Shake it Off, Lover or even Anti-Hero, around 300 people sing Taylor Swift's biggest songs in chorus this Friday, November 15, 2024. The Swifties, the community of fans of the American singer, come together for the latest month of the star's world tour. Story of a musical phenomenon that moves crowds.
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Black jumpsuits and gold jewelry, inspired by the album Reputationinveterate Taylor Swift fans will meet this Friday, November 15, 2024 at the Aquarium bar in Lille. The evening offering a playlist exclusively composed of titles from the star American promises rhinestones and sequins.
Resplendent and radiant, that’s how FaïRouz Bouazza intends to go to the Taylor Swift party. At 27, the Northerner has been interested in the singer since 2020 and the release of the album Folkloretinged with melodies indie people and of chamber pop. A Music “catching, poetic and lyrical”this is how the aficionado describes the singer's work. “I don't feelcoI don't necessarily know in his words teen pop, but I really appreciate the values it conveys, she explains. I identify myself in her through her stories of the heart or friendship. Words that I can't always express it alone.”
Example with the song All too well from the album Red released in 2011: “In this song, I see myself in the romantic relationship that it evokes, between good times and bad.” Faïrouz Bouazza “do not wish that the trend of Eras Tour ends.” The last dates of this historic tour of nearly 151 concerts were approaching, the young woman hastened to register for the Taylor Swift evening in Lille, once a publication appeared on her feed TikTok.
One thing is certain, the nine euros required to register for this evening did not discourage the Northerner. For comparison, in 2024, she spent nearly 450 euros to see her idol in concert in Paris, Stockholm, Lyon or even Milan in the months of May, June and July.
“The singer's words are very gripping. I am so attached to it that it takes a big place in my life”says the fan. On his phone, Faïrouz Bouazza does not miss a bit of the news from the pop star American, with nearly 284 million followers on Instagram and 95 million subscribers on X (formerly Twitter). The fan don't miss any live and is under the spell of story revealing behind the scenes of the singer's tour. “We are a very engaged community that is very aware of the innovations, surprises or releases of derivative products that Taylor Swift concocts for us.”she analyzes.
From home, the young woman struggles to share her passion with those close to her. Going to a party with others Swiftiesgives him the opportunity to connect in real life with the fan community. Nearly 300 people will pay tribute to the festive atmosphere of Taylor Swift's concerts during the evening at the Aquarium in Lille from 8 p.m. to midnight this Friday, November 15.
“We all want to shout our songs favoritesays Faïrouz Bouazza. What is cool, it's the sisterhood that can emanate from the rites of the Taylor Swift universe. For example, we make 'friendship bracelets' that we exchange between fans.”
For the evening, Swifties are invited to dress inspired by their idol's stage outfits.
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This kind of evening seems to be a success. “In less than ten days, we sold out all the places”relates Eden Preece, co-founder of the musical evening association pop teen La Glitterz, organizer of the second edition of this event. “We even had to refuse a twenty requests”she adds.
But how can we explain the Taylor Swift effect for this Lille evening? “In Lille, before last March, ite type evening did not exist. They were mainly found in Paris. Swifties all share the same passion for the artist”presents the organizer of the theme evening, a fan of the American singer since childhood.
The singer, trendy today, attracted fewer crowds in Europe a few years ago. “Avant, it was a little ashamed to listen to Taylor Swift. Since its breakthrough on social networks, whether in town or in the countryside, no territory has escaped the effect Taylor Swift”enlightens Eden Preece.
For the Lille evening, on the program, a playlist of more than 90 songs selected by Léa Lemaire, member of La Glitterz: “Ssome that move and others that are softer.” Photo boothsof the sequin curtains, balloons and related products to be won will welcome the Swifties. “This evening has a festive aim, but also therapeutic. When I yell at Taylor Swift, it saves me from paying sixty euros to a psychologist”insists Léa Lemaire.
Taylor Swift knows how to appeal to all ages and audiences thanks to her wide musical palette. “ For the evening, we open from 16 years old, they will have special bracelets so as not to consume alcohol”she assures.
Bryan Brument, originally from Paris, made the special trip to attend the Taylor Swift party in Lille. “At this kind of event, there are always fewer men than women. The men I see arealmost all are from the LGBT community”he says. It's a meeting between fans, it's not just a club outing.”he specifies.
Through her person and her songs, she conveys kindness.
Albéric Tellier, music industry specialist at Paris-Dauphine
Tuesday April 2, 2024, the American magazine Forbes reveals that the singer is a billionaire. Music industry specialist and professor at Paris-Dauphine University, Albéric Tellier, then looks in more detail at this singer whom he describes as “unique”. “Through her person and her songs, she conveys kindness.”he judges. DFirst a country star in the United States when she was only a teenager, through her lyrics, she now seduces the hearts of millions of people around the world. “She embodies the figure of the big sister who leads by example.”concludes the specialist.
