A thrilling evening. And a concert like no other: Over 60,000 fans celebrate with Taylor Swift in Gelsenkirchen.
It is the moment when many, many tears start to flow: a countdown is counting down. And then Taylor Swift appears in a glitter bodysuit and cowboy boots, revealed by drapes, on stage. From then on, there’s no stopping. Everyone is screaming, thrilled to finally see their idol live. “When she came out, I had to start crying right away,” a fan shares.
Fans go wild with joy
The megastar greets her fans in German. “Nice to see you.” The Swifties go wild. What follows is a three-and-a-half-hour concert, featuring all the highlights from the singer’s music career. With each album – referred to as “Era” by her and the fans – she appears in a new, stunning outfit, which mostly consists entirely of glitter.
A quickly set up office on stage
The stage also transforms repeatedly. Sometimes a small house in the forest appears or an office. The XXL screen in the background is also played differently each time. The central point of the sprawling stage is several blocks, which the singer rides up and down. Still, Taylor Swift does not need much for her fans to be happy. Her mere presence is enough.
Magic between fans and Taylor
You can really feel the magic she exerts on her fans, the Swifties. Every song is celebrated. Particularly strong with “You belong with me” and “Blank Space”. After “Champagne Problems,” a song she plays on a moss-covered piano, the applause and screams last several minutes and are so loud that it’s almost unbearable. The singer appears touched afterwards. “I love you too,” she says with tears in her eyes in German.
Taylor Swift is approachable
Not only sparkling outfits, but also glowing bracelets delight
Taylor Swift also seems humble. She thanks her fans for everything and has even noticed everything they had planned as a surprise for her. During certain songs, hearts or notes were held up. Even though Taylor Swift is a megastar, she seems approachable despite the many spectators for her fans. And that is what makes the magic and goosebump moments of the evening so special.
Thousands of Swifties also traveled without tickets to experience the concert from the grass in front of the arena
“It was so weird to see your idol, the person you live for, right in front of you. It was breathtaking, I’m still trying to process it,” says a Swiftie after the concert. Others agree: “It was overwhelming.” Many fans exchanged their friendship bracelets before and during the concert. They have their favorite songs written on them.
Travis Kelce as an encore
The atmosphere among the fans is exuberant and friendly, appreciative. Many wear outfits in the colors of their favorite album, complimenting each other. There’s also a scream alarm shortly after the concert. Some are said to have caught a glimpse of Taylor’s boyfriend, footballer Travis Kelce. In any case, everyone goes home with the feeling of having experienced something truly unique that evening in Gelsenkirchen.
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