Taylor Swift Fans in Argentina Brave Five-Month Campout for Eras Tour
ICARO Media Group
Diehard fans of Taylor Swift in Argentina have been making an extraordinary sacrifice to secure the best spots for her upcoming Eras Tour stop in Buenos Aires. According to reports, these dedicated fans have been camping in tents outside the River Plate Stadium for a staggering five months, hoping to be first in line for the trio of sold-out shows on November 9, 10, and 11.
The level of commitment displayed by these Swifties is nothing short of remarkable. One 21-year-old fan, who preferred to remain anonymous, revealed that she had been camping in a tent for the past five months. Juggling her college classes and part-time job, she quietly stayed put in line, telling her parents that she was "visiting a friend" near the stadium.
Joining her in this incredible endeavor, scores of tents now line the sidewalk around the stadium, giving the appearance of a summer camp, complete with friendship bracelets. One fan named Carmen proudly disclosed that she had spent a staggering 300 hours, or just over 12 days, sleeping outside in line. To keep track of the participants, co-organizers of this makeshift campground require fans to be over the age of 18.
Obtaining tickets for Taylor Swift's much-coveted world tour has proven to be a challenge for fans worldwide. When unlucky fans failed to secure entry during the presale, they were left with no choice but to shell out hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars for a seat. For those holding floor tickets to the upcoming shows in Buenos Aires, the stakes have never been higher to witness their favorite pop star up close.
The early birds who secured their spots in the tent line-up have a better chance of being closer to the stage during the concert. Although fans are not required to stay in their tents all day, those who do earn recognition from organizers.
"The fact that there are so many people makes things easier. We all have different schedules, and you fit yours amongst them," said 20-year-old fan Irina.
An internal list of rules, recently leaked online, has added an extra level of competition. Fans who endure inclement weather, spend a full night on the concrete, or meet specific criteria can earn extra hours in line. However, organizers do enforce a minimum of 60 hours per month spent in the tents and require at least one night of uninterrupted sleep.
For those fans who are unable to occupy their tents but do not want to lose their spot, they have the option of enlisting the help of dedicated pop music superfans named Debora and Sofia. These fans run an account dedicated to camping out for concerts and offer their services to wait in line for others.
While the dedication of these Swifties is commendable, it has come at a cost. Reports suggest that they have endured regular heckling from passersby, who hurl insults about their work, education, or hygiene.
With less than a week left until Taylor Swift's highly anticipated Eras Tour kicks off in Buenos Aires, fans are buzzing with excitement and anticipation. But there is also a twinge of sadness, as they know that their months-long camping adventure is about to come to an end.