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Taylor Swift Eras Tour

Published on: March 2024

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-139290

Taylor Swift Eras Tour

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore) (20:25:43):

There is not a person in Australia today who has not heard of Taylor Swift, as her reputation precedes her. To be sure she never goes out of style, Crows Nest has displayed a breathtaking mural of the famous singer on Alexander Street. The gorgeous portrait of the pop star is thanks to the incredibly talented artist Sidney Tapia, who was commissioned by Manny's Music Store to capture the loudest woman this town has ever seen. I was truly in awe of the awesome attention to detail and the vivid colours that created a fearless portrayal of Taylor and one that Crows Nest residents can walk by as they shake it off. With the four sold‑out Sydney concerts and the Eras Tour merch combined, Taylor is said to have contributed an estimated $150 million to the New South Wales economy. I was lucky enough to attend one of the concerts at Accor Stadium, and Sydney was ready for it. She made the whole place shimmer in front of me and 81,000 other Swifties, as we sang our hearts out through the eras. We will never forget it. It was truly an outstanding performance and one that I will remember all too well.