Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour has finally hit Sydney and fans are weighing in with their top tips for excited concertgoers.
And there’s one crucial piece of advice, above all else, that continues to arise from Swifties worldwide — wear earplugs.
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Melbourne fan Amy Woolley resurfaced the conversation after her experience at the Victorian leg of the tour earlier this month.
“If you’re going to The Eras Tour this weekend, this is your friendly reminder to wear earplugs for it, it will probably be the loudest show you will ever see in your entire life,” the fan said.
“It only takes one show to permanently damage your hearing forever.
“Trust me, I know from experience.”
She suggests if concertgoers forget to take their own to the venue, they should find an information desk and request foam earplugs.
“They’re usually free or like really cheap,” she said.
“If anything, the concert will still be super loud with the earplugs in.
“It also might feel a little weird when you first start wearing them, but honestly, you’ll get used to it.”
“It’s not that bad, and yes, you can still hear yourself with earplugs in but obviously it will sound quieter.
“So when you speak really loudly it’s actually probably louder for people listening to you.
“But if you’re at The Eras Tour or literally any concert, who cares? Scream at the top of your lungs.”
Meanwhile, Swiftie Bridget Hustwaite shared another video, explaining why ear plugs were “really important”.
“I don’t think people understand how loud it’s going to be in there with 86,000 screaming Swifties (for) a three hour show,” she said.
“It’s worth putting these in. You’ll still be able to hear everything, you’re just not going to damage your ears.”
“It’s not worth damaging your ears permanently.”
Hearing loss is experienced by one in six Australians, and even a few hours in a loud environment can cause hearing damage.
The Eras Tour runs for approximately three-and-a-half hours – 53 times longer than the safe exposure to loud sounds.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hearing loss can happen with extremely loud noise over a short time frame, such as attending a music concert.
Along with ear plugs, Melbourne mega-fan Lucy Wilson shared other tips on TikTok for Sydney Swifties.
When to buy merchandise
Although fans waited in long queues at Accor Stadium on Wednesday to get their hands on merchandise early, it’s probably better than trying to buy it at the shows, Wilson said.
“The MCG had two (early merch stalls) on the Wednesday and the Thursday and I went to the Wednesday one,” she said, saying she barely had to wait in line.
“Because we did that, we didn’t have to get there at four (pm, on the day of the concert).”
Waiting at the early merchandise stalls in the days before is probably going to be better than braving the hordes clamouring for a T-shirt just before or just after the concert, she suggested.
What time to arrive
Although gates open at 4.30pm, Wilson believes it’s not necessary to get there that early — unless you’re one of those who didn’t get hold of merchandise in the days leading up to the concerts.
She says it is fine to arrive closer to 6pm, before support act Sabrina Carpenter takes to the stage.
“Because you have reserved seats, I don’t think you need to get there at four,” she said.
“Both nights I got there around 6pm, so about 20 minutes before Sabrina came on, and we were fine.”
How to scan your ticket
The situation may differ at Accor, but at the MCG there was one important thing fans had to remember.
Fans who had their tickets on the Ticketek app, or as an email attachment, had a barcode that could be scanned at the gates.
Those who added their ticket to their Apple Wallet had to tap their phones as you would do with PayPass.
What bag to bring
Rules released ahead of Swift’s arrival in Australia stated that fans could bring in only one bag no larger than a piece of A4 paper.
Wilson said she was allowed to bring in her Taylor Swift tote bag — slightly larger than A4 — which contained a second pair of shoes, leggings and a jumper.
She added that not every single bag was checked on entry because it would have slowed down the queue to get in.
But she reminded all concertgoers to double-check Accor Stadium’s conditions of entry.
What to wear
If you’re a diehard Swiftie, chances are you’ve been planning your outfit for months.
Wilson wore a cream corset top with a pleated skirt and cowboy boots, but she brought a change of clothing as her top became uncomfortable during Swift’s marathon set.
She suggested a second pair of (comfy) shoes or something warm and waterproof in case the weather takes a turn.
Rain is forecast in Sydney on Friday and Saturday.
“The first night, I took my corset off and just put a jumper on because my back was hurting,” Wilson said.
“If your outfit’s uncomfortable, think about those things.
“First night my shoes really hurt, so I was just in my socks, but the second night I brought Birkenstocks and that was just the best.”
Wilson added that those in the seats higher up should definitely take a jumper as it could be cold and windy.
“I would definitely bring a jumper. I get really cold easily but when we were in the nosebleeds, very cold, it was really windy and also for walking home,” she suggested.
“If you can, I’d bring comfy clothes for the train ride home.”
Using your phone/camera
Concert guidelines state no professional photography equipment is allowed, but digital phone cameras are acceptable.
Wilson wanted to take her Canon G7 X digital camera, but wasn’t sure if she could.
“It said no professional cameras, but it did say you could bring digital cameras, so people weren’t sure,” Wilson said.
The Accor Stadium guidelines state that small hand-held cameras are allowed but professional photography equipment, drones, selfie sticks, flashlights, tablets, laptops and digital readers are not.
As for making sure your phone stays charged throughout the concert?
Wilson recommended taking a small portable smartphone charger, so your phone’s battery lasts the distance.
Personal chargers smaller than the size of your phone are allowed into the stadium.
Be in the moment
Finally, Wilson said that while it was important to make sure your phone was ready for the big night, fans shouldn’t spend their entire night looking at the stage through their phone screen.
“Be in the moment and enjoy yourself,” she said.
Wilson filmed a few of Swift’s spoken introductions and a handful of choruses and her absolute favourite songs.
But mostly, she enjoyed herself by watching the stage and dancing along to songs.
Enjoy, Swifties!
