It is formally one week till Taylor Swift heads Down Beneath, and it appears Swift-mania has nicely and really hit our shores.
The worldwide pop sensation is performing a complete of seven reveals whereas she’s right here, three in Melbourne on the MCG and 4 in Sydney at Accor Stadium.
For these of us fortunate sufficient to get our fingers on some tickets, it is all lastly turning into actual.
We have spent the previous few weeks scouring the web for the right Eras outfit whereas concurrently curating the right assortment of friendship bracelets.
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Thus far, Swift has carried out reveals in North and South America, and has simply begun her Tokyo leg of the tour.
And to this point, it appears each stadium has had totally different guidelines.
Frontier Touring launched the foundations for each Aussie stadiums, and at first followers weren’t completely happy.
The principles said all friendship bracelets had been to be worn in your arms, and that no extras had been to be introduced inside on issues like carabiners or D-rings.
Nevertheless, a day after the announcement, Frontier Touring has now amended the rule to permit concertgoers to carry spare friendship bracelets inside their single allowed bag.
Nonetheless, we merely cannot think about something worse than spending the afternoon blasting the setlist whereas preparing with buddies, solely to show up and be denied entry as a result of your outfit would not meet the necessities (sure, it is an actual factor.)
So we have taken the time to deep dive into each little element of each the MCG and Accor stadiums guidelines for the live performance, to verify everybody will get by means of safety and into their seats prepared with no points, able to lose our voices the minute the Merciless Summer time bridge begins.
Set occasions
For all seven Taylor Swift The Eras Tour reveals, the gates will open at 4:30pm.
The present will kick off at 6:20pm when the opening act, Sabrina Carpenter takes to the stage, and Taylor Swift will start shortly after.
Nevertheless, we recommend getting there earlier reasonably than later.
The occasions are topic to vary with none discover, that means that if a storm goes to hit towards the top of the present, it’s totally probably that Swift might take to the stage early.
When you’re by means of the gates although, there is not any turning again, each stadiums have made it clear that no move outs might be obtainable for the live performance.
So be sure that to double examine you’ve every thing you want earlier than heading in.
Friendship bracelets
Swift informed us to make the friendship bracelets, and we certain did.
Some Swifties have devoted hours upon hours to the craft, making upwards of 300 bracelets able to commerce on the present.
Nevertheless, now we have some information that could be unlucky for some – you may not have the ability to carry all of them in.
Frontier Touring has introduced that whereas friendship bracelets are allowed on the present, they have to be worn in your arms.
Meaning no carabiners or d-rings might be allowed to carry all of the spare bracelets you might have made.
Nevertheless, you probably have house in you single allowed bag (examine beneath for measurement necessities), you may be allowed to carry spare bracelets inside.
Nonetheless, it is perhaps time to start out looking at your assortment and selecting out your favourites.
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What baggage are allowed?
There’s a strict one bag per particular person coverage, and whereas it would not must be clear, it does must be a sure measurement.
All baggage have to be no bigger than an A4 piece of paper, so dimensions sensible it’s essential to be sure that your bag is smaller than 30cm large, 35cm excessive, and 20cm deep.
It should even have not more than 2 compartments, in or outdoors of the bag.
The one bag per particular person rule doesn’t apply to something bought from the merchandise stands.
So for those who determine to purchase your merch from the stands outdoors of the gates, you will be allowed to enter along with your one private bag, in addition to your bag of merch.
Do not attempt to sneak something further in your merch baggage although, safety might be checking.
READ MORE: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: Every little thing to know earlier than you go.
What you possibly can and might’t usher in
The checklist is intensive, so strap in and take notes.
First off, be sure that no matter your outfit is, it isn’t going to be a nuisance for others round you or impede anybody’s view.
So, it is in all probability greatest to steer clear from dressing up as a large Mirrorball, and if you are going to put on any huge equipment that might get in the way in which of different folks, simply be able to throw them within the bin if requested to on the gates.
You additionally will not be allowed to put on any clothes able to partially or totally overlaying your face, apart from non secular clothes and medical masks.
In case you’re planning on bringing an indication, it will not be allowed to be on a banner or a pole, and you will have to maintain it beneath 28cm x 48cm (11″ x 17″), if it is any greater than that, be ready to see safety throw it within the trash.
