Taylor Swift gifts 'nearly £4 million' to her US tour truckers
Other crew members were also given a bonus
Taylor Swift has been making a number of headlines since she started her 'Eras' tour back in March. Her series of live shows are set to become one of the highest-grossing tours of all time, and her recent gig in Seattle caused activity similar to that of a 2.3 magnitude earthquake!
She also had a wardrobe malfunction, and wowed her fans with an epic 44-song setlist. Now, the singer has made headlines for a very different reason, as the US leg of her 'Eras' tour comes to an end in just over a week.
The 'Anti-Hero' singer has reportedly given her crew, including truck drivers, dancers, band members, lighting and sound technicians and caterers an 'end of tour' bonus.
TMZ reports that a source told the publication that Taylor's tour truckers have been given a $100,000 bonus (around £78,000). According to TMZ there are around 50 truckers hauling the stage across the country, meaning Taylor is forking out $5 million (around £4 million) as a bonus.
However, it's not just the truckers who are receiving a bonus, the source also told TMZ that crew such as dancers, band members, lighting and sound technicians and caterers are also receiving a very generous bonus, however the amount has not been revealed.
This news comes as Taylor's tour will end the US leg in Inglewood, California on 9th August, before she moves onto Mexico City later in the month.
Meanwhile, here in the UK, we will have to wait a bit longer to see Taylor on tour. Last month, tickets for Taylor's UK dates went on sale and we'll get to see her on tour in June and August 2024.
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Take a look through tours to look forward to in 2023 and beyond:
Niall Horan
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The Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls have reunited and will be playing a massive 53 dates around the world for their 'PCD Forever Tour', celebrating 20 years since 'Don't Cha' and the release of their debut album 'PCD'. Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts will begin in Birmingham on Tuesday 29th September, ending in London at The O2 Arena on Tuesday 13th October.
Noah Kahan
Noah Kahan will be bringing his 'The Great Divide' Tour to the UK this autumn, where he will be performing in Glasgow, Manchester and London. See the full list of dates and how to get tickets.
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The Script
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Tinie Tempah
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Gnarls Barkley
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Emeli Sandé
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James Blunt
Following the release of his sun-soaked single 'Tastes Like Summer', James Blunt announced a tour across the UK next year, and tickets are now on sale. The singer will be starting in Leeds on Friday 26th March, with dates across England, Scotland and Wales, ending the following month, on Thursday 8th April, in Brighton.
Chase & Status
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Gracie Abrams has announced a huge tour with several UK dates in April and May 2027. The singer will be performing in Manchester, Glasgow and London.
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