Taylor Swift Receives Unique Guitar For Record-Breaking Wembley Stadium Shows

Wembley Stadium in London honoured Taylor Swift with a special gift to commemorate her record-breaking eight shows at the venue during her Eras Tour. The stadium presented Swift with a blue and black guitar, which was displayed in front of the iconic archway and steps, accompanied by a message on X that read, “So long, Taylor. It was enchanting 💖.”

The guitar featured the inscription “So Long, Taylor,” a tribute to her track “So Long, London” from the 2024 Tortured Poets Department album. The gift was given to Swift’s team before her final performance at the stadium, along with a note from the Wembley team and personalised plectrums. 

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The message praised the Eras Tour as “epic” and highlighted Wembley Stadium’s status as an iconic venue, noting, “Choosing to perform more concerts at Wembley Stadium than any other venue demonstrates how iconic Wembley is.”

The stadium team reflected on the exceptional experience, stating, “Everyone who witnessed those shows saw something special, and something that will live long in the memory. Taylor’s energy and positivity were infectious.” They also commended Swift’s fans for their remarkable support and described their experience with the singer and her audience as “a wave of colour and generosity never quite seen before.”

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Expressing her gratitude, Swift acknowledged the significance of her achievement, saying, “You just made me the first solo artist to ever play Wembley eight times in a single tour.” She added, “We will never, ever be able to thank you enough for it.”

For her final performance at Wembley, Swift surprised the audience by inviting Jack Antonoff, lead vocalist of Bleachers, to join her on stage. Together, they performed ‘Death by a Thousand Cuts’ from her ‘Lover’ album and ‘Getaway Car’ from ‘Reputation’.

-Sushmita Sarkar