Taylor Swift’s first Sydney Eras concert to go ahead ‘rain or shine’ despite thunderstorm warning

BoM forecasting ‘possibly severe’ thunderstorms for Friday afternoon and evening, with the show to kick off at 6.20pm

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Taylor Swift’s first Sydney Eras concert will go ahead “rain or shine”, Accor Stadium has said – unless the expected severe weather threatens people’s safety.

The Bureau of Meteorology predicted “possibly severe” thunderstorms for Friday afternoon and evening. Swift’s hotly anticipated gig is scheduled to kick off at 6.20pm, with gates opening at 4.30pm.

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