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Fans of Taylor Swift have praised the superstar and her mother, Andrea Swift, for their focus on security during the massively successful Eras Tour, particularly during the UK leg in August. This came in light of heightened safety measures, including requests for police escorts and other precautions to ensure the safety of attendees at her sold-out Wembley Stadium shows. Swift reportedly contributed approximately £1 billion to the UK economy, including £300 million in London alone, leading one fan to comment that “the MET should have carried her to Wembley on their shoulders.”
Andrea Swift, affectionately known as “Mama Bear” among fans, took on a significant role in enhancing security during the tour. She personally liaised with senior officers and government officials, requesting that security be intensified. Fans applauded Andrea for her protective actions, with some saying, “No one messes with Mama Swift, she will protect her babies at all costs.” Another fan commented, “Taylor’s parents are the best – being that protective has been necessary and worthwhile.”
Concerns about security were particularly heightened after three shows in Vienna were postponed following a foiled terror plot and after a stalker was arrested at one of her performances in Germany. In addition, many fans pointed to a tragic incident in Southport in July, where three young girls were killed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop, further underscoring the need for increased safety precautions.
Taylor acknowledged these efforts in an Instagram post to her 283 million followers, thanking her team and British authorities for their work in protecting the “half a million” attendees at her London shows.
Swift’s *Eras Tour* broke multiple records, including eight sold-out performances at Wembley, making her the first solo artist to achieve this feat. She is currently on the final North American leg of the tour, which kicked off in March 2023, and will conclude in Vancouver on December 8, 2024.