TAYLOR Swift is spending a whopping $30 million on security to keep her safe during the European leg of her global tour.
A leading music industry source, who has worked with stars including Adele, Madonna and Rihanna, revealed to The US Sun the costs of ensuring maximum security during the sold-out tour.
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The source, who is also an outside consultant for Eras programs, detailed the staggering costs of keeping Taylor safe and preserving her privacy while her football star boyfriend, Travis Kelce, returns to meet her this week.
“She is the biggest star on the planet,” said the source who has been at the top of the game for more than 20 years.
“So security has to be perfect for her and her entourage.”
However, it’s not just Taylor who needs protection.
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The Kansas City Chiefs star’s boyfriend is now so famous that walking alone on the street could be problematic.
The couple has been spending a lot of time together on their European tour after Kelce joined Taylor in Paris earlier this month.
He was seen watching her perform in the French capital alongside Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper, before returning to his own music festival, Kelce Jam, last weekend.
The tight end was scheduled to join her in Europe this week in Portugal, before taking part in the Monaco Grand Prix together at the weekend.
The expert said that more than 20 people – “the best at their jobs” – have been hired to ensure the safety of everyone in her team as they travel across Europe for the 51 scheduled shows, which began in Paris and conclude in London later this year. summer.
Each, according to the source, receives US$1,100 per day. With the full European leg, which lasts 100 days from the beginning of May, this will cost a cool $2 million.
However, these contracts do not just include paying the bodyguard a daily rate.
Other costs include renting security cameras and monitors, walkie talkies, and even clothing to ensure everyone is alert.
INSANE NUMBERS
Travel, hotel stays, food and other expenses for the entire team responsible for keeping Taylor safe could easily add another $2 million to the bill.
Once security for the venues, many of which will host crowds of well over 65,000 people, is complete, the final figure will reach $30 million.
Of course, for an artist who will break the record for the highest-grossing tour of all time for the second year in a row, these numbers aren’t problematic.
However, it is necessary to consider how popular the 34-year-old has become across the world.
“I’ve worked with other international stars like Rihanna, Madonna and Adele, but Taylor Swift’s tour is the most expensive tour to manage,” the industry expert continued.
“But it’s all justified because of the passion and the crowds it attracts.
“No other artist has spent so much money on security, his own and the security of sites in European history, that’s for sure.”
Timeline of Travis Kelce’s Lavish Gifts to Taylor Swift
April 2024: Travis sends $27,000 in gifts, including 11 flower deliveries in one day to mark the release of his 11th album.
February 2024: Travis spends $16,000 on Valentine’s Day gifts, including an eternity rose sculpture, Hermes scarf and Dior beret. At the beginning of the month, she sends more roses and beautiful Bulgari earrings to celebrate her historic Grammy win.
January 2024: Taylor shows his thoughtful side by ordering custom Louis Vuitton bags and jackets to commemorate Travis and Kansas City Chiefs friend Patrick Mahomes for breaking the record for combined postseason touchdowns.
December 2004: Travis brings some festive cheer by splurging on some $5,000 Louboutin shoes, a matching bag and a $23,000 Cartier watch. He also books luxury hotel suites for when Taylor’s Ages tour comes to Europe.
The US Sun spoke to security expert Peter Dalton last year, who helped plan the logistics of Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018, as well as former POTUS Donald Trump’s visit to the UK in 2019.
“Stars like Taylor would have the kind of security similar to a member of the royal family or a government official,” he said before revealing that 24-hour security for celebrities would cost more than $3 million.
Taylor’s astonishing 161 shows this year are double what she played last year, but with added exposure comes additional risks — and costs.
“We are making sure she feels safe 24/7 no matter what,” the source added.
“But the costs are enormous.”
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