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Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged planned terrorist attack


Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged planned terrorist attack
Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged planned terrorist attack



Organizers have canceled three TaylorSwift concerts in Austria after authorities arrested two suspects for allegedly planning a terror attack during the Vienna leg of her blockbuster Eras tour.

The extraordinary decision which could come at significant cost to Vienna’s businesses has devastated fans and renewed focus on the vulnerability of huge concerts as soft targets for terror networks and spree killers.

Swift was scheduled to play three shows in the European city from Thursday to Saturday which have all been canceled, according to Barracuda Music, the promoter for Swift’s concerts in Austria.


With confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety. Barracuda Music said on Wednesday in a post online.

Swift’s official website also listed the concerts as canceled. CNN has reached out to Taylor Swift’s representatives for a comment.

Speaking at a press conference in the capital, police said a 19 year old Austrian citizen, who they identified as a sympathizer of ISIS was arrested Wednesday morning in Ternitz, lower Austria, while another arrest was made later in Vienna.

They had become “radicalized by the internet,” with the 19 year old pledginghis allegiance to the leader of ISIS in July, police said.


Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged planned terrorist attack
Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged planned terrorist attack




The two suspects had undertaken “concrete preparatory measures” for a terrorist attack after police suspected explosives were stored at the home of the suspect in Ternitz authorities said.

Police also said that chemical substances were secured at the home of the 19 year old and were being evaluated, the Associated Press reported.

Later on Wednesday, police said they had made “further detentions” but did not give a number or any other details.

Barracuda Music said all tickets for the canceled shows will be automatically refunded within the next 10 business days.

Swift’s record breaking Eras Tour began in Glendale Arizona on March 18, 2023 and has been extended several times. It has since passed through the United States, South America, Asia and Australia, and is currently on its European leg before it makes a return to North America.



Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged planned terrorist attack
Taylor Swift shows in Vienna canceled over alleged planned terrorist attack



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