Pop star Taylor Swift has earned a reputation for looking after her fans, creating a culturally noteworthy incident during her May 24 concert in Lisbon, Portugal. While performing “Champagne Problems,” Swift noticed a distressed fan and immediately signaled to security to assist, demonstrating her dedication to the safety and wellbeing of her fans.
Details from the Concert
Amid her songs, Swift called attention to a struggling fan and asked security for help, sending out a plea of “Ajuda por favor. Help them, please.” Unfortunately, no concrete details have emerged regarding the nature of the fan’s distress. The concert, held at the Estadio da Luz stadium, had initially experienced delays, starting later than the scheduled 6 pm, with the stadium only around 60 to 70 percent filled by the time the band Paramore opened the act.
Issues on Venue
According to a fan’s account, some reported issues with security, observing inconsistent policies regarding certain items like water bottles and power banks. However, the venue permitted fans to bring in plastic water bottles last minute and provided water cups and refill stations at the concert.
Swift’s First Performance in Portugal
This was Swift’s debut performance in Portugal, and she expressed her gratitude and excitement to the crowd. In her heartfelt speech, she mentioned how the crowd’s warm welcome took her breath away and made her feel loved.
Continuation of the ‘Eras Tour’
Following her Lisbon performances, Swift is due to continue her ‘Eras Tour’ in Madrid, featuring more shows across Europe throughout Summer. Since the start of her tour in 2023, Swift has been committed to her fans’ safety, even intervening in disagreements between concertgoers and safety professionals.
Prior Concerts and Fans’ Safety
In an earlier concert in Stockholm, Sweden, Swift established a flashlight signal system with her fans to alert her when someone needed help, demonstrating her proactive approach to fan safety. Despite these efforts, a Brazilian fan, Ana Clara Benevides Machado, unfortunately passed away due to heat exhaustion before a concert in Rio de Janeiro. During this concert, Swift ensured fan hydration by interrupting her performance to request that water be provided.
Wrapping Up
Taylor Swift has continuously shown a high level of care for her fans during her concerts, putting their safety and wellbeing first. She is currently continuing the European leg of her ‘Eras Tour,’ expected to go on throughout the summer. For more on Taylor Swift’s performances and tours, visit HitPlay.