Fans Outraged Over List Of Items Banned From Taylor Swift’s Concerts😳💬

**Note: This story was originally published in February 2024.**

Australian Taylor Swift fans were left frustrated after Frontier Touring unveiled an extensive list of banned items for the pop star’s *Eras Tour* stops in Sydney and Melbourne. The rules, which many fans described as “unconventional,” sparked widespread backlash online.

Among the prohibited items were large signs, confetti, iPads, spray sunscreen, aerosol deodorant, and even portable battery packs. The charger ban drew particular ire, with many Swifties pointing out that long concerts often drain phone batteries, making it harder to capture memories or stay connected.

The restrictions didn’t end there. Friendship bracelets—a symbol of camaraderie among fans—were allowed only if worn directly on the arms. Attendees were strictly prohibited from bringing them attached to carabiners, d-rings, or clips. For many fans who prepared hundreds of bracelets to trade, the rule felt unnecessarily harsh.

Drones, professional cameras, and audio recording devices were also labeled “strictly prohibited,” though fans were permitted to film on their smartphones. Clothing that could obstruct others’ views, as well as items like airhorns, umbrellas, flashlights, and tents, were banned as well.

The policies quickly ignited debate on social media. Some concertgoers defended the measures as necessary for safety and fairness, while others called them impractical and overly restrictive.

Despite the controversy, excitement for the shows remained high. Fresh off her fourth Grammy win for Album of the Year, Taylor Swift prepared to deliver sold-out performances—three nights at Melbourne’s MCG (February 16–18) and four nights at Sydney’s Accor Stadium (February 23–26). For fans, the anticipation of seeing their idol outweighed the frustrations, even if it meant leaving beloved bracelets and battery packs behind.