Taylor Swift fans who don't have tickets for her upcoming London shows have been warned not to linger outside Wembley Stadium to soak up the atmosphere.
It has become a trend for enthusiastic Swifties to gather where she plays, even if they can't make it to the show. This is known as “Tay-gating.”
In Munich last month, some 40,000 people gathered on a nearby hill to see the star in action.
But after a security risk led to the cancellation of three concerts in Vienna last week, Wembley Stadium has decided to cancel its remaining UK concerts.
“To support the safe entry and exit of everyone in the stadium, no one is allowed to stand outside the entrance or on the Olympic Steps at the front of the stadium,” an update on the venue’s website reads.
“People who don't have a ticket will be redirected.”
Security measures at Wembley had already been tightened following the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017. The strict security measures will remain in place for the Eras tour.
Fans are only allowed to bring one A4-sized bag containing prohibited items such as banners, umbrellas, glass or metal containers, iPads, laptops, aerosol cans (including sun cream) and signs larger than an A4 sheet of paper.
Swift will play five nights at Wembley, starting on Thursday 15 August.
If we add together the three concerts she already gave in July, Swift equals the record of Take That, who performed eight concerts at the venue during their Progress tour in 2011.
Swift would also surpass Michael Jackson to become the solo artist with the most Wembley shows in a single tour. The King of Pop played seven shows at the stadium during his 1988 Bad Tour.
Foiled suicide attack
The star's Eras Tour is a global phenomenon, expected to gross more than $2 billion (£1.5 billion) in ticket sales by the time the tour concludes in Canada in December.
The singer plays hits from her 18-year career, in a setlist that lasts more than three hours.
She had performed more than 100 shows without incident before her performances last week in Austria.
The concerts were called off at the last minute after authorities said they had foiled a plan by an Islamic State supporter to carry out a suicide attack.
Three suspects, aged between 17 and 19, have been arrested. Austrian security officials said they were planning to “carry out an attack with explosives and knives.”
Fans feared the London concerts would be affected by events in Austria, but the Met Police said there was “nothing to indicate” any further threat.
A spokesperson said police had been “working closely with the venue security teams and other partners to ensure appropriate security and policing plans are in place”.
They added: “As always, we will continue to carefully assess any new information.”
Wembley's official website also listed earlier start times for upcoming Eras shows, after Swift added new support acts for each of the dates.
In addition to Paramore, who will perform each night, the star has invited Sofia Isella, Holly Humberstone, Suki Waterhouse, Maisie Peters and Raye to join her for one night each.
Doors open daily between 3:30 and 3:45 p.m. Performances begin at 4:55 or 5:10 p.m., depending on the date.
