MOI magazine Dec/Jan/Feb 2018-2019 Issuu | Page 24

Taylor Swift
Invades New Orleans
If ever there was a definition of what a modern stadium tour is, Taylor Swift has take those
ideas a completely turned them on their ear. Swift recently came through the Mercedes-Bendz
Superdome with her Reputation tour. The dome was her last stop of her current US tour. Swift
was in awe of the space and lamented that this being her first time playing New Orleans.
Topping this off, she now has the distinct pleasure of being the top selling solo female artist to
play in the dome.
Swift and company have their show down to an art. With practically every aspect of the show
telegraphed, Swift was able to make things look beyond effortless. The show consisted of
several “acts” that corresponded with a theme and costume change. The show grew and grew
and climaxed with a mini fireworks show, that completed the whole experience. In a lot of
ways this tour is a culmination if anti ideas that have been waged against Swift throughout the
years. She really does enjoy proving all her critics wrong and this tour is that experience. Even
if you weren’t a fan of her music, the show itself made you forget about it
Editor & Photographer: Steve Hatley
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