Taylor Swift opens up about canceled Vienna shows

In her first public comments regarding the cancellation of three concerts in Vienna, Taylor Swift expressed feelings of devastation and guilt following a foiled terror attack that led to the shows being called off. The 34-year-old singer took to Instagram to share her emotions, stating that the incident filled her with “a new sense of fear” as thousands of fans had planned to attend. Swift emphasized her gratitude towards the authorities for their swift action, which ensured that the situation resulted in “grieving concerts and not lives.” The concerts, originally scheduled for August 8-10, were canceled after Austrian police arrested three suspects, aged 17 to 19, who were allegedly plotting an attack targeting the events. Swift noted that nearly 200,000 fans were expected to attend, and she felt a tremendous amount of guilt for those who missed out. She explained that her decision to remain silent until the conclusion of her European tour was a matter of prioritizing safety, stating, “In cases like this one, ‘silence’ is actually showing restraint.” Following the cancellation, Swift successfully completed the European leg of her “Eras” tour with five sold-out shows at London’s Wembley Stadium. She expressed relief at the safe conclusion of the tour and acknowledged the emotional rollercoaster experienced by fans. The singer is set to resume her record-breaking tour in Miami in October, as she continues to navigate the complexities of performing in a heightened security environment.