Officials in the German city of Gelsenkirchen have decided to temporarily change the name of the city to Swiftkirchen to celebrate the presence of Taylor Swift there. The singer will have 3 spectacular shows as part of the Eras Tour here.
The name change was initially proposed by a fan who wrote a letter directly to Mayor Karin Welgen. On the city's website, Mayor Karin Welgen said it was a great idea. He called Taylor Swift the most successful singer in the world today and was delighted that she would be holding three concerts there. "The international media will pay a lot of attention to our city," Welgen said.
Because of Taylor's influence, this city decided to change its name to celebrate her tour.
The news site said that the government is currently putting up "Swiftkerchin" signs everywhere, decorating the subway in Taylor Swift's colors, and placing a stone in tribute to the singer on the local Walk of Fame. Closer to the show, the city will hold a big outdoor party with the theme "Taylor Town" and many entertainment activities related to the artist.
The city of Gelsenkirchen in Germany is the next stop on singer Taylor Swift's tour.
Not stopping there, the city also hosts a festival called "Taylor Town" on the days of the pop star's concert. The festival includes many interesting activities such as karaoke, DJs, tattoo booths, a fairground and many food and drink stalls...
The name change is seen as a gesture of admiration and warm welcome from the local people towards the famous singer. This event has attracted the attention of international media and shows the great influence of Taylor Swift in the music industry.
This is not the first time a city has changed its name to celebrate an artist. Previously, in March 2023, the US city of Glendeale also changed its name to Swift City for two days when Taylor Swift performed there.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is the biggest tour in human history
American singer Taylor Swift is considered one of the most famous and influential entertainment stars today. She owns a fortune of 1.3 billion USD and is an icon of modern women.
Taylor Swift (born 1989) is considered a pop icon and a world-class star, breaking all previously established stereotypes. Times magazine rated Taylor Swift as one of the most important artists of the current generation, with a great influence on contemporary culture.
She restarted The Eras Tour after releasing her album The Tortured Poets Department on April 19. Taylor just finished the Irish leg last weekend and is preparing for three shows in the Netherlands. She will travel to Gelsenkirchen after finishing the tour in Milan.
