(Image: The Tipsy Bird/ Facebook)
Taylor Swift and her elusive Eras Tour tickets are the words on everyone's lips at the moment since she announced her
UK and
Ireland dates earlier this week. The global superstar is coming to Dublin's Aviva Stadium for two nights next year on June 28 and 29 and fans can expect a 'Great War' when tickets go on sale in July. Despite her last
Irish show being back in 2018 at Croke Park for her Reputation tour, Taylor has been spotted both north and south of the border in more recent times. Read more: Key dates, expected ticket prices and how to register for Taylor Swift in
Dublin While she may be used to the glitz and the glamour of
New York, red carpets at
music awards and performing in the biggest stadiums in the world, did you know she apparently did a stint living in the Holyland area of Belfast during the pandemic? Back in April 2021, filming began on 'Conversation With Friends' - a
BBC series from the acclaimed writer of Normal People after its major success in 2020. Taylor's then-boyfriend Joe Alwin was starring as the main male lead, bringing him to
Northern Ireland until the series wrapped in October. Whispers began to circulate that thee Taylor Swift was reportedly staying in an apartment in the University Street area of South Belfast while visiting her boyfriend who was on location in Belfast. In September 2021, Taylor was pictured after booking a meal in the popular Lisburn Road restaurant Shu. Posting on their
Social Media page, Shu shared a collection of photos of Taylor posing with staff after the evening was over. Taylor Swift with a staff member in Shu (Image: Shu/ Facebook) They said: "On Thursday evening we had the pleasure of serving Taylor Swift! "Taylor was so lovely and really is a beautiful person inside and out and she kindly agreed to photos with all of our team!" Northern Irish Swifites were sent into overdrive at the confirmation that the Cruel Summer
Singer was walking among us when cocktail bar The Tipsy Bird also revealed she has stopped by for a party that week. Posing with staff, they confirmed she had stopped by the wrap party for Conversation with
Friends one Friday night. The Tipsy Bird said: "The one and only Taylor Swift graced us with her presence last Friday night. "We can confirm she is just as lovely as you would expect and was kind enough to take a picture with our team. "Taylor, if you fancy being a Tipsy Bird another night in the future, you know where to find us! "Oh, and if anyone wants to join us for Margaritas that are good enough for T-Swizzle just click the book now button". An image has emerged of Taylor Swift reportedly posing with a fan in Belfast (Image: Twitter) While there, one lucky local musician had the gig of a lifetime, having no idea that he would end that evening performing for one of his musical heroes - she even gave him a tip which he used to buy a guitar to help further his career. Speaking to Belfast Live at the time, Tiernan told of the moment he was told that Taylor Swift had arrived at the party and his heart began to race. He said: "She came up to me half way through and gave me a tip from her own pocket, then she said 'You deserve this, this is for you. Who are you, what's your name? How can I follow you?' "She said: 'You're doing really well' then asked could we get a photo together. We then chatted about my own music and songwriting, it just welled me up. I think she saw how much it meant to me. It was such a special moment. "When I was walking out, I chatted to her for a little bit longer and she said 'You're playing Ed Sheeran songs tonight, I'm best friends with Ed. This is you putting in your 10,000 hours, Ed did this, I did this, this is how it happens.' "I asked could I send her some of my music, and she said 'I loved tonight, you made our night. I have your name now, I'm going to look and see what you're doing and send you some good vibes.' Whatever happens, what she's done for me through this - I'll be so grateful forever for it." Tiernán in The Tipsy Bird with Taylor Swift (Image: Tiernán Heffron/Facebook) A few months later, Taylor sent fans into a frenzy when dropped her second re-recorded album Red (Taylor's Version). Released via Republic Records on November 12, 2021, as a part of Swift's countermeasure against the purchase of the masters of her back catalog, the album is the re-recording of her fourth studio album. Eagle-eyed fans quickly spotted something that they could have never expected in the credits of the album - a number of her huge hits said "Taylor Swift Vocals recorded by Christopher Rowe at the Kitty Committee Studio (Belfast, UK). Taylor confirmed that Kitty Committee Studio was a name she used for vocals recorded at a home studio during the pandemic when she was unable to get into recording studios. The major hit that came from the Red re-recording was All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault) - yes that is its official title! Its accompanying short film, directed by Swift, won an
MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year and a Grammy Award for Best Music Video and there, as plain as day in the end credits, Kitty Committee Studio Belfast gets a shout-out for the vocal recording. Credits of All Too Well short film (Image: Taylor Swift/ All Too Well/ Youtube) So after her brief love affair with the city, fans may have had a slight glimmer of hope that the Eras Tour would bring her back to our city but unfortunately, it would seem like the Speak Now tour back in 2011 at the SSE Arena may be the only time we see Taylor perform in Belfast. Here's hoping she fancies another flying visit when she plays Dublin next summer! For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our What's On newsletter here Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow BelfastLive
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