Swifties find solace in Vienna after terror threat cancels concerts

Colourful beads, handmade costumes, planned makeup, hotel reservations, and transportation bookings—the "The Eras Tour"  is more important for some people than holidays, birthdays, and even their own wedding date. Taylor Swift fans eagerly share their concert preparations online. However, sometimes, the dream of seeing their idol doesn't come true, as was painfully realized by those who were supposed to hear Taylor Swift in Vienna.

Taylor Swift was supposed to perform in Vienna three times, but the events were cancelled due to the risk of terrorist attacks. Thousands of fans, devastated by the news that they won't hear the artist live, are in the Austrian capital.

Sadness, anger, disappointment, and other difficult emotions are literally visible on the streets of Vienna. One of the local Lutheran churches decided to host all the lost Swifties who needed space to process their emotions. A poster in front of the church read: "Dear Swifties, we sympathize with you. Here you can sing your heart out." Throughout the day, Taylor Swift's songs were played in the church, allowing fans to vent their emotions and scream out everything they felt. One of the songs played in the building was "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" from Swift's latest album "The Tortured Poets Department".

Many videos on social media show Swifties who, despite their sadness, exchange friendship bracelets made especially for the concerts. Some hotels and stores are organizing events aimed at improving the spirits of devastated fans.

However, it should be noted that gathering in the streets is not the wisest behaviour. Although suspects planning the attack were arrested and no one was harmed, it would be prudent to maintain increased security and avoid crowds.