Big signs, confetti, iPads, spray sunscreen, aerosol deodorant, and even battery packs are prohibited products. Swifties are furious about these limitations and are venting their frustration on several social media sites.
That’s not where the controversy ends. Strict rules apply even to friendship bracelets, a mainstay of musical companionship. Fans are allowed to bring them into the venues, but they must be worn only on the arms of the spectators. Carabiners, d-rings, and other similar attachments are not permitted. Fans of the surprise rule are questioning the reasoning behind these restrictions, setting social media on fire.
Within the musical venues, drones and audio recording equipment are marked as “strictly prohibited.” In addition, professional video and photographic equipment is prohibited, while concertgoers are free to record the event using their smartphones. Fans view the policy as a mixed bag; although they value the chance to film moments with their phones, they also wonder why other recording devices aren’t consistently prohibited.
Apart from these restrictions, attendees have been advised not to dress in a way that would make it difficult for other Swifties to see them during the show. This regulation has sparked discussion, with some fans doubting its applicability and fairness.
If brought onto the performance grounds, items that could be disruptive, like airhorns, speakers, flashlights, and lasers, will be seized. Fans will have to consider how to handle erratic weather during the outdoor events as tents and umbrellas are prohibited as well.
Fans have been especially displeased with the ban on portable chargers, with many voicing their incredulity and annoyance on social media. Some people find it extremely annoying when this necessary equipment for charging gadgets is missing, especially during extended concerts.
The limitations placed on friendship bracelets have also led to a growing amount of discontent. Hundreds of bracelets to fit on one’s arm without the ease of carabiners or other attachments is posing a hurdle for fans. Many Swifties are disappointed by the unannounced crackdown on these treasured concert souvenirs.
Frontier Touring has been contacted by Daily Mail Australia for comment, but things are still uncertain.
Taylor Swift, who won her fourth Grammy Award for Album of the Year on Sunday, is ready to play to packed houses in Melbourne and Sydney despite these scandals. Three shows at the MCG on February 16, 17, and 18 and four concerts in Sydney’s Accor Stadium on February 23, 24, 25, and 26 are the upcoming dates.
