I saw Taylor Swift at Wembley two nights in a row alongside royalty and Travis Kelce and this is what happened

I wish to begin off by saying that it was not my intention to go see Taylor Swift two nights in a row.

For the primary night time, I used to be prepared. Months in the past when the European dates have been introduced, I armed myself with an AXS account and a dream, nervously picked up the primary bundle I noticed below the £300 price ticket and purchased a ticket to the final standing space for the primary night time at Wembley.

My mates and I mentioned costumes. We talked about studying all 31 songs from her new album, The Tortured Poets Division, as rapidly as attainable so we may sing alongside. We shared issues about sequin rash, the significance of carrying comfy footwear, and whether or not loop headphones have been actually needed (they weren't).

What in regards to the second night time? I discovered about my ticket a couple of week earlier than the present, it was a stroke of luck and fortune – and all of it occurred because of my job. However how did the nights evaluate, and what's the purpose of all of it? Right here's what occurred in the course of the Eras Tour's Wembley double invoice…

Upon arrival

On the primary night time we arrived at about 3:30am with our VIP lanyards on, though our early arrival privileges had been revoked half-hour earlier and we needed to take a threat to get a coveted spot amongst the big crowd.

We obtained there so early, which actually places your spirits at stake, as I had already tried a barely loopy look (impressed by TTPD's Fortnite, with face tattoos), placed on friendship bracelets, and ended up sitting on the ground for over an hour – which was a sobering expertise.

Fortunately, the climate was stunning and the environment was nice – I want I had thought to carry alongside a pack of Monopoly offers.

On the second night time, no such foolishness occurred. My buddy was an enormous Griff fan, so we obtained there simply in time for his grand opening, obtained into an attractive venue with loads of quick individuals in entrance of us, and the entire thing felt comfy and fewer chaotic. Even my outfit took a extra relaxed method, as I purchased a tour t-shirt, wore it over my gown, and voila! I used to be prepared for Taylor with out a face tattoo.

Wembley environment

One among my favourite issues about each evenings was seeing the unbelievable caliber of costumes all of the followers wore. Each period was on full show, and I used to be notably impressed by the Folkmore and Evermore fashion robes, full with cloaks, the fabulous Midnighters-inspired numbers, and the very spectacular one-legged snakeskin unitards, a la Popularity.

I even have to say the sensation of heat and friendship within the crowd. Everybody there (aside from a couple of shocked mothers) liked Taylor and have been there with their mates, sisters, fathers, household, and truthfully, it was a live performance expertise like no different.

On the primary night time, all of us waved to a younger man who lived in a close-by condominium, who had hung flags and balloons and was waving madly at us all.

The opposite night time, a woman stopped me and gave me a friendship bracelet made out of her do-it-yourself meals – not for some other purpose, however as a result of she wished to share some pleasure. It was stunning!

Are You Prepared for This?

So again to the present. By the point Paramore obtained the gang excited with vitality and enthusiasm led by Hayley Williams, it was lastly time.

On the primary night time, once I noticed the clock depend right down to his arrival, I used to be actually excited as a result of I didn't know what was going to occur subsequent. On the second night time, I used to be simply as excited – as a result of I did, and I knew it could be superb.

The Eras Tour

How will we even start? The entire present is an exhilarating spectacle. As Taylor followers will know, Taylor goes by means of every 'period' of her profession all through the present, with every half having a really totally different really feel. She begins with Lover – stuffed with pastels and sparkles and enjoyable with an onstage workplace for 'The Man' and a splendidly intimate rendition of Lover, then strikes into Fearless with a rustic lady impressed search for You Belong With Me and Love Story.

She then enters maybe her most charming period – Purple – with We Are By no means Ever Getting Again Collectively and an excellent ten minute model of All Too Effectively, the place I turned to say one thing to my buddy (the opposite night time) and noticed tears streaming down her face.

I used to be just a little dissatisfied to see that Converse Now solely included a stunning model of Enchanted, (the place’s Higher Than Revenge? Mine? Haunted? Oh effectively), earlier than considered one of my favorite eras – Popularity – took over and the dancing obtained fairly intense – in my part, on each nights – at Delicate.

Folklore and Evermore created a candy, folky vibe when Taylor carried out on the rooftop of a small wood home, after which rekindled that vitality together with her acclaimed album 1989.

In a giant change for the European leg, Taylor managed to drag in an honest serving to of The Tortured Poet division, and I used to be impressed with the staging for it, particularly Who's Afraid of Little Previous Me and The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived. She ended issues with the Midnights period, and truthfully, it jogged my memory how a lot I really like that album.

Royal and celeb attendees

I’ve to say it's additionally thrilling to observe Taylor sing the track “So Excessive Faculty” about her new boyfriend, Travis Kelsey, who was actually in the identical crowd as me watching her carry out.

Talking of Travis, each nights have been filled with celebrities. It seems that the wealthy and well-known love Taylor simply as a lot as the remainder of us, and I used to be shocked to listen to Prince William, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte dancing alongside to Shake It Off in a field whereas I used to be sipping my wine within the crowd.

Talking of the second night time, that VIP was a giant crowd! Nicola Coughlan, Jonathan Van Ness, Tom Cruise, Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis and Greta Gerwig have been all in attendance – however I notably liked that Hugh Grant was there together with his household, particularly because of his later assertion that he and Travis had taken tequila pictures collectively, and that his daughter was 'half lady, half bracelet'.

To complete

Within the phrases of Taylor Swift, “It was uncommon, I used to be there,” and I'll bear in mind all of it too effectively. That’s, each instances.