There is no handcuffs or restraint gadgets allowed, no animals except for licensed service animals, no chains or studded jewelry (maintain your cowboy boots spur free), and no unauthorised modes of transport (bikes, scooters, and so forth.)
Do not carry alongside any aerosol sunscreens, deodorants or perfumes as a result of they are going to be confiscated on the gates.
If it is raining, be sure that to put on a poncho as a result of no umbrellas might be allowed contained in the stadium.
There’ll even be no ‘noise making gadgets’, so go away your air horns, your radios, and your whistles at dwelling.
And clearly, you may be denied entry for those who carry any weapons or harmful gadgets to the venue.
For a full checklist of prohibited gadgets, try Frontier Touring’s FAQs right here.
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Pictures and video guidelines
You can seize the present in your telephone, however be sure that to go away any skilled recording tools at dwelling
There will be no industrial cameras or pictures tools, video cameras, GoPros, audio recording gadgets or tripods might be allowed within the venue.
You may be allowed to usher in any small, handheld digital or movie cameras to snap some pics of the night time although.
Do not carry any drones, selfie sticks, lights or massive battery packs alongside.
However do not panic, moveable telephone chargers might be allowed.
The ‘no battery packs’ rule pictured above solely refers to massive, industrial measurement batteries – moveable telephone chargers smaller than the scale of a telephone might be allowed contained in the venue.
Lastly, be sure you and your mates have a gathering level for those who lose each other contained in the venue, it is unclear how good telephone reception might be and there might be no two-way radios or walkie talkies allowed.
Parking and find out how to get there
One of the simplest ways to get to each concert events might be to leap on public transport or to stroll in case you are staying close by.
All seats for all seven reveals are allotted, so there will be no have to arrive early earlier than the gates open.
Additionally keep in mind that tailgating (or Taylor-gating) is strictly prohibited at each venues, so for those who did not get tickets your greatest wager is to remain at dwelling and watch the Eras Tour Film.
Attending to the MCG
In case you’re heading to a present on the MCG, you possibly can soar on the 48, the 70 and the 75 tram service.
For Tram 48, hop off at cease #11 Jolimont Station / MCG, for tram 70, hop off at cease 7C MCG / Melbourne Area, and for tram 75, hop off at Flinders St Station
If it’s essential to catch the practice, Jolimont Station is the closest to the venue with a roughly 5 minute stroll.
In any other case you possibly can soar off at Richmond station for a 9 minute stroll, or Flinders Avenue Station for a 20 minute stroll.
And for those who’re coming in by way of bus, be sure that to leap on bus route 246 and get off at Punt Street, the closest cease to the MCG.
Now, for those who’ve determined to drive to the live performance (you are braver than me), there are a couple of locations you may have the ability to snag a park.
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Wilson Parking – 11 Exhibition Avenue
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Wilson Parking – 28 Flinders Avenue
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Wilson Parking – Federation Sq.
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Midcity Arcade Automotive Park
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202 Flinders Lane
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34-60 Little Collins Avenue
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114 Flinders Avenue
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Melbourne & Olympic Parks
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On road parking
The above costs are appropriate on the time of publishing, nevertheless chances are you’ll have to pre-book to safe them, as they could possibly be topic to vary.
Automotive parking in Yarra park might be closed aside from ticket holders with a present incapacity parking allow.
There might be a restricted variety of spots obtainable for $10 every, and restricted to 1 per ticket holder.
You will be required to point out a present incapacity parking allow on entry and also will must journey by means of grassed areas to succeed in the gates.
There might be no accessibility parking obtainable on a drive up foundation on live performance nights.
In case you’re getting dropped off by household, buddies or an Uber, you will want to go to Clarendon Avenue (between Wellington Parade and George Avenue)
From there, you will have to cross Wellington Parade and make your means by means of Yarra Park, it is roughly a 500m stroll to the MCG.
For extra data on the Mobility Shuttle Service and the place to go away scooters and bikes, try Frontier Touring’s FAQ’s right here.
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Attending to Accor Stadium
In case you’re heading to a present at Accor Stadium, public transport is once more your greatest wager, and all journey prices are included in your ticket, merely simply present transport employees when boarding.
There will be a bunch of additional busses and trains working on live performance nights, however nonetheless anticipate it to be busy and get there early in case you aren’t getting on the practice or bus you are anticipating.
The closest station to the stadium is Olympic Park station, only a brief 10 minute stroll away.
