Taylor Swift fans have raised security concerns after gathering in a large group to sing together following the cancellation of her Eras Tour concerts due to a terror threat.
Thousands of Swifties were left heartbroken after it was revealed that the 34-year-old singer’s three shows that were planned for this weekend in Vienna, Austria, would no longer go ahead after government officials uncovered an ISIS terror plot.
On Thursday, hordes of devastated fans gathered near the stadium to exchange wristbands, sing their songs and bond over their mutual disappointment.
But some people online were left wondering whether the mass gathering was safe following news that two men had planned to drive a truck into the crowd of fans entering Taylor’s concert and “kill as many people as possible.”
Images of large crowds of Swifties gathering in the Austrian capital went viral on X, formerly Twitter, leaving thousands concerned for their well-being.
Taylor Swift fans have raised security concerns after gathering in a large group to sing her songs following the cancellation of her Eras Tour concerts due to a terror threat.
Thousands of Swift fans were left heartbroken after it was revealed that the 34-year-old singer’s three shows in Vienna were cancelled after government officials uncovered an ISIS terror plot.
On Thursday, hordes of devastated fans gathered near the stadium to exchange armbands, sing their songs and unite in their mutual disappointment.
“Isn’t that a little dangerous after what happened?” one person wrote.
“This is really sweet, but possibly more dangerous than just doing the concert…” added another.
“I saw people streaming this live on TikTok. I don’t understand how they weren’t scared, as if there was a terrorist threat,” another person agreed.
“It’s not something to be taken lightly. Even if they are detained, there could be other people working with them.”
“This is very unsafe,” said a fourth tweet, while a fifth said: “I’m sure they mean well, but that’s probably not very smart.”
“The difference between this and the concert is that the concert had security, metal detectors and bag checks,” another user noted.
However, some fans who were at the event revealed that police were present and had “blocked the streets” for them to gather.
“Before anyone starts, this is a safe gathering and the police are protecting you,” one person commented.
Some people online were left wondering whether the mass gathering was safe following news that two men had planned to “kill as many people as possible” at their show.
However, some fans who were at the event revealed that police were present and had “blocked the streets” for them to gather.
Others praised Swifties and described the gathering as a way to “show ISIS that they are not afraid of their threats.”
“The police are there and blocked off the streets so the Swifties could gather,” another said.
Others praised the Swifties and described the gathering as a way to “show Isis that they are not afraid of their threats”.
“This is a great message to show that they are not afraid of them and that what happened will not stop them from having fun and living their life,” another user tweeted.
“Swifties are the best community. There’s always love and positivity. I’m glad they’re making the best of a bad situation,” another person gushed.
“This is very healthy,” said another person.
“I was there and at first I wanted to avoid it because I was scared, but I’m so glad I went,” said one attendee.
“For me, it was about taking back what those people tried to take from us, it was about grieving what we lost together, it was about lifting each other up.”
Images of large crowds of Swifties gathering in the Austrian capital went viral on X, formerly Twitter, leaving thousands concerned for their well-being.
“I saw people streaming this on TikTok Live. I don’t understand how they’re not scared, like there’s a terrorist threat,” one tweet read. Fans are seen at the gathering
Police are seen observing the gathering in the city centre.
Beran A., 19, was arrested in Ternitz, south of Vienna, on Wednesday morning, while a second teenager, aged 17, was detained in the Austrian capital in the afternoon, according to public security director general Franz Ruf.
Austrian media reported that the suspects planned to drive a car into groups of Swifties expected to gather outside the venue before attacking them with machetes and knives.
Beran A. (seen), 19, was arrested on Wednesday morning in Ternitz, south of Vienna, according to Director General of Public Security Franz Ruf.
The 19-year-old reportedly said he wanted to “kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue.”
Franz also confirmed that “explosives were manufactured” at the suspect’s home after local media reported that the 19-year-old had stolen chemicals from his former workplace, a metal processing company also in Ternitz, to build a bomb.
“Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour shows in Vienna have been cancelled due to confirmation by government officials of a planned terrorist attack,” read a statement released by the promoter on Wednesday.
‘With confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at the Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel all three scheduled shows for the safety of everyone.
‘All tickets will be automatically refunded within the next 10 business days.’
