Since kickstarting the Eras Tour in March 2023, Taylor Swift has generously distributed $197 million in bonuses to her performers and crew members, as confirmed by Rolling Stone.
Generous Bonuses for Crew Members
Crew members, in addition to their regular salaries, were recipients of the bonus, including various roles such as truck drivers, caterers, instrument technicians, the merchandise team, lighting and sound technicians, production staff, assistants, carpenters, dancers, band members, security personnel, choreographers, pyrotechnics experts, riggers, hair stylists, makeup artists, wardrobe stylists, physical therapists, and video team members, as reported by People.
Record-breaking Ticket Sales
The revelation of the substantial bonuses coincided with the conclusion of the Eras Tour on December 8, following three consecutive shows in Vancouver. By the end of her 149th show, Swift had amassed a total of $2,077,618,725 in ticket sales, setting a new record for the highest gross ticket sales for a concert tour. Previously, Coldplay held this distinction with their Music of the Spheres tour, generating $1 billion and selling nearly 9.3 million tickets.
Fan Frenzy and Sold-out Shows
Acquiring tickets for the Eras Tour proved to be a challenging task for fans, navigating through an overwhelmed and crash-prone ticketing system. Despite the hurdles faced on Ticketmaster, over 10 million fans attended Swift’s sold-out performances across continents like North America, South America, Australia, Europe, and Asia.
Unforgettable Final Show
The concluding show in Vancouver was devoid of any gimmicks, special guests, or news announcements, contrary to fan expectations. During the surprise song segment, Swift presented a “musical autobiography” starting with “A Place in This World,” a candid track from her self-titled 2006 album, and concluding with “The Manuscript” from her latest release, The Tortured Poets Department.
Setting New Records
In 2023, the Eras Tour achieved remarkable success with $1 billion in ticket sales, surpassing Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour that held the record for the highest-grossing tour previously.
FAQs
Q: How much money did Taylor Swift distribute in bonuses during the Eras Tour?
A: Taylor Swift generously provided $197 million in bonuses to her performers and crew members during the Eras Tour.
Q: What was the total ticket sales revenue generated by the Eras Tour?
A: The Eras Tour amassed a total of $2,077,618,725 in ticket sales, setting a new record for gross ticket sales for a concert tour.
Q: How many fans attended Taylor Swift’s sold-out shows across various continents?
A: Over 10 million fans attended Taylor Swift’s sold-out performances across North America, South America, Australia, Europe, and Asia during the Eras Tour.
Q: Which song did Taylor Swift close her final show in Vancouver with?
A: Taylor Swift closed her final show in Vancouver with “The Manuscript” from her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department.
Credit: www.rollingstone.com
