Taylor Swift fans were left fuming after being sold ‘restricted view’ tickets to her Liverpool Eras gig on Thursday, sharing pictures on social media.
On Thursday, the popstar, 34, hailed the commitment of thousands of fans who braved the rain to watch her perform the first of three gigs at Anfield Stadium for the 100th show of her Eras Tour.
The American superstar performed in front of a 53,000-strong crowd at the Liverpool FC stadium – breaking the all-time attendance record for the arena.
However, not all fans were happy with their seats for the show, taking to social media to complain about their restricted view.
One fan who was left frustrated by their poor view of the concert posted a video, which quickly amassed over half a million views.
Taylor Swift fan Zella – who paid £660 to sit in VIP was left unhappy after her view was blocked by a tent
However the duo were not disappointed as they were moved to even better seats so they could see their idol in action (pictured: Zella and a friend)
Zella complained about her obstructed view after spending an eye-watering £660 on VIP seats.
‘Paid £660 for VIP seats and this is our view. We asked and they won’t move us,’ she penned: ‘Actually going to cry.’
Fellow Taylor Swift supporters advised her to ask again, claiming she would have to be moved if she did not have restricted view tickets.
According to Zella, she had already made the attempt however the entire show was sold out meaning there was nowhere to move her to.
But all ended well for the super fan as she revealed she and a friend were given even better seats – so they could clearly see the superstar in action.
‘Thank you to everyone for the support and kindness! We had an amazing time in the end,’ she shared.
Another attendee, who posts under the handle @shugartickz, shared a shocking photo of their view on X (formerly Twitter), penning: ‘Some view that,’ alongside two laughing emojis and a sick emoji.
The snap, taken from their seat, showed what they could see from the top corner of the area, behind the actual stage.
Fuming Taylor Swift fans fuming after being sold ‘restricted view’ tickets to her pop concert at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool on Thursday night
On Thursday, the popstar hailed the commitment of thousands of fans who braved the rain to watch her perform the first of three gigs at Anfield Stadium for the 100th show of her Eras Tour
One fan, who paid £60 for their ticket, could see the diamond walkway that Taylor spends some of the show on, but the main stage itself was completely blocked from sight
The fan, who paid £60 for their ticket, could see the diamond walkway that Taylor spends some of the show on, but the main stage itself was completely blocked from sight.
However, they did acknowledge that the ticket was cheap compared to what they are being flogged for on resale sites.
The fan wrote: ‘You know what it was £60 face but obviously gold dust to get.’
Social media users slammed the venue for selling the tickets, penning:
‘What’s the point in going?’
‘How much they charging for that?!’
‘Should be illegal that ‘view ‘imagine that.’
‘Could say you were backstage.’
‘This makes me feel so much better now at having to sell mine last night.’
Social media users slammed the venue for selling the tickets
Another fan shared their own experience, writing: ‘Don’t remember buying restricted view? So angry #LiverpoolTStheErasTour’
‘Scandalous.’
‘No point going I’d ask for a refund.’
‘That is criminal.’
‘May as well stay at home.’
‘Disney plus for two years would’ve been cheaper and you can actually watch the concert!!!’
‘How is that even possible to be behind the stage.’
Another disappointed fan shared their own experience, writing: ‘Don’t remember buying restricted view? So angry #LiverpoolTStheErasTour.’
They posted a picture of their lower-bowl view which was obstructed by tents and technical equipment.
MailOnline have contacted Ticketmaster and Anfield for comment, although it’s not clear if a third party sold the tickets in question.
It comes just after fans who forked out £662 for a VIP ticket to see the singer live in Edinburgh were left sour-faced after claiming to have a restricted view.
Taylor Swift fans who forked our £662 for a VIP ticket to see the singer live in Edinburgh have been left sour-faced after claiming to have a restricted view
Sinead Fitz said she was ‘scammed’ by Ticketmaster and given an obstructed view twice. Taking to TikTok she said there was a ‘lot of back and forth’ with Murrayfield stadium, who said they would be moved in their seat was an obstructed view
Swifties who brought the ‘It’s Been A Long Time Coming Package’ paid £662, plus fees, to get a a merchandise bundle as well as what is described as a ‘unforgettable reserved seated ticket’.
But taking to TikTok, many have said the seats were ‘behind a tent’ or ‘to the side’ meaning they struggled to see the Anti-Hero singer.
One attendee said they complained about their seats – only to be moved to another restricted seat.
Another complained they’re seat was ‘behind a pillar’ and he could ‘barely see Taylor’. A third added they paid £680 for a ‘lovely view of a tent’.
Holly Evans, 29, took to TikTok to say is was a ‘great show’ but she couldn’t ‘see Taylor’.
She shared a video showing her seat behind the crowd and block by by barriers and tents.
Sinead Fitz said she was ‘scammed’ by Ticketmaster and given an obstructed view twice.
Taking to TikTok she said there was a ‘lot of back and forth’ with Murrayfield stadium, who said they would be moved in their seat was an obstructed view.
She added that she contacted TicketMaster in March over concerns her view may be obstructed, she said after she arrived she spoke to a member of staff who then moved her to another obstructed seat.
Ticketmaster have been contacted for commented.
