Taylor Swift concerts canceled after 2 arrested in Vienna for alleged terrorist attack plans. Aug 2024

[DS2021]

Taylor Swift concerts canceled after 2 arrested in Vienna for alleged terrorist attack plans: "A tragedy prevented"

Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour shows in Vienna, Austria, have been canceled after government officials confirmed an alleged ISIS-linked terrorist plot to attack large events, organizers said Wednesday.

"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," Barracuda Music, the concerts' organizer, said in an online post.

 

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Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna canceled after Austrian police say foiled terrorist plot targeted shows

Two men were arrested in what police said were terrorist plots at major events in Vienna. One was a 19-year-old who authorities said pledged his allegiance to ISIS.

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''Swift has spoken about her concerns of a terrorist attack at one of her stadium shows. In 2019, she told Elle magazine it was her biggest fear.

"After the Manchester Arena bombing and the Vegas concert shooting, I was completely terrified to go on tour this time because I didn’t know how we were going to keep 3 million fans safe over seven months," Swift said ahead of the Lover Tour, which was then canceled because of Covid.

She added, "There was a tremendous amount of planning, expense, and effort put into keeping my fans safe."

"My fear of violence has continued into my personal life," she said. "I carry QuikClot army grade bandage dressing, which is for gunshot or stab wounds."

 

[Rikissa]

Two held in Vienna over Taylor Swift concert threat

Security measures at the singer's gigs are tightened after the arrest of two people suspected of planning attacks.

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[Elley Mae]

The teenager, said to have North Macedonian roots, is considered the main suspect, and worked closely with a 17-year-old Austrian, general director for public security Frankz Ruf told the broadcaster ORF.

The 17-year-old, who has Turkish and Croatian roots, had started a job at the concert venue days before the event was cancelled over the terror threat, according to officials.

Teen suspected of plotting Taylor Swift concert attack carried out 'concrete preparatory actions'

Two teenagers aged 19 and 17 were arrested over plans to carry out a terror attack at Taylor Swift concerts set to take place in Vienna this weekend. The superstar is yet to comment on the three gigs being cancelled over the threat.

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Taylor Swift terror attack suspects 'hired as security guards' for concert

Two suspected extremists have been arrested while a manhunt is underway for a third suspect

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Taylor Swift terror attack suspects 'hired as security guards' for concert had 'chemical bomb'

The teenager reportedly planned to drive a car into the 20,000 fans standing outside the stadium during the concerts before attacking with machetes and knives.

 

[DS2021]

The teenager, said to have North Macedonian roots, is considered the main suspect, and worked closely with a 17-year-old Austrian, general director for public security Frankz Ruf told the broadcaster ORF.

The 17-year-old, who has Turkish and Croatian roots, had started a job at the concert venue days before the event was cancelled over the terror threat, according to officials.

Teen suspected of plotting Taylor Swift concert attack carried out 'concrete preparatory actions'

Two teenagers aged 19 and 17 were arrested over plans to carry out a terror attack at Taylor Swift concerts set to take place in Vienna this weekend. The superstar is yet to comment on the three gigs being cancelled over the threat.

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Friends of one of the suspects arrested for the foiled ISIS attack at a Taylor Swift concert were reportedly hired as security guards and stewards for the show.

The alleged associates were hired by a security company and by a stewarding service to help with the setup for Taylor's Vienna show. Two men were arrested after plotting to carry out a terror attack at the concert.

Taylor Swift attacker 'had accomplices hired as security guards' for concert

Taylor Swift had to cancel her upcoming concerts in Austria after two men were arrested for allegedly planning a terrorist attack on her performances in Vienna

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So there seems to be some conflicting reports

 

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Toronto resident who travelled to Vienna 'heartbroken' after Taylor Swift concerts cancelled

A Toronto resident who travelled to Vienna to see Taylor Swift is 'heartbroken' that the Eras Tour concerts in the Austrian capital were cancelled but says she understands the decision.

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''Kimmel recounted that she and her friends were at a restaurant outside Vienna when they heard about the news. She said that when they got back to their hotel, her friend who bought the tickets got an email confirming that the concert had been cancelled and that a refund would be available.

"They didn't give the exact reason. They just kind of gave a very broad overview of due to circumstances," said Kimmel, who had been preparing the whole day for the concert.

She noted that earlier, she had met Canadians and other Swift fans from all over the world who had travelled to Vienna for the Eras Tour. "People are coming in from everywhere to see Taylor," Kimmel said.

While she was sad that the concert wouldn't be happening, the Toronto resident was "grateful" that organizers were thinking about everyone's safety.''

 

[Dotta]

Wow!
The August concerts in Warsaw in my country Poland were performed without any problems.
The atmosphere was fantastic.
We had fans from the whole Europe
Everybody had the best time.

What a pity for Vienna.

 

[Kittybunny]

This is really really terrifying. These guys are using some of the elaborate planning and tactics that made the 9/11 attacks successful. Plant operatives on the inside, give them access, and then they attack. Poor Taylor and her fans. Especially in light of what recently happened in the UK at that Taylor-themed dance class where 9 beautiful little girls were stabbed. Now I'm wondering if the attacker there wasn't radicalized or inspired by something like this?

 

[Dotta]

This is really really terrifying. These guys are using some of the elaborate planning and tactics that made the 9/11 attacks successful. Plant operatives on the inside, give them access, and then they attack. Poor Taylor and her fans. Especially in light of what recently happened in the UK at that Taylor-themed dance class where 9 beautiful little girls were stabbed. Now I'm wondering if the attacker there wasn't radicalized or inspired by something like this?

It's the price for immense popularity.

It is a magnet to all kinds of weirdos.

Such concerts are security headaches.

JMO