Taylor Swift’s Tour Rider Demands

American singer Taylor Swift once requested a dressing room adorned with Swarovski crystals when touring Argentina.

Having just completed three performances in Singapore, Taylor Swift is currently taking a break before resuming her concerts as part of The Eras Tour on March 7th, 8th, and 9th. According to Yahoo, during her time in Southeast Asia, she stayed at the Capella resort on Sentosa Island. This secluded resort, where former US President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un held a historic meeting in 2018, ensures her safety and privacy.

“Sea of people” attending Taylor Swift’s concert in Singapore on March 2nd. Video: Hiền Minh

According to Australia’s 7news, Taylor Swift started her career with relatively simple requirements. She used to consume soybeans, light snacks, and water. However, her needs have grown over time.

During The Eras Tour, Taylor Swift’s hotel room is stocked with pasta, cheese, and energy drinks. She typically enjoys an iced Americano from Starbucks at 11 am.

Euro.es reported that when Taylor Swift brought The Eras Tour to Argentina last year, she requested 100 bottles of wine and champagne, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream (which is not sold in Argentina), a dressing room decorated with Swarovski crystals, and a resting area adorned with fresh flowers.

While touring Sydney, she ordered sweets from a renowned shop in Forestville, Sydney. Pastry chef Gabriela Oporto, who has previously made cakes for Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles, revealed that Taylor Swift’s cake has a diameter of 15.24 cm and costs $65. The cake, inspired by traditional Chilean layer cakes, features buttercream frosting, topped with a horn-shaped cake, adorned with a purple flower – Taylor Swift’s favorite color. While in Australia, the singer also visited Pellegrino 2000, an Italian restaurant known for its food and wine, with many famous chefs.

Taylor Swift is concerned about security issues, often requesting a decoy vehicle to confuse paparazzi. She prefers to ride in silver SUVs.

According to People, during her stay in Sydney at the end of February, she stayed in the Presidential Suite at the five-star Crown Sydney hotel (in New South Wales), priced at $25,000 per night. The suite offers views of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House.

Taylor Swift’s demands are intricate but not overly stringent compared to many global celebrities, according to 7News. Dean McCarthy, an American reporter who has interacted with many A-list artists, revealed that Joe Jonas once wanted 12 puppies in his dressing room. Madonna requested the entire toilet seat to be replaced. Justin Timberlake wanted all corridors and elevators to be empty when he used them. Beyoncé and Jay Z prefer expensive champagne. Guns ‘N’ Roses’ Axl Rose once demanded square watermelons.

Taylor Swift at the premiere of “The Eras Tour” concert film in Los Angeles, USA, November 2023. Photo: Reuters

The Eras Tour is Taylor Swift’s groundbreaking event, spanning continents and helping her become a billionaire. In December 2023, the Guinness organization recognized the Eras Tour as the highest-grossing concert tour of all time, with over $1 billion in revenue, surpassing Elton John’s record of $939 million. The singer earns about 85% of total ticket sales – a high and rare percentage in the music industry.

Taylor Swift, aged 34, is an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame with country music in 2006. After releasing ten albums, Taylor has won 14 Grammy Awards and 29 Billboard Awards. In addition to touring, she has released re-recorded albums like Fearless, Red, 1989. She currently has a net worth of about $1.1 billion and was selected as Time’s “Person of the Year” in 2023.