News | Entertainment
23 Jun 2024 14:53
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Liverpool will be renamed Taylor Town when 150,000 descend on the city for the superstar's June Anfield Stadium shows

    The 'Cruel Summer' hitmaker is set to bring the global phenomenon that is 'The Eras World Tour' to the northern city in England on June 13, 14 and 15


    And Liverpool City Council has revealed the city is getting a new name in celebration of the Grammy winner, plus 11 art installations inspired by each era of Taylor's career, which will open on June 8.

    Taylor's shows are reportedly set to boost UK spending by almost £1 billion.

    The 'Anti-Hero' hitmaker is playing 15 dates in June and August, with over a million fans expected to attend and spend an average of £848 on the event, including tickets, accommodation, travel and outfits.

    Recent data released by Barclays and the bank's chief behavioural scientist Dr Peter Brooks explained: "When it comes to cultural icons like Taylor Swift - like we saw with Elvis and Beatlemania in the 50s and 60s - supporters have such a strong connection to the artist and to the rest of the fandom that the desire to spend becomes even more powerful.

    "For non-fans, £848 may seem like an enormous amount to splash out on a concert, but for Eras Tour ticket-holders, every pound they spend is an investment in the memories they'll create."

    Fans are said to be spending an average of £206 on an Eras Tour ticket, with 14 per cent of fans also spending over £400 each on various perks, from VIP packages to exclusive merchandise.

    With many concertgoers travelling to another city for the event, travel will cost an average of £111 and accommodation a further £121, with gigs being held in Liverpool, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London.

    With new themed outfits, meals out before the show and Swift-themed after parties, it's expected to contribute an overall boost of £997 million for the UK economy.

    Last month, Taylor, 34, made it into the Forbes' World Billionaires list for the first time and became the first person in history to reach a net worth of $1 billion solely through their music or performances.

    The publication said: "Celebrities are getting richer, too. Taylor Swift ($1.1 billion) joins the 2024 ranks-the first musician to do it based solely on songwriting and performing - after the record-breaking first leg of her 'Eras' tour."

    © 2024 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     23 Jun: Israeli soldiers who drove with wounded Palestinian tied to their vehicle 'violated orders', military says
     23 Jun: Rob Lowe has hailed Donald Sutherland's "charisma and ability"
     23 Jun: Tom Brady believes selflessness is one of the keys to happiness
     23 Jun: Jessica Alba spent "a few months" training for her role in 'Trigger Warning'
     23 Jun: Lala Kent would love to star on 'The Traitors'
     23 Jun: Ron Howard has paid a glowing tribute to Donald Sutherland
     23 Jun: Jax Taylor was "shocked" by how season one of 'The Valley' was edited
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan is eager to see how Scott Robertson sets up the All Blacks this season More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Conspiracy theorists often talk about the 'deep state'. This is what one might actually look like More...



     Today's News

    Sailing:
    Consensus decision-making will continue to be a focus for the New Zealand Sail GP team in New York 14:47

    Cricket:
    Australia vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup live updates — blog, scores and stats 14:17

    Law and Order:
    Who are the Hindujas? Meet the Indian-British billionaires jailed for exploiting domestic workers in Switzerland 14:17

    Law and Order:
    An Auckland family are shaken after a brick was allegedly hurled from an overpass, crashing into their windscreen 14:07

    International:
    Prince William shakes it off as Taylor Swift's Eras Tour arrives in London 13:57

    Golf:
    A milestone moment on golf's PGA Tour 13:47

    Law and Order:
    Two people are in hospital -- one in critical condition, after an attempted robbery at a Mount Albert Sports bar last night 13:27

    Living & Travel:
    Teams are working to ensure the Aratere is stable before shifting the vessel again 13:17

    International:
    Euro 2024 five quick hits: Cristiano Ronaldo's pitch invader problems, an own goal disaster and a costly miss 13:07

    Motorsports:
    Optimism from Scott McLaughlin - despite missing out on the final stage of qualifying for tomorrow's IndyCar race in California 13:07


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2024 New Zealand City Ltd