Singapore hijacks Taylor Swift's concerts, angering neighbors
Culture Minister Edwin Tong has now confirmed to Singaporean news channel CNA The actual amount is much lessBut that does not diminish the anger of a number of neighboring countries. It was Thai Prime Minister Srita Thavisin who recently announced the deal.
“Good neighbors don't do this.”
Today, Swift performed the first of six shows in Singapore. Moreover, in Asia she only visited Japan. Countries such as the Philippines, where Swift has the world's largest fan following, according to Spotify's listening figures, have lagged behind. “Good neighbors don't do anything like that.”A Filipino representative said, according to what was reported by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
Fans are left behind: they are forced to dig into their pockets to attend a concert. The planes are full Swifties, as the American pop star's supporters are called, landed at Singapore airport this week. They often had to pay thousands of dollars for tickets, airfare and accommodation.
4 VIP tickets, 3 nights hotel: $50,000
The BBC spoke to two Chinese women who paid 1,200 Singapore dollars (more than 800 euros) each for a concert ticket alone. Due to hotel prices rising to record levels under the pressure of the large number of fans, they are forced to stay with a friend.
The famous Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore has made offers for four people: four VIP tickets to the ceremony and a three-night stay in a luxury suite for US$50,000 (more than €34,000). The flights sold out in no time.
Three weeks ago, the singer flew back and forth to her home country to cheer on her partner, American footballer Travis Kelce, at the Super Bowl. See photos here:
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