WEMBLEY STADIUM MARKS TAYLOR SWIFT BECOMING FIRST SOLO ARTIST TO PLAY THE ICONIC VENUE EIGHT TIMES ON A SINGLE TOUR
Wembley Stadium has gifted Taylor Swift a bespoke guitar to mark her record-breaking achievement. The singer has become the first solo artist to play the iconic stadium eight times on a single tour, further to her shows in June and ending this week as part of her The Eras Tour.
The special gift was presented to the singer’s team ahead of her final show on Tuesday, along with a note from the stadium team and personalised plectrums. It has since shipped to Nashville in America, as Swift makes her return home.
Wembley has seen fans travel from all areas of the UK and globe to attend the concerts, with a stream of colourful outfits across all eight shows.
The eight sell-out shows in June and August are said to have boosted the London economy by more than £300 million. * MP’s have also now called for Swift to be given The Freedom of the City of London, such was the positive impact of her shows.
A Wembley spokesperson said: “We were absolutely delighted to host eight of Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour shows at Wembley Stadium.
“The Eras Tour is epic and set to be one of the all-time biggest shows. Choosing to perform more concerts at Wembley Stadium than any other venue demonstrates how iconic Wembley is.
“Everyone who witnessed those shows saw something special, and something that will live long in the memory. Taylor’s energy and positivity were infectious.
“Her fans brought a wave of colour and generosity never quite seen before. The entire Wembley team from security through to hospitality enjoyed looking after them.
“We couldn’t let Taylor leave London without saying a massive thank you to her, and marking what is an incredible achievement for a solo artist.”
During the eight shows, Swifties danced and sang under the backdrop of the Wembley arch, which changed colour to represent each ‘Era’ throughout the night, and in line with light up bracelets distributed to every fan.
Stewards and BSL interpreters also joined in - ensuring the superstar’s show was enjoyed by all. A highlight of each show was the entire crowd singing the words to each song in unison.
All eight performances were a sell-out across the entire stadium, with hospitality packages selling out faster than any other artist ever.
Outside the stadium were two public artworks including a giant mural on the Spanish Steps, which were temporarily renamed the ‘Swiftie Steps’ and estimated to have been visited by more than one million people over the summer period.