From Thursday to Saturday, Taylor Swift will be performing three sold-out shows at the Vienna Ernst Happel Stadium. The city has been preparing for this mega event for weeks, with numerous activities planned around the concerts. Swifties have already started arriving in Vienna, and Christoph Wiederkehr has acknowledged them.
In an Instagram video, Wiederkehr greeted Swifties from all over to “Swienna“. He gave a special shoutout to “Swifties Nights Vienna”, an event offering activities like making friendship bracelets before the concerts.
“Lover” fan return
Throughout the video, Wiederkehr cleverly inserts references to Taylor Swift’s extensive song catalogue. He mentions having a “Lovestory” with Taylor Swift and advises fans not to “do the Cardigan“, both being tracks by the pop icon.
Expressing his preference for the album “Lover,” Wiederkehr sings along to the song “You Need To Calm Down,” emphasizing the line: “Shade never made anybody less gay”. He appreciates Swift’s socio-political messages in her music, finding the line especially fitting for Vienna as the “rainbow capital.”
Video: What can we expect at the concert?
“Biggest Swiftie in the Vienna City Hall”
In a final reveal, Wiederkehr proudly displays his T-shirt reading “Biggest Swiftie in the Vienna City Hall” and holds up a banner saying “Vienna Shake it Off” from a town hall window. He leads a fan chant with the words “1, 2, 3 let’s go bitch” across the town hall square, signaling his excitement for the upcoming concerts. This chant will be performed during the song “Delicate.”
With Taylor Swift set to perform three times in Vienna from Thursday to Saturday, the state capital has been buzzing with anticipation. Numerous events have been organized around the shows, attracting fans from near and far. Deputy mayor Christoph Wiederkehr has even addressed the Swifties in a special Instagram video, welcoming them to “Swienna” and highlighting the various Swiftie Nights Vienna events, such as making friendship bracelets before the concerts.
“Lover” Fan Return
In his Instagram video, Wiederkehr cleverly weaves in references to Taylor Swift’s extensive song catalog, showcasing his fandom. From mentioning having a “Lovestory” with Taylor Swift to cautioning fans against “doing the Cardigan“, he showcases his knowledge and love for the pop icon’s music. He even reveals that his favorite album is “Lover” and enthusiastically sings along to his favorite line from “You Need To Calm Down”: “Shade never made anybody less gay”, which he deems especially appropriate for the “rainbow capital Vienna.”
Video: What can we expect at the concert?
“Biggest Swiftie in the Vienna City Hall”
In a humorous twist, Wiederkehr reveals his dedication to being the “Biggest Swiftie in the Vienna City Hall” by proudly displaying a banner that reads “Vienna Shake it Off” from a town hall window. With an enthusiastic “1, 2, 3 let’s go bitch”, he signals his readiness for the upcoming concerts, even preparing a fan chant for the song “Delicate” to be performed during the event.
This unexpected display of fandom from Vienna’s deputy mayor adds an extra layer of excitement to the already highly anticipated Taylor Swift concerts in the city. With fans eagerly awaiting the performances and a special touch of Swiftie spirit from surprising figures like Wiederkehr, Vienna is truly embracing the Swiftie fever in style.
Make sure not to miss out on the action and join in on the fun in “Swienna” for a memorable experience!
