- November 20, 2023
In a heartfelt moment, Taylor Swift paid emotional tribute to fan Ana Clara Benevides during her Rio concert. Swift, visibly moved, performed “Bigger Than the Whole Sky” as a poignant gesture. The tribute follows Benevides’ tragic death, prompting Swift to reschedule the concert due to extreme temperatures. The event highlights the emotional impact of fan connections and the need for concert safety.
In the aftermath of a tragic incident during the first night of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Rio de Janeiro, the singer delivered a heartfelt tribute to the tragic passing of fan, Ana Clara Benevides. The concert, originally scheduled for Saturday, was postponed due to extreme temperatures in Rio, following Benevides’ passing from cardiac arrest.
Swift’s Tearful Performance
Returning to the stage since Benevides’ untimely death, Swift’s emotional tribute included a poignant performance of “Bigger Than the Whole Sky.” Battling tears, Swift nearly choked up while singing, “Did some force take you because I didn’t pray?” The atmosphere was somber yet cathartic as Swift expressed her grief.
Tragedy Strikes
Benevides, 23, faced distress during the first show at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, reportedly at the venue for over eight hours without access to water bottles. Temperatures in Rio de Janeiro soared, reaching the high 90s. Swift, in a heartfelt social media post, expressed profound sorrow: “I can’t believe I’m writing these words, but it’s with a shattered heart that I say we lost a fan earlier tonight before my show.”
Concert Postponement
Swift’s decision to postpone the second night underscored the priority of safety and well-being. The rescheduled concert is now set for Monday, November 20. The unexpected tragedy led to heightened awareness, prompting the Brazilian concert promoter T4T to address emergency rules regarding water access at shows.
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Swift’s Eras Tour Dates
- 11/20 – Rio de Janeiro, BR @ Estádio Nilton Santos (RESCHEDULED)
- 11/24 – Sao Paulo, BR @ Allianz Parque
- 11/25 – Sao Paulo, BR @ Allianz Parque
- 11/26 – Sao Paulo, BR @ Allianz Parque
- 02/07 – Tokyo, JP @ Tokyo Dome
- 02/08 – Tokyo, JP @ Tokyo Dome
- 02/09 – Tokyo, JP @ Tokyo Dome
- 02/10 – Tokyo, JP @ Tokyo Dome
- 02/16 – Melbourne, AU @ Melbourne Cricket Grounds
- 02/17 – Melbourne, AU @ Melbourne Cricket Grounds
- 02/23 – Sydney, AU @ Accor Stadium
- 02/24 – Sydney, AU @ Accor Stadium
- 02/25 – Sydney, AU @ Accor Stadium
- 03/02 – Singapore, SG @ National Stadium
- 03/03 – Singapore, SG @ National Stadium
- 03/04 – Singapore, SG @ National Stadium
- 05/09 – Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
- 05/10 – Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
- 05/11 – Paris, FR @ Paris La Défense Arena
- 05/17 – Stockholm, SE @ Friends Arena
- 05/18 – Stockholm, SE @ Friends Arena
- 05/24 – Lisbon, PT @ Estádio da Luz
- 05/30 – Madrid, ES @ Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
- 06/02 – Lyon, FR @ Groupama Stadium
- 06/07 – Edinburgh, UK @ BT Murrayfield Stadium
- 06/08 – Edinburgh, UK @ BT Murrayfield Stadium
- 06/14 – Liverpool, UK @ Anfield Stadium
- 06/15 – Liverpool, UK @ Anfield Stadium
- 06/18 – Cardiff, UK @ Principality Stadium
- 06/21 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
- 06/22 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
- 06/28 – Dublin, IE @ Aviva Stadium
- 06/29 – Dublin, IE @ Aviva Stadium
- 07/05 – Amsterdam, NL @ Johan Cruyff Arena
- 07/06 – Amsterdam, NL @ Johan Cruyff Arena
- 07/09 – Zürich, CH @ Stadion Letzigrund Zürich
- 07/10 – Zürich, CH @ Stadion Letzigrund Zürich
- 07/13 – Milan, IT @ San Siro Stadium
- 07/18 – Gelsenkirchen, DE @ Veltins-Arena
- 07/23 – Hamburg, DE @ Volksparkstadion
- 07/24 – Hamburg, DE @ Volksparkstadion
- 07/27 – Munich, DE @ Olympiastadion
- 07/28 – Munich, DE @ Olympiastadion
- 08/02 – Warsaw, PL @ PGE Narodowy
- 08/03 – Warsaw, PL @ PGE Narodowy
- 08/09 – Vienna, AT @ Ernst-Happel-Stadion
- 08/10 – Vienna, AT @ Ernst-Happel-Stadion
- 08/15 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
- 08/16 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
- 08/17 – London, UK @ Wembley Stadium
- 10/18 – Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium
- 10/19 – Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium
- 10/20 – Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium
- 10/25 – New Orleans, LA @ Caesar’s Superdome
- 10/26 – New Orleans, LA @ Caesar’s Superdome
- 10/27 – New Orleans, LA @ Caesar’s Superdome
- 11/01 – Indianapolis, IN @ Lucas Oil Stadium
- 11/02 – Indianapolis, IN @ Lucas Oil Stadium
- 11/03 – Indianapolis, IN @ Lucas Oil Stadium
- 11/14 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
- 11/15 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
- 11/16 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
- 11/21 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
- 11/22 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
- 11/23 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Centre
+ = w/ Gracie Abrams
& = w/ GAYLE
$ = w/ Sabrina Carpenter
The Eras Tour continues to resonate, honoring a devoted fan and emphasizing the importance of safety and well-being in the realm of live performances.
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