Taylor Swift concerts: Rowan fans are eager to attend the American pop star’s Paris dates
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Taylor Swift concerts: Rowan fans are eager to attend the American pop star’s Paris dates

Your children or grandchildren should know her, or perhaps have tickets to see her sing in the coming days: American singer Taylor Swift, 34 years old, is preparing to perform six concerts in France, including four in Paris, from Thursday, May 9 to Sunday, May 12, at La Défense Arena in Paris.This is part of his world tour “The Eras Tour”. Dates that Taylor’s fans nicknamed Swiftiesdon’t plan to miss it, in Rouen: Many of them fought to get their concert venue this week.

I can’t figure out that I’m going to see Taylor three times this week“, Leah smiles. The 24-year-old from Rowan has been a fan of Taylor Swift for a long time. I managed to get tickets to three of the American star’s four concerts. “I really admire her because she gives her all for her fans, she writes her own songs, which is admirable. She has a strong personality and has managed to create a whole community of fans around the world.“.

These two Taylor Swift fans will be going to Rouen to see the star on several dates in Paris, in May 2024.
These two Taylor Swift fans will be going to Rouen to see the star on several dates in Paris, in May 2024. © Radio France
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She sings, plays musical instruments, and writes her own songs

An artist with a list full of accomplishments: In 2006, when she was just 16 years old, Taylor Swift released her first album, simply titled Taylor Swift. Today, she has released 11 albums in total. Last, Section of tortured poets (Circle of tortured poets), which was released in mid-April, surpassed 1 billion plays on Spotify in less than a week. Many fans hope that the star will sing songs from this albumwhich she has not sung live yet.

Taylor Swift during one of her concerts "Tour of the ages"Here in New Jersey, United States (illustration).
Taylor Swift during one of her Eras Tour concerts here in New Jersey, United States (illustration). © Maksab
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The pop star also has six world tours under his belt and Over 500 music awards including 14 Grammy Awards. In 2023, she was named Person of the Year by the magazine time. “These concerts are exceptional for fans because it is almost the first time she has performed in France, and with so many dates“, explains Lea. Taylor Swift gave a concert in 2011 at the Zénith in Paris, in front of a room that was not completely full; she then returned only for promotional operations, and then for a special concert at the Olympia in 2019.

Between 70 and 160 euros for a concert ticket

then The fans at Seine-Maritime did everything they could to be able to secure a valuable concert venue.. “I was determined to find places! In fact, there was a lottery, and you had to register“, explains Charlotte, 28, another fan of the singer.In order to put all the odds in our favor, we have registered friends and family. It was a little messy but she did it!“She can’t wait to finally see Taylor Swift on stage:”I really like his album Folklore*, even if it’s not generally people’s favorite album. I’m also really looking forward to listening to his songs from the Reputation album, the whole concert is going to be really amazing.

His concerts are a unique experience. Of course the place is expensive, but it’s worth it: more than 3 hours of show, crazy special effects, songs from many of his albums, we can’t wait to see themLeah rejoices. Depending on their location, some paid 70 euros per person, 90 euros per hole, and up to 113 and 160 euros for higher categories..

Yasmine got up "Friendship bracelets"and friendship bracelets that fans exchange during concerts.
Yasmine made “friendship bracelets”, which are friendship bracelets that the audience exchanges during concerts. © Radio France
Mary Martirosyan

Many Swifties accompany their cars to Paris with other fans. Yasmine will go with her husband:I kind of forced him to come!“She is very impatient at the thought of finally meeting her idol:”Taylor helps me believe that anything is possible. She comes from a small rural town in the United States, a young girl who started from nothing, and now she’s a global star… She’s so inspiring.” **Like many fans, I made… Friendship braceletsOr friendship bracelets, a trend that has become global. **”It started with Taylor’s song, You’re on your own, kid : In this song, it says at some point that we should make friendship bracelets, so fans started making them by buying strings and beads, and then we exchange them at parties, as they create wonderful memories.“Yasmine explains.

There will likely be people on the road to get to Paris this weekend: Flixbus, which offers bus rides to Paris in particular, has noted the “Taylor Swift effect”: Increase in bookings linked to concerts this weekend, especially for lines arriving to La Défense bus station from Normandy (Rouen, Le Havre and Caen), but also from the north and Belgium. According to Flixbus, between 7,000 and 9,500 tickets sold for this week were related to the American artist’s concert.

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