Taylor Swift Eras Tour: Sydney concert evacuated after lightning strikes Accor Stadium
Taylor Swift fans have been evacuated from Sydney’s Accor Stadium after lightning struck nearby – meaning the superstar’s performance has now been postponed.
The wild weather in Sydney on Friday evening caused chaos for the 80,000 Swifties heading to her first show of the Eras Tour in the city.
Fans sitting on the ground and lower bowl levels of the stadium were asked to go inside after lightning struck just 6 miles (10 kilometers) away.
Taylor Swift fans have been evacuated from Sydney’s Accor Stadium after lightning struck nearby – the superstar’s performance has now been postponed
Fans seated on the ground and lower bowl levels of the stadium were asked to move inside after lightning struck just 6 miles (10 kilometers) away
Swift was seen playing in the rain at a show in Foxborough, Massachusetts, last May
A statement from Accor Stadium told concertgoers that the three-hour show has been postponed.
“Please note: Due to weather, the show start time has been postponed,” it said.
‘Remain undercover until further notice and follow the site screens and staff instructions.
“Stay safe and remember to be kind to those around you.”
A statement from Accor Stadium told concertgoers that the three-hour show has been postponed as fans rush to get under cover
Swifties take shelter from the rain during Swift’s first Sydney concert of the Eras Tour on Friday evening
Wild weather hit Sydney on Friday night as 80,000 Taylor Swift fans attended her show
A Swiftie is seen hiding under a poncho as wild weather hit Sydney
A male voice was heard over a loudspeaker in the stadium telling fans that lightning had struck 10 kilometers away and that ticket holders should evacuate.
Following the announcement, a stream of concertgoers, most wearing plastic rain ponchos, were seen heading to covered areas of the stadium.
Swift was scheduled to take the stage at 7:30 p.m., while her opening act Sabrina Carpenter would kick off the evening at 6:20 p.m.
Accor Stadium has said the show will go ahead unless there is “severe weather that could affect the safety of performers and visitors.”
Swift has been known to play in the rain, with Sydney fans hoping the miserable conditions will soon be over.
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Swifties are refusing to let the bad weather ruin the evening now that Swift’s performance has been postponed