Specific and limited-stop trains will run roughly each 10 minutes from Central and Western Line stations to Olympic Park with frequent return companies after the present.
Sydney Olympic Park Main Occasion Buses will run companies each 5 to twenty minutes between 2:45pm and 6:40pm on live performance nights, relying on the route, timetables differ for weekday and weekend reveals.
The final return bus will go away Olympic Park at midnight every night time.
In case you’re planning on driving in, keep in mind that parking in Sydney Olympic park is predicted to promote out, so pre-booking your spot is important.
In case you do not pre-book, do not drive – there will not be any spots obtainable on live performance nights.
In case you’re getting dropped off by buddies or household there might be a delegated drop-off space alongside Australia Avenue, reverse the P6 automotive park.
To then be picked up after the live performance, you will want to go to the P6 automotive park which could have free entry after 10:30pm
In case you plan on getting an Uber or taxi, you will have to be dropped off on Australia Avenue between Murray Rose Avenue and Kevin Coombs Avenue.
There are taxi ranks positioned on Herb Elliot Ave outdoors the Pullman Lodge to get a journey dwelling, and for those who plan on Ubering your greatest wager is to leap on public transport and get off on the subsequent cease to keep away from lengthy wait occasions and surcharges.
For extra data on the accessible shuttle service checkout Frontier Touring’s FAQ’s right here.
Live performance guidelines
Mainly, simply be respectful of others round you.
You will not be allowed to face on seats or in aisles, or sit on the shoulders of a buddy.
You undoubtedly might be allowed to scream the bridge to your favorite track although.
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Food and drinks contained in the stadiums
No outdoors meals or drinks might be allowed contained in the venue, nevertheless you may be permitted to carry an empty, gentle plastic water bottle no greater than 600ml.
There might be loads of refill water stations contained in the venue, so be sure you keep hydrated.
When you have ground seats, you will not be allowed to carry any drink containers onto the ground, as an alternative you will be supplied with cups.
There might be loads of food and drinks choices obtainable contained in the stadium, together with meals catering to all dietary necessities.
Smoking and vaping will not be permitted wherever within the MCG, and solely in designated smoking areas within Accor Stadium.
Clearly, no unlawful substances might be permitted contained in the venue, serving limitations will apply to the sale of alcohol, and fines might be issued for the availability of alcohol to minors.
What occurs if the climate is dangerous?
In case you’re a Swiftie, you will know that it takes some critically dangerous climate for a present to be postponed.
Swift might be taking to the stage rain or shine, nevertheless if there may be extreme climate which might influence the security of artists and patrons, you will have to comply with venue screens and employees directions.
Stadium maps
All tickets to all reveals are reserved seating, so there is not any have to line up early or camp out to get a great place.
You are ticket could have you seat and space on it, for extra details about totally different seating areas and the place to enter from, try Frontier Touring’s FAQs right here.
Seating map for Taylor Swift Eras Tour on the MCG
Seating map for Taylor Swift Eras Tour at Accor Stadium
Tips on how to entry your tickets
You clearly will not make it far if you do not have your tickets.
We have written an entire article on the foundations surrounding your tickets and find out how to entry them, you possibly can test it out right here.
How and when to get merch
Merch might be obtainable on the times of the live performance, with stands each contained in the venue and out of doors the venue, so for those who did not get tickets you possibly can nonetheless get your fingers on some merch.
And for those who do not need to stress about it on the day, you’ll pre-purchase your merch forward of the live performance.
Crown is internet hosting the primary official Australian merchandise pop up on Tuesday 13 February from 9am-6pm at Crown Melbourne.
As a result of demand is predicted to be excessive, you will have to order a spot on-line and can solely have the ability to guide for teams of 1 or two.
Reserving at the moment are open and on the time of publishing, there are nonetheless spots obtainable.
If you cannot make the Crown pop-up, do not stress, you continue to have choices.
The MCG could have merch presale days on Wednesday February 14 and Thursday February 15 from 10am to 6pm, close to Gate 1 and Gate 5.
At Accor Stadium merchandise presale days might be held on Wednesday 14 February and Thursday 15 February on the nook of Olympic Boulevard and Daybreak Fraser Avenue, additionally from 10am to 6pm.
Reservations aren’t required for the MCG and Accor Stadium merchandise presale days, merely simply flip up on the day.
However keep in mind, provides are restricted and might be obtainable on a primary come first served foundation.
