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Taylor Swift’s Sydney concert delayed by rainstorm, lightning

Sydney, Australia, Feb 23 (EFE).- American pop singer Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated concert in Sydney, Australia, faced a delay on Friday as heavy rainstorms and lightning prompted the evacuation of spectators at the Accor Stadium.

“Tonight’s show of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ at Sydney, Australia’s Accor Stadium has been delayed until weather improves,” concert organizers said in a message on X from the sports complex, where the singer will perform four times as part of her Australian tour.

As lightning neared the area, fans inside the stadium were temporarily evacuated to safe areas but later allowed to return to their seats.

Organizers issued messages to the more than 80,000 fans attending Swift’s Friday’s “sold-out” show” in the city, asking fans to stay “sheltered” and attentive to “venue screens until further notice.”

The acclaimed pop singer kicks off a series of concerts in Sydney on Friday amid predictions of rainstorms and intense heat.

The opening act by American singer Sabrina Carpenter was canceled for the evening due to the “weather delay.”

The concert will only be canceled in the event of “extreme weather” posing a threat to the safety of artists and the audience, the concert team said.

Forecasts for the night warn of high chances of rain and potential thunderstorms, strong winds, and even chances of hail, after a day where temperatures reached 35 degrees.

However, the weather has not dampened the enthusiasm of Swift’s fans, who also hope to see her boyfriend, American football player Travis Kelce, at the concert.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was also expected to attend the concert.

In other parts of the country, Swift’s fans were scrambling to secure last-minute plane tickets to Sydney after several flights were canceled, according to local media reports.

Over 320,000 people are expected to attend Swift’s concerts in Sydney from Feb. 23-26, contributing an estimated $52.5 million to the economy of the state of New South Wales. EFE

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