The day we now have all been ready for has lastly arrived: Taylor Swift is performing her first show in Australia tonight.
We repeat: Taylor Swift is lastly performing her first The Eras Tour show in Australia tonight.
It’s been a very long time coming, we will inform you that without spending a dime, with many cheers and tears (see: The Great Ticketing War) being encountered alongside the best way.
And it is not only a large not for us Aussie Swifties – it is truly predicted to be a history-making night for Swift herself, because the first Melbourne show is about to be her largest viewers ever of at the least 86,000 fans.
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That will likely be a private report for the Lavender Haze singer, who’s coming off a monumental 12 months into a good larger one.
“I think this is next level by any standards. She is clearly the hottest artist on the planet and just keeps getting hotter and hotter and hotter,” Nine’s Entertainment Editor Richard Wilkins informed 9honey Celebrity this week, saying the fanaticism round Swift is nothing like he is ever seen earlier than.
As we rely down the hours, minutes after which seconds till we hear the first strains of Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince on the Melbourne Cricket Ground, observe together with 9honey Celebrity’s reside weblog for all the newest information and updates you want to know.
Fears of asbestos close to Sydney’s Accor Stadium alleviated
Amid Sydney’s asbestos debacle, one small median strip at Sydney Olympic Park – the place Swift’s exhibits subsequent weekend are set to happen – has been recognized and examined for asbestos.
The check got here again unfavorable, however officers are testing it once more simply to be secure. If asbestos is discovered, will probably be vacuumed up.
”This will not stop Taylor Swift performing in Sydney,” Minister for the Environment Penny Sharpe mentioned.
“Sydney Olympic Park Authority is inspecting mulch from the supply chain under investigation, that has been used on a median strip on a divided road.
“An examination of the mulch discovered no asbestos. A again up check is being carried out as a precaution.
“We are testing samples but, regardless, we can remove the mulch and remediate before Taylor Swift takes to the stage in the Harbour City.”
Fans take their seats contained in the MCG
Taylor Nation shares particular message hours earlier than Swift steps on stage
We’re one step nearer to the massive show… The MCG has opened its gates!
Taylor Swift fans journey from far and large for the possibility to see her
Megg travelled from Newcastle for the Melbourne show after lacking out on tickets in Sydney, our reporter on the bottom on the MCG, Allanah Sciberras, says.
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Her good friend Gabby – who’s on vacation from England – wasn’t as fortunate, however wished to assist her good friend.
Megg mentioned it took her hours to safe the tickets and he or she ended up spending greater than $3000.
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Length of Taylor Swift merchandise traces at MCG revealed
Our reporter on the bottom on the MCG, Allanah Sciberras, says the wait time for merchandise buying on the MCG is at present round one hour.
Swift is about to take to the stage at round 8pm, however fans have been on the MCG since this morning to purchase her merch.
Taylor Swift’s opening act Sabrina Carpenter has began her sound-check
Hope for ticket Hail Mary to be answered last-minute
Our reporter on the bottom on the MCG, Allanah Sciberras, has encountered some Swift superfans who’re praying for a miracle.
Michelle and ‘Swift’ are hopeful they’ll rating some final minute tickets. The pair are at present sitting outdoors of the MCG with handwritten indicators.
“I just love her music and how she helps people and she is so nice and kind,” the teenager mentioned.
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Swifties have been lining up in Melbourne since 6am, however not for the live performance
They’ve been lining up for Swift-inspired tattoos!
Melbourne tattoo studio Fine Line Tattoos have opened up their studio for walk-ins over three days to have fun Swift’s arrival Down Under, making it so fans do not have to ebook in an appointment to get a bespoke Swift-themed tattoo.
The studio is open from 9am to 5pm in the present day, Saturday and Sunday, however some fans began lining up at 6am this morning – it’s first in, finest dressed in any case.
