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Singapore has awarded Taylor Swift a grant to perform in the city-state, acknowledging efforts to persuade the pop superstar to perform on the island, her only stop in Southeast Asia.
The tourism board and culture ministry did not disclose the amount of the grant but in a statement referred to the economic benefits brought by Taylor Swift’s concerts around the world due to her popularity.
“It is likely to generate significant benefits to the Singapore economy, especially to tourism activities such as hospitality, retail, travel, and dining, as has happened in other cities in which Taylor Swift has performed,” they said.
Singapore has seen a boom in concerts since pandemic lockdowns ended, with big names like Blackpink, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran playing sold-out shows.
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told a business forum on Friday that Singapore had paid Swift 100 million baht ($2.77 million) per show, allegedly on condition that Singapore would be Swift’s only show in Southeast Asia.
The Singapore government did not comment on the exclusivity clause, though AEG has said Swift’s sole concert stop in Southeast Asia will be on the island nation, with VIP tickets going for S$1,228 ($913.55).
In the broader Asian continent, Swift also performed in Tokyo, earlier in February. Over 300,000 tickets were sold to fans who queued overnight in the blistering tropical heat.
Taylor Swift is set to perform six sold-out shows in Singapore early in March. Her Singapore concerts will span March 2 to 9.