American singer Taylor Swift’s upcoming shows in London will proceed with heightened security, following the cancellation of her Vienna, Austria, concerts due to a thwarted terror plot.
The 34-year-old singer was set to perform in Vienna on August 8, 9, and 10 before the plot—aimed at causing mass casualties—was uncovered. The horrific threat forced the cancellation of all three shows, which were expected to attract around 170,000 fans.
In contrast, The UK Metropolitan Police have confirmed that Taylor Swift’s five scheduled concerts at Wembley Stadium, starting August 15, will go ahead as planned. Enhanced security measures, including walk-through metal detectors, are expected to be in place.
Additionally, brand expert Nick Ede has discussed the financial impact of the cancelled Vienna shows, highlighting the significant costs Taylor Swift will incur.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “London plays hosts to a significant number of very high profile events each year with millions of visitors having a safe and enjoyable experience.
“The Met works closely with venue security teams and other partners to ensure there are appropriate security and policing plans in place.
“There is nothing to indicate that the matters being investigated by the Austrian authorities will have an impact on upcoming events here in London.
“As always, we will continue to keep any new information under careful review.”
London Mayor Sadiq Khan also confirmed that the concerts will go ahead, saying: “We have a huge amount of experience in policing these events, we’re never complacent.
“Many lessons were learned after the awful Manchester Arena attack. The police work closely, not just with City Hall, but with councils, but also with those who host concerts, like the one coming up over the next couple of weeks.
“I’m sure Vienna has its own reasons to cancel the Taylor Swift concerts, we’re going to carry on, working closely with police and ensuring the concerts can take place safely.”
