Taylor swift

[GordonMcG]

1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Obviously there was 2 years of pando in the middle but it was 6 years between the Rep gigs and Eras. Operating on a similar timeline would mean she's not back in the UK until 2028 earliest.

 

This is true, but I'm not so sure that she *needs* to be touring the UK to headline the festival.

 

Realistically I think 2028 might be the earliest anyway though because I don't think she does it next year, 2026 is now potentially a fallow year, so you could maybe see 2027/2028.

 

Also think it's worth noting (not in response to anything you've said) that at her current level of hype she would be a logistical nightmare for the festival. While I don't think her fans would fill the festival just for a single day due to the rumour of her headlining, I do think a significant number of Swifties would show up to the area/hang around the gates convinced that they could hear her set like they have done to all the stadiums so far.

 

For both her and the festival, the current hype needs to die down.

[tarw]

3 minutes ago, GordonMcG said:

 

This is true, but I'm not so sure that she *needs* to be touring the UK to headline the festival.

 

Realistically I think 2028 might be the earliest anyway though because I don't think she does it next year, 2026 is now potentially a fallow year, so you could maybe see 2027/2028.

 

Also think it's worth noting (not in response to anything you've said) that at her current level of hype she would be a logistical nightmare for the festival. While I don't think her fans would fill the festival just for a single day due to the rumour of her headlining, I do think a significant number of Swifties would show up to the area/hang around the gates convinced that they could hear her set like they have done to all the stadiums so far.

 

For both her and the festival, the current hype needs to die down.

I think that 25% of the punters only coming for one day of the festival would be fantastic would certainly ease congestion and make it a better experience 

[CaledonianGonzo]

23 minutes ago, tarw said:

I think that 25% of the punters only coming for one day of the festival would be fantastic would certainly ease congestion and make it a better experience 

 

Unless you're a trader or have to worry about things like bar revenue.

[tarw]

2 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

 

Unless you're a trader or have to worry about things like bar revenue.

Fair point 

[jordancornwall]

Hey, i have a choice of going in either L7 or U28 for eras tour in Cardiff next week but I’m stuck between which one is the better section? Upper you can see everything but lower you would see less stage? But Taylor clearer?

[-TLR-]

3 minutes ago, jordancornwall said:

Hey, i have a choice of going in either L7 or U28 for eras tour in Cardiff next week but I’m stuck between which one is the better section? Upper you can see everything but lower you would see less stage? But Taylor clearer?

 

i must admit - upon first glancing over this, i thought you were deciding between going to see L7 or Taylor!

 

 

sorry to be of zero use Re: seats...

[GordonMcG]

13 minutes ago, jordancornwall said:

Hey, i have a choice of going in either L7 or U28 for eras tour in Cardiff next week but I’m stuck between which one is the better section? Upper you can see everything but lower you would see less stage? But Taylor clearer?

We were West 28 at Murrayfield which was upper but the views were fantastic. But that was basically right in line with the middle of the diamond whereas I think your upper section is more in the corner so it might not be as good.

 

From "View from my Seat": L7: https://aviewfrommyseat.co.uk/photo/276497/Principality+Stadium/section-L7/row-18/seat-8/

Seat 7 apparently has a pillar in front of it according to the comment.

 

U28 photos: https://aviewfrommyseat.co.uk/venue/Principality+Stadium/U28/

 

U28 would be my preference in your shoes, but in general I quite like being far back to take everything in so that might not be to your taste. Would say you'll definitely see her clearer in L7, just run the risk of having some of your views blocked by equipment, etc.

[efcfanwirral]

2 hours ago, jordancornwall said:

Hey, i have a choice of going in either L7 or U28 for eras tour in Cardiff next week but I’m stuck between which one is the better section? Upper you can see everything but lower you would see less stage? But Taylor clearer?

In general, and this is not for Taylor specifically, I always pick the lower tier due to the sound quality and usually better atmosphere, even if its further away from the stage.  

[CaledonianGonzo]

Seeing online reports of folk I  lower seats having their views of the diamond obscured by tenting and other stage accoutrements 

[AliceR]

Quick question on trying to potentially bag tickets (wishful thinking)

 

Those who managed to get Edinburgh tickets last minute was this using the presale codes sent out last year?

[charlierc]

On 6/11/2024 at 2:01 PM, Jay Pee said:

Peak of the Parabola
Sunday - Dublin Castle - Camden
8.00 Concessions / Advance
10.00 on the door

Makes me nostalgic for when my mate's band did two shows there back in 2013. Both of which were very good times.

 

Though the fact they've only played 3/4 times since indicates it didn't exactly make them.

[kk1977]

1 hour ago, AliceR said:

Quick question on trying to potentially bag tickets (wishful thinking)

 

Those who managed to get Edinburgh tickets last minute was this using the presale codes sent out last year?

Ticketmaster sent out links to buy tickets last Friday for the 3 nights at Edinburgh. As far as I know, it was only people would had already been short listed who received the link to buy. A few friends and their kids got them pretty easily.  I don’t think AXS sold any of these tickets.  There seemed to be quite a few tickets available - they were approx £55 - seats in the corners of the stadium - behind the stage but view of the screens at the side and Taylor popped her head around a few times. Tickets in the same sections were being sold on Viagogo, etc for £300-£400. Definitely worth keeping an eye for an email. 

