Three Taylor Swift shows on the Eras Tour have been canceled in Vienna. The news comes as two men were arrested in an ISIS-connected terrorist plot against her upcoming concerts set to be held at Ernst Happel Stadium, via Variety . Austrian concert promoter Barracuda Music confirmed the news, writing: “ Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Vienna Shows cancelled due to government officials confirmation of planned terrorist attack.
With confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety.” Keep reading to find out more..
. According to international reports, the suspects who were arrested included a 19-year-old who pledged his allegiance to ISIS and was living with his parents in the town of Ternitz, as well as another man. Both were arrested Wednesday (August 7) after police raided the 19-year-old’s home and found various chemicals and substances.
Residents of Ternitz were allegedly evacuated and roads were closed during the raid, according to those reports. She was meant to perform Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights as part of her Eras Tour . According to Vienna State Police Director Franz Ruf and Police Chief Gerhard Purstl in a news conference, both men had become radicalized through the internet and allegedly had specific plans on how the attack was to be carried out.
While the danger had been “minimized,” an “abstract danger” remained, which is why the shows were cancelled. Ticketholders will receive refunds within the next 10 days. The Eras Tour will continue to London before coming back to Canada.
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