After British singer Ed Sheeran announced plans to perform six shows in Hangzhou, China, between February and March 2025, an official in the city located in eastern China is hopeful that Taylor Swift will agree to bring a show from her tour to the venue. . The information is from the newspaper South China Morning Postde Hong Kong.
Chinese cities are scrambling to attract international superstars, while local authorities are pinning hopes on live music shows to help boost their economies.
This at a time when overall retail sales are declining as residents have tightened their belts amid economic headwinds.
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Huang Jiangping, an official at the Hangzhou Bureau of Culture, Radio, TV and Tourism, was quoted by local media as saying that a Swift performance in the city is something “music fans around the world can look forward to.” He later clarified that there were no contracts concluded yet.
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Last year, Swift chose Singapore as the only stop for her The Eras Tour in Southeast Asia, leaving fans disappointed across the continent, including Hong Kong.
In July, , and asked the central government to relax restrictions on international artists.
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The newspaper reminds us that hosting international performances in China is a complex process that involves navigating numerous regulations and restrictions.
The Chinese government has historically been cautious about granting permission for large-scale events, especially those involving foreign artists, due to concerns about cultural influence and security control.
