Three Taylor Swift shows scheduled to take place this Thursday-Saturday in Vienna have been canceled following the arrest of two men involved in an ISIS-connected terrorist plot against her upcoming concerts. An announcement of the show cancellations was made by Austrian concert promoter Barracuda Music, who wrote: “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Vienna Shows cancelled due to government officials confirmation of planned terrorist attack. With confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety.”
According to reports, one of the suspects arrested was a 19-year-old with ISIS affiliation who was living with his parents in the Austrian town of Ternitz, an hour south of Vienna. Police raided the home and found various chemicals and substances. Vienna State Police Chief Gerhard Purstl said that the immediate danger had been “minimized,” however an “abstract danger” still remained, which caused the cancellation of the shows. (Variety)
