Exclusive Deal for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Singapore Sparks Controversy Across ASEAN, FR24 News Reports
Pop icon Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated Eras Tour has struck a sour note in Southeast Asia, with reports of an exclusivity deal with Singapore leaving fans in neighboring Thailand disappointed. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin recently spoke about her discussion with global concert promoter Anschutz Entertainment Group. He mentioned being informed of an agreement that prevents Taylor Swift from holding Eras Tour performances in ASEAN countries.
Taylor Swift tour sparks tensions in ASEAN over Singapore deal
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Currently, pop icon and 14-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift has considerable influence in the entertainment field. Following her recent performance in Tokyo, she is set to perform at the National Stadium in Singapore in March. The stadium has a capacity of 55,000 seats. The event is scheduled for March 2-9.
Taylor Swift fuels tensions between ASEAN partners
While noting the American singer-songwriter’s enormous popularity throughout Thailand and the ASEAN region, the Thai prime minister expressed disappointment while speaking at a business event in Bangkok .
Prime Minister Thavisin has expressed his long-standing curiosity about why Taylor Swift has not performed in Thailand or neighboring countries. He revealed that he was informed that the Singapore government was offering between $2 million and $3 million per show in exchange for exclusivity on the island. He said: “If I had known this, I would have brought the shows to Thailand,” adding that “concerts can generate added value for the economy.”
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He added: “If she (Taylor Swift) had come to Thailand, it would have been cheaper to organize it here, and I think she would be able to attract more sponsors and tourists to Thailand. Even if we were to subsidize at least 500 million baht, it would be worth it.
Taylor Swift show canceled in Thailand
According to reports from 2014, Taylor Swift had a sold-out show planned at Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani in Nonthaburi province, Thailand. However, the show was abruptly canceled without explanation. In a recent statement, the Thai Prime Minister stressed that the agreement with Singapore had strengthened his resolve to make Thailand a leading concert destination in Southeast Asia.