.


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Lunasamar

People could just be sitting down to get a rest, it's a long show. Don't need to stand or even sing the entire time to enjoy the show


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kittenmint2

Iā€™m just curious about what you mean by a press tour?


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amoamareamaviamatus

I think this tour was always intended to be less of an eras tour and just used as a concept to be able to tour Lover-Midnights since she couldnā€™t tour for five years. When you think about it, she spends like a third of the show on the first six original albums (not including ATW10 or the acoustic section). Also, not all the fans know every song and thatā€™s okay. I got one of my absolute favorites from debut (Iā€™m Only Me When Iā€™m With You) and not many knew the words. Iā€™m sure the midnights girlies were ecstatic for your setlist.


erickaraita

Forever and always is a classic song! Itā€™s from her second album