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'Her fans are making pilgrimages': How Taylor Swift's Eras Tour became a near-religious experience

The Eras Tour by Taylor Swift has become a huge cultural phenomenon, performing in 53 cities and potentially grossing over $2 billion, making it the highest-grossing tour of all time.
Fans have created rituals such as applause after "Champagne Problems" and exchanging friendship bracelets, indicating a deep connection to the experience.
Philosopher Simon Critchley suggests that Swift's performances offer spiritual fulfillment, with her saying, "We do it because people need an escape from how brutal life can be.

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Euro Weekly News

Taylor Swift’s Eras tour like a pilgrimage

After a sell-out 20 months of performances, Taylor Swift’s legendary Eras Tour has come to an end, leaving a lasting impact on fans worldwide and breaking records, not only monetary. Taylor Swift’s legendary Eras Tour has come to an end after 20 months, 149 shows and a blockbuster concert film. The extensive music line up rounded up in Vancouver, Canada after the global mega star dazzled fans… Source

3 months ago·Spain

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Vancouver Sun

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour kicks off three-night stand in Vancouver

If you're down bad crying at the gym because Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour is nearly over, you're not alone.

3 months ago·Vancouver, Canada

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BBC News

'Her fans are making pilgrimages': How Taylor Swift's Eras Tour became a near-religious experience

The "cultural juggernaut" that is Taylor Swift's Eras Tour comes to an end this week. How did it become the most extraordinary live event of our time?

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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Time Magazine

A Look Back at Taylor Swift's Record-Breaking Eras Tour

More than 630 days after Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour kicked off on March, 17, 2023 in Glendale, Ariz., the global concert phenomenon is set to come to an end following three final shows in Vancouver, British Columbia, this weekend. By the end of its 66-show run in 2023, Swift’s painstakingly crafted musical extravaganza had earned over $1 billion to become the highest-grossing concert tour of all time. Since then, she has performed an additional 86…

3 months ago·United States

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