Taylor Swift fans warned over list of bizarre banned items for Eras Tour | Music | Entertainment

Taylor Swift fans are currently enjoying the Anti-Hero singer play some of the biggest stages in the country.

With the UK leg of her Eras Tour well underway, Taylor has hit some of Great Britain’s biggest and best stadiums, including Edinburhg’s Murrayfield Stadium and Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium. And she is about to arrive at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium before finally reaching London’s Wembley Stadium.

However, fans may be interested to learn of a number of forbidden items that cannot be brought into stadiums around the country.

In research conducted by Spin Genie UK, Swifties have been warned of various objects that will be not be allowed into the upcoming Taylor Swift gigs.

While each item has been banned for various safety reasons, some of them certainly do raise an eyebrow or two. Here’s the list you need to be aware of.

No, we’re serious. Celery is banned from football stadiums, such as Wembley Stadium.

In the 1980s, Chelsea fans chanted “celery” during football matches, and even started throwing the vegetable onto the pitch during games.

One horrific moment occurred when the stalk hit an Arsenal player in 2007.

Although the chant was reportedly inspired by a popular Cockney song by Chas ‘n’ Dave, the vegetable has now been banned from football grounds. So, finish your salad before you enter Taylor’s concerts.

Comical inflatable objects have been completely banned from football events and stadiums.

This ban was reportedly put in place by police due to their “potential to distract players, interfere with the game, or cause injuries”.

After their infamous amount of use during the 2010 world cup, vuvuzelas were the beginning of the end for noise-making devices at football stadiums.

Whether it’s a large rattle, a whistle, or the aforementioned South African air horn, instruments of aural chaos have been blanket banned from many of the country’s biggest stadiums.

Naturally, this ban was to prevent any distraction to the players, musicians, bands, artists, etc. And, of course, Swifties wouldn’t want to distract Taylor during her Eras Tour shows.

Balloons are not allowed at large sporting venues as they can distract the audience, sports teams, obstruct views, and pose “safety risks”.

On top of that, they can interfere with security measures and stadium equipment if they are helium-filled and released into the ether during shows.

This probably goes without saying: But don’t bring remote-controlled drones to any of Taylor Swift’s shows.

On top of the obvious issues – such as security threats, distractions, technical difficulties, and safety problems – there is also the added issue of copyright.

Taylor’s team probably wouldn’t take too kindly to having her performance filmed by a drone during her most highly-anticipated event of the year.

Large novelty costumes and hats have been banned from the stadiums, but these are likely assessed on a case-by-case basis.

While a large feather hat may be looked upon kindly if it is part of an elaborate outfit, but a mascot-style over-all outfit will certainly be turned away.

Although these may seem like harmless celebratory accessories for excited fans, they are strictly prohibited in many football stadiums.

Not only do they cause distractions for security, artists, football players, and more, they can also be hazards.

Excessive use of confetti may become a slipping hazard, leaving the stadium liable for any issues that may arise from injuries caused.

To round off the list of prohibited items: Lasers and laser pointers.

These dangerous objects could be used to blind football players or musical artists at stadiums – or, indeed, other attendees.

Tickets for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour are still available right now – through resale websites such as viagogo and Vivid Seats.

By looking on viagogo and Vivid Seats, resale tickets will allow fans to track down their ideal tickets for the Eras Tour.

With that said, they may be a little more expensive than you’re expecting. At the time of writing, some tickets are being priced at just over £400 for a seated ticket. Some others have been priced at just above £600.

Here’s the links you need:

VIAGOGO – Buy Taylor Swift resale tickets here.

VIVID SEATS – Buy Taylor Swift resale tickets here.

Sites such as viagogo and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that many event promoters say tickets should not be resold after initial purchase and will not be valid for admittance to gigs.

Fans attending live events with tickets acquired through resale websites are advised to double-check the ticket terms and conditions at the point of sale – such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation – to ensure a smooth live event experience. Tickets could be voided if they were found to be bought second-hand. As a result, fans are buying at their own risk.

With that said, viagogo also commented: “viagogo is a regulated marketplace where fans have the freedom to buy and sell tickets to their favourite live events, safely and securely, backed by a guarantee.”