[jordancornwall]

Thank you all for taking the time to reply to me. We chose to go with U28 so we could see the whole show - even if it does mean we are further away!

 

really excited

[efcfanwirral]

13 hours ago, AliceR said:

Quick question on trying to potentially bag tickets (wishful thinking)

 

Those who managed to get Edinburgh tickets last minute was this using the presale codes sent out last year?

I've been locked out of the Liverpool sale pages as of yesterday as its an "invite only sale".

 

I was originally "wait listed" after registering for the ticket sale when the gigs were announced, not the fan pre order registration. So I'm guessing its the album order pre sale people who are allowed to get them.

 

That activity does suggest there could be something happening

[Martin Ashford]

My friend Tracy has this morning been gifted four tickets for Cardiff. Unbelievable. I know she will be in the stands opposite from mine. 

[CaledonianGonzo]

https://x.com/tswifterastour/status/1801338434474414504?t=RI0V0F-Wwebe-gQnUfUPvQ&s=19

 

D@b down the Eras Tour

 

 

 

[dotdash79]

4 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

https://x.com/tswifterastour/status/1801338434474414504?t=RI0V0F-Wwebe-gQnUfUPvQ&s=19

 

D@b down the Eras Tour

 

 

 

Allows for her to re-jig it for festivals

[CaledonianGonzo]

It absolutely does..... but I'd still be pretty surprised.

[FloopFiller]

Official confirmation tonight that Midnights and Tortured Poets… do in fact suck and no amount of live dressing up can change that. First two hours of the show had me genuinely hooked but my god did the last hour honk. Even Folkmore which I love on record should’ve be been split in to separate sections as it absolutely dragged and had swathes of people going for piss and drink breaks. Antihero the saving grace of the last hour as it was the only time people seemed to get invested again through the hour of drudgery. 

[Superscally]

1 minute ago, FloopFiller said:

Official confirmation tonight that Midnights and Tortured Poets… do in fact suck and no amount of live dressing up can change that. First two hours of the show had me genuinely hooked but my god did the last hour honk. Even Folkmore which I love on record should’ve be been split in to separate sections as it absolutely dragged and had swathes of people going for piss and drink breaks. Antihero the saving grace of the last hour as it was the only time people seemed to get invested again through the hour of drudgery. 

Savage! 😄

[gazzared]

51 minutes ago, FloopFiller said:

Official confirmation tonight that Midnights and Tortured Poets… do in fact suck and no amount of live dressing up can change that. First two hours of the show had me genuinely hooked but my god did the last hour honk. Even Folkmore which I love on record should’ve be been split in to separate sections as it absolutely dragged and had swathes of people going for piss and drink breaks. Antihero the saving grace of the last hour as it was the only time people seemed to get invested again through the hour of drudgery. 

Thanks for the piss break promts... I'll listen to some of her albums tomoz 👍🏼 are all the concourse food and beer stalls open in the main stand? I'll be in U6

[Memory Man]

8 hours ago, FloopFiller said:

Official confirmation tonight that Midnights and Tortured Poets… do in fact suck and no amount of live dressing up can change that. First two hours of the show had me genuinely hooked but my god did the last hour honk. Even Folkmore which I love on record should’ve be been split in to separate sections as it absolutely dragged and had swathes of people going for piss and drink breaks. Antihero the saving grace of the last hour as it was the only time people seemed to get invested again through the hour of drudgery. 

 

im not the hugest taylor fan (altho do like her!) but was hooked from start to finish and never considered moving from my floor spot throughout the entire thing! Nor did i see anyone else moving! (Edinburgh night 1 front left standing)

 

i suppose its a lot easier to move and go to bar in a seat

i felt like i was surrounded by hardcore fans which is fair that they got the tickets

 

also didnt feel like any of it dragged, it all goes by so quickly.

 

she is also obviously going to give her 2 most recent albums the spotlight as any artist would do.

Edited June 14, 2024 by Memory Man

[st dan]

Absolutely superb show. What an artist she is - and as expected the production is first class. 
Thought the TTPD songs were all really good live, and some of her strongest vocals. Agree with the Midnights songs dragging at the end though. Seems to just whimper out after 3 hours of bangers. 

[northernangel]

12 hours ago, dotdash79 said:

Allows for her to re-jig it for festivals

Not for next year though. I can massively see the Glastonbury fallow year depending on when she is back.

[LinvoyPrimus]

11 hours ago, FloopFiller said:

Official confirmation tonight that Midnights and Tortured Poets… do in fact suck and no amount of live dressing up can change that. First two hours of the show had me genuinely hooked but my god did the last hour honk. Even Folkmore which I love on record should’ve be been split in to separate sections as it absolutely dragged and had swathes of people going for piss and drink breaks. Antihero the saving grace of the last hour as it was the only time people seemed to get invested again through the hour of drudgery. 

Yeah looking at a bunch of the setlists so far, I've been concerned about that final stretch. I'm at Wembley Night 2 and have been strongly considering sacking off Midnights post-AH, or even binning it completely. Guff album.

 

I'm hoping she's got some bangers lined up as 'Surprise Songs' as she's been dropping a lot of TTPS stuff in there so far. Could help 'save' that last hour.