Uncovering the Insane Costs Behind Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
The extravagant glitz and glamor of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour doesn’t come cheap. The U.S. Sun has spoken to two behind-the-scenes consultants for what is ready to become the largest grossing tour ever, surpassing her record of $1.2 billion from 2023.
The Cost of Security and Logistics
And both help break down the logistics of playing a 161-show world tour, including a mammoth 100-day, 51-gig stretch in Europe. The U.S Sun has already revealed the cost of security for Taylor and her entourage this summer across the pond is a whopping $30 million.
The effort, workload and cost are staggering for, what one of the insiders claims, is the continent’s “largest and most expensive tour” of all time. The U.S. Sun has been told the entire money spent on hair, makeup and wages for the members of her back-up band which help crash out the tunes night after night for the European stretch which started in Paris earlier this month and ends in London in August, is an eye-watering $4.3 million.
Massive Budget Breakdown
The source, who has 20 years experience of working for Rihanna, and Beyonce, says every location throws up its challenges when it comes to making Taylor, the backup dancers, vocalists, and band members sparkle on stage.
According to the source, 10 make-up artists are working on the entirety of the European stretch of Eras, each earning around $65,000 for three months’ work. The budget for the whole tour for products alone comes in at $500,000.
Classy Outfits and Expensive Designs
Taylor’s 10 costume changes revolve around expensive designs from the likes of Versace and Roberto Cavalli. The Versace number is valued at $50,000, while the three Cavalli come in at $255,000. The budget for Taylor’s on-stage look, which also includes a $140,000 Oscar de la Renta dress, is $1.3 million.
The Amazing Experience
With an average of 44 songs in a show, Taylor relies on the energy, and talent, of her back-up band. There are six instrumentalists who also need 10 different outfits at $1,000 each and likewise with the team of four backing vocalists, who have a $60,000 budget to boost their own looks. Taylor needs plenty of on-stage help as she regularly belts out 44 hits every show.