Philippine rep criticises Singapore-Swift deal
A lawmaker has hit out at the Singapore government over claims it paid a grant to ensure it was the only Eras tour stop in south-east Asia
News By James Hanley | 29 February 2024
A lawmaker in the Philippines has criticised Singapore for its reported exclusivity deal with Taylor Swift to make the island nation her only Eras tour stop in south-east Asia.
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) authorised a grant for Swift to perform at the 55,000-cap Singapore National Stadium next month, allegedly on the condition she would not play any other countries in the region.
The Straits Times reports that representative Joey Salceda has asked the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)…
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