Taylor Swift has spoken out for the first time about the cancellation of her Vienna concerts due to a foiled terror plot. The singer expressed her devastation and guilt but also praised authorities for preventing a potential tragedy.
In a lengthy social media post, Taylor Swift has addressed the cancellation of her Vienna concerts due to an alleged terror plot. The singer expressed her devastation and guilt but also praised authorities for preventing a potential tragedy.
Taylor Swift Breaks Silence on Vienna Concert Cancellation, Expresses Guilt and Gratitude
"Having our Vienna shows canceled was devastating," Swift wrote. "The reason for the cancellations filled me with a new sense of fear and a tremendous amount of guilt because so many people had planned on coming to those shows."
Swift said that she had chosen to remain silent on the issue until now out of concern for provoking those who might want to harm her fans. However, she felt it was necessary to speak out to protect herself and her fans.
Taylor Swift Breaks Silence on Vienna Concert Cancellation, Expresses Guilt and Gratitude
"I am not going to speak about something publicly if I think doing so might provoke those who would want to harm the fans who come to my shows," Swift wrote. "But I felt it was important to speak out now because I want to be very clear: I will not be silenced."
Swift thanked the authorities for their efforts in preventing the terror plot and preventing any loss of life.
Taylor Swift Breaks Silence on Vienna Concert Cancellation, Expresses Guilt and Gratitude
"I was so grateful to the authorities because thanks to them, we were grieving concerts and not lives," Swift wrote. "I was heartened by the love and unity I saw in the fans who banded together."
Swift said that she had decided to focus on protecting her fans and helping to ensure the safety of her London shows.
Taylor Swift Breaks Silence on Vienna Concert Cancellation, Expresses Guilt and Gratitude
"My team and I worked hand in hand with stadium staff and British authorities every day in pursuit of that goal, and I want to thank them for everything they did for us," Swift wrote.
The singer also expressed her relief that her London shows went on as planned without incident.
"In cases like this one, ‘silence’ is actually showing restraint and waiting to express yourself at a time when it’s right to. My priority was finishing our European tour safely, and it is with great relief that I can say we did that," Swift wrote.
Swift concluded her post by thanking her fans for their support and praising the resilience of the human spirit.
"The European leg of The Eras Tour has wrapped up in London this week. With it came the most passionate crowds I’ve ever played for, new traditions in the show, and an entirely new era added in," Swift wrote. "It was a reminder that the human spirit is indomitable and that even in the face of fear, we can find strength in one another."
