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Swift tour to boost UK spending by £1bn – report
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour will boost UK spending by almost £1bn this year, with more than a million fans gearing up to see the pop sensation perform live, new data suggests.
Spanning six continents, the tour will hit the UK for 15 dates in June and August, with fans expected to spend an average of £848 on tickets, travel, accommodation and outfits, according to Barclays.
The bank’s report is the latest example of so-called “Swiftonomics” – highlighting the singer’s economic influence.
When tickets for the Eras Tour went on sale last year, it crashed websites and led to sold-out hotels in host cities around the world.