Taylor Swift handled a technical glitch seamlessly during the first night of her Eras Tour in Indianapolis on Friday.
In footage shared by Page Six, a stagehand was seen helping the pop icon detach a battery pack from her waist after it appeared to stop working mid-performance of “Lavender Haze.” Despite the interruption, Swift, 34, kept her cool, smiling and singing through the 2022 hit while holding her earpiece.
Once the issue was resolved, the “Shake It Off” star happily bounced across the stage, receiving cheers from the audience.
Swift’s concert played to a packed crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium for the first of two shows this weekend in Indianapolis.
Ahead of the show, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett declared Nov. 1-3, 2024, as “Taylor Swift Weekend” in celebration of her Eras Tour’s arrival.
“In recognition of the upcoming three nights of Taylor Swift’s #ErasTour at @LucasOilStadium and the anticipated nine-figure economic boost it will bring, I am pleased to declare the first weekend of November, 2024, as ‘Taylor Swift Weekend’ in Indianapolis,” Hogsett posted on X, including a photo of the official proclamation from his office.
Swift just wrapped up her Eras Tour shows in New Orleans last week, where she was joined by some famous friends, including Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
The “Dеadpool & Wolverine” actor shared his excitement over Swift’s performance on Instagram, telling fans he’d “be talking about” the Louisiana show for years to come.
“It’s not only one of the most incredible things I’ve ever seen, heard, or felt,” Reynolds wrote in a heartfelt caption. “And it’s not just because of the profound economic impact this tour brings to local businesses in NOLA — a city that’s endured so much over the years.”
He went on to explain, “The real reason this show will stay with me forever is because of how it brings people together. In 2024, when unity feels rare, this is an extraordinary thing.”
“I don’t fully grasp the immense dedication, skill, and heart that @taylorswift puts into creating this experience, but it’s like an athletic feat and a cultural event rolled into one,” Reynolds continued. “It’s massive yet feels personal.”
Reynolds closed his message by noting that the “only downside” is that Swift can’t experience her own show the way her fans do.
“I wish she could see herself up there from our perspective,” he added. “But that’s impossible, and even if it weren’t, good luck getting last-minute tickets.”