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Heavy rain disrupted Taylor Swift’s concert as she performed the first show of her Eras Tour in Lyon, France. The American singer-songwriter was performing at the Groupama Stadium. The stadium was packed with Swifties, making it another one of Taylor’s sold-out shows. The Folklore singer continued to perform in her black and red body suit despite the heavy rain during her concert in Lyon.
‘Tonight is officially the rain show’: Taylor continues singing in the rain
Gray clouds loomed over the stadium just as Taylor’s concert was about to begin. As she opened with Enchanted, a slow drizzle of rain began to fall. When it was Reputation Era’s turn, the rain turned into a full-blown downpour. “Tonight we’ve officially done a rain show and that’s it,” the Midnight Rain singer said, according to USA Today. “It’s permanent. It doesn’t matter if it rains again.” Taylor and her dance team tapped their feet in the rain while the band was safe under tents on either side of the stage. Tents were also set up over the VIP booths and production set.
Netizens reacted to the video of Taylor Swift dancing in the rain in Lyon, which surfaced on the internet soon after the concert. “Reputation under the rain OMGGG” an x user commented on a video of Taylor performing the Reputation era under the rain, while another user commented, “Reputation should always be performed under the rain”. Another user wrote, “This queen oh my god” while another wrote, “How does no one slip?”. Another user wrote “She is so cute little Pookie so happy to be here”
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Taylor wishes Lyon a happy Pride month
As World Pride Month is celebrated in June, Taylor took the opportunity to wish the French city she visited during the Lover era a Happy Pride Month. The 34-year-old singer said, “Happy Pride Month, Lyon” while singing You Need to Calm Down – a song she wrote as an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community. As she played the notes of the song, the lights and decorations turned into a rainbow. Fans came in colourful ponchos and waved their hands as their wristwatches glowed with rainbow lights. According to Pinkvilla, the singer expressed that nature gave a whole new meaning to rainbows by adding rain to the concert.
The Tortured Poet Department musician is in town for one more show this weekend before heading to Scotland to continue her Eras Tour.
