To attend Taylor Swift's concert in Los Angeles, many of her fans were willing to go the extra mile and pay a hefty price for tickets.
In the run-up to six of the Los Angeles "Eras" Tour shows, reports have surfaced that hard-core fans of Taylor Swift are taking extreme measures to secure tickets for her six-night stretch of concerts.
TMZ claims that these Swifties have resorted to bribing security guards at the venue to gain entry.
On Monday night, two lucky fans were reportedly able to gain entrance into one of last week's shows for only sixty dollars each.
In comparison, another fan paid a hundred dollars to get past security checks and obtain tickets from a ticketing agent.
Stepping inside the arena, many fans encountered a bustling atmosphere filled with chaos.
Moving around in search of available seats, it was commonplace to spot individuals standing in aisles or occupying open areas until an usher asked them to move on or the occupants of the seat returned. Indeed, this type of environment can be quite stressful for some.
As Taylor Swift boldly continues her journey on the "Eras" Tour, another remarkable accomplishment has been added to her repertoire.
Not only has the singer enchanted her devoted fans but she is also contributing immensely to Los Angeles' economy through an influx of capital.
The California Center for Jobs and the Economy's most recent report contains some impressive news: Taylor Swift "Eras" tour in Los Angeles has generated an estimated $160 million in local earnings for the state.
This figure is even more remarkable when taking into account that she performed six sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium - which can seat up to 70,240 - and now looks set to cause an overall GDP bump of $320 million across the county due to direct, indirect, and induced impacts combined.
It's estimated that approximately 3,300 new jobs are being created as a result of shows generating money throughout Los Angeles.
Not only is this providing an economic boost to local and state governments through taxes, but it's also making a positive impact on tourism, businesses, and residents in this great city.
The "Eras" Tour is expected to have an overall economic influence of $5 billion when it wraps up, with concertgoers contributing an average of $1,300 per show.
According to Dan Fleetwood, the President of QuestionPro Research and Insights, "If Taylor Swift were an economy, she'd be bigger than 50 countries."
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