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MCG boss’ warning to Taylor Swift fans ahead of her show tonight
Melbourne Cricket Club CEO Stuart Fox has issued a phrase of recommendation for fans who’re heading to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for Swift’s show tonight, urging concertgoers to arrive on the precinct early.
Although Swift is not set to take to the stage till 8pm AEDT tonight, Fox has mentioned that as a result of a number of different main occasions are happening within the space tonight, he would counsel leaving for the live performance early.
“There’s going to be a lot of congestion … I’d certainly be making tracks at about 3 o’clock,” Fox informed 3AW’s Breakfast with Ross and Russel this morning.
See what the MCG seems like now right here.
Scammers focusing on determined fans already
Ticket scalpers (and lots of scammers) are flooding social media pages already with claims of last-minute gross sales for Swift tickets in Melbourne tonight.
Scammers have been focusing on Swifties for the previous a number of months and a number of official shops have warned fans to be looking out for faux sellers.
A spokesperson for Scamwatch informed 9honey that they’re conscious of scams related to Taylor Swift tickets on social media.
“This has been particularly prevalent in NSW and Victoria. We have received reports of tickets being sold on social media where accounts have been compromised by scammers,” they mentioned.
Basically, until you need to threat dropping your cash, do not attempt to buy tickets outdoors of the official Ticketek Fan to Fan Marketplace.
Read extra right here.
What would you give to go to Taylor Swift’s first Australian show?
One Adelaide lady is skipping her aunt’s funeral to attend Swift’s show in Melbourne tonight, selecting to fly to Victoria from South Australia moderately than attend the memorial this afternoon.
“I’m a really big Swiftie, I would do anything, well clearly if I am missing a funeral,” she informed 107.1 SAFM’s Bec & Soda For Breakfast yesterday.
“The body is being flown from Queensland, it’s a really big deal, there is going to be so many family members there, and I am willing to upset everyone to go.”
Read the total story right here.
The finest outfits Taylor Swift has worn on her Eras tour
Your outfit for Taylor Swift’s Australian Eras Tour exhibits, sorted
Well… it is in all probability too late to order these earlier than Swift’s Melbourne show this night, however the objects under will probably are available time for her Sydney exhibits.
Click the picture under for outfit inspiration ahead of Taylor Swift’s Sydney exhibits subsequent weekend.
Will Travis Kelce be becoming a member of Taylor Swift in Australia?
Maybe… in all probability…. it is probably.
That’s in accordance to 9honey’s Taylor Swift skilled Jemima Skelley, who says the NFL star has “all but confirmed that he will be coming Down Under” now that his season has formally ended (with a really beautiful Super Bowl victory, no much less).
It’s unprobably, nevertheless, that he’ll make it in time for Swift’s first Melbourne show tonight, with Swift touching down within the early hours of Thursday morning with out her boyfriend.
Read the total story right here.
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How to access your tickets for Taylor Swift’s Melbourne show tonight
There is one factor Melbourne ticketholders should do as quickly as potential to guarantee simple entry this afternoon, a spokesperson for Ticketek warns.
“The most important message is to make sure that fans download the Ticketek app and add their ticket to their Google or Apple Wallet ASAP,” the Ticketek spokesperson urges.
Click right here for every thing you want to learn about how to access your Taylor Swift tickets.
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Stadium guidelines you want to know for Taylor Swift’s Melbourne exhibits
So you’ve got purchased the tickets, have them downloaded to your Google or Apple Wallets, have your costumes on and also you’re in your means to the stadium – there are some guidelines you need to know to be sure you’re truly let in.
These guidelines embrace what luggage you are allowed to usher in, and how many friendship bracelets you possibly can have with you.
Click right here for all of the stadium guidelines and set time info you want to know for Taylor Swift’s Australia exhibits.
What to pack for Taylor Swift’s Australian Eras Tour exhibits
Are you prepared for it?
Click the picture under to see every thing you need to have in your bag to survive Swift’s marathon live shows.
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