Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna canceled due to terror threat
The shows have been canceled "due to confirmation of a planned terrorist attack", Barracuda Music announced on Instagram.
"With confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety", the post continued.
All tickets would be automatically refunded within the next ten working days. Taylor Swift's management also shared Barracuda Music's post on their Instagram Story.
Fans can find more information here.
19-year-old planned attack
A 19-year-old from Lower Austria and an accomplice were arrested on Wednesday. The 19-year-old is said to have stolen chemicals which can be used to fabricate explosives.
He had planned an attack on the upcoming Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, the police announced on Wednesday evening. He had sworn an oath of allegiance to the Islamic State (IS).
Zusammenfassung
- The news will come as a shock to all fans: All three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna have been canceled due to a planned terrorist attack.
- This was announced by the organizer Barracuda Music on Wednesday evening.
