Taylor Swift’s Singapore concerts received grant support from STB
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- The upcoming Taylor Swift concerts in Singapore received support from the authorities in the form of a grant, said the Singapore Tourism Board and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth in a joint statement on Feb 20. READ MORE: str.sg/e5uT
The statement follows Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's comments on Feb 16 that the Singapore Government offered subsidies in exchange for Swift agreeing not to perform elsewhere in South-east Asia.
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If the Singapore government has analysed the situation and feels it’s a fair return it’s just smart business. It’s aggressive and possibly unpopular in neighbouring countries but the government would have included that in their calculations. Singapore has a history of being the regional Center for international based entertainment. They have amazing venues, a great airport and lots of hotels. It’s something they have focused on and promoted. Seems like a good idea.
You ought to take ethics lessons again. Providing grants in exchange for NOT performing in rival cities is unethical. This is different to offering more money to incentivise her to do more in Singapore but still giving her the free will to decide whether she could stage her shows on Thailand or elsewhere. The result may well be the same in that Taylor Swift feels that Thailand doesnt have much to offer and tickets cant be priced high enough for that market. But that is for Swift to work out with the cities that are willing to host her concerts. Very disappointed in Singapore
@@andrewchung83 yes, I agree with you. Singapore grant is cool. Locking out neighbors is not cool.
Concert tourism is the way to go for Singapore that doesn't have much natural attractiions. The economic benefits that mega-popular entertainers bring to the country far outweigh the costs.
The grant subsidy comes out from taxpayer money, but the concert income goes to private sector landlord pocket
@@profitmuhammed I am sure the government collects tax on their revenue. If the government doesn't invest in concert tourism, they will still spend the money building tourist attractions and holding events/festivals which honestly speaking is below the standards of those I have seen in other developed countries like Japan, Korea, Europe.
@@profitmuhammed How much taxes are you paying?
Singapore already gets alot of tourism from all the visits by relatives and friends of resident foreigners' living here.
This is the Thai PM giving 2nd hand info from the promoter. It could be a miscommunication or misinterpretation. Maybe he ask the promoter to bring the tour to Thailand and the promoter said SG provided grants, can Thailand also provide grants? And this was interpreted as "SG paid Swift so that she won't bring tour to other countries in SE Asia."
BUT... Straits Times asked STB and MCCY and instead of giving a straight answer that "No, Singapore DID NOT pay Swift to perform exclusively in Singapore" but answered obliquely - that SG has provided Swift with a "grant".
So I wondered, why would a highly successful concert tour require a grant? What was the purpose of the grant? At what point was the grant provided? Because concert tours are usually planned quite far ahead - tickets for the Mar 2024 concerts were on sale in July 2023! So plans would have been made a year ahead or even earlier. If the tour was intended to go to Thailand, it would also have been announced then. If SG wanted exclusivity, they would have to negotiate more than a year ahead. Which is not impossible for a govt that plans very far ahead.
But would US$3m a show be sufficient for Swift to give up other cities? It is clear "profit". Whereas, to put up a show in another city will involve logistics and costs, and booking a venue, etc. And then you get just a percentage of the takings. It sounds plausible and the non-denial from STB and MCCY makes it likely. But at the same time, I think there are other considerations and the way this unfolded, I am more inclined to think that there are other factors considered by the concert promoter/organiser. They would have had to book the venue almost a year in advance (if not earlier), and they would have had to scout for viable locations, consider crowd control, security, logistics, etc. So if the Thai PM wanted Swift to bring her concert to Thailand, he would have had to ask the promoter about a year in advance.
So my last question is, Would Swift have agreed to give up other cities for a US$18m "grant"?
Honestly, I don't know.
Why stop with swift? Why not exclusivity on water? Just goes to show the level of greed that Singapore has become. You don’t win by denying others. you win by doing better.
Goes to show what type of person swift is. When it comes to it, she got me put some money ahead.
I was thinking the same. But shes earning her keep. Our govt is greedy and all fr money. Dont really care abt the people. To he honest. What they give the people in cash and subsidies they take back tenfold in taxes, raising prices , cost of living! Etc.
Singapore broke the ACAP (Asean Competition Action Plan) Southeast asia should stand up against their sneaky Monopoly
Bring them on ..just your speculation
@@bennysamuelkoh9463 The AEG taylor swift's promoter told thailand PM's not my speculation
someone did not manage to get the tickets. sour grapes. haha.
Promote your own country's talents and artistes for Asia instead of making a megastar richer. She doesn't need the nurturing.
@@s._3560...You very sure about that? It took two hands to clap. She performed in Singapore a decade ago. Liked it hence her final decision.
The neighboring countries had the same level of playing field. Their leaders just believed Taylor wasn't important enough.
Ignorance is Bliss.
@@s._3560you talk as if your country will promote your own artist and not invest in hit star like Taylor.
Someone is a snitch and a big mouth here. And clearly want to exploit the situation escalate into a bidding war for profit. Can AEG be sued for contract disclosure if its terms of contract are signed in confidential? 😂 if thai PM allegations is true.
there was no secret at all
@MrDebmey Statement not from AEG or sg govt. This thai PM even claimed to know the amount per show from who? AEG has yet to confirm or verify. In the aftermath, a statement from the SG government only states it is a grant without specifying on the amt. It's a breach of contract terms if signed in confidentiality. Is AEG responsible for the unofficial leak on the contract specific?
@MrDebmey it's ranted out by thai PM. What's on his agenda? No official statement from AEG. SG government had released a statement on grant given without specifying the amount. Is this a business ethic from a Thai PM?
It's not cheap to grow a mega-event economy. At least SG didn't have hiccups like those faced by HK when it spent lots of money to get a megastar footballer to play in an exhibition match.
I thought the stadium was already full of their domestic fans in HK? I'm not sure what are the hiccups.
@@barely_surviving47 I have no doubts that you know what I meant. I am open for a proper discussion, but only with proper intention.
@@WilliamLionCity I don't know what you meant cos megastar footballer played in Japan as well, the match is not exclusively to HK, mind telling me what are the hiccups now? I doubt the organisers lost any money seeing how the stadium was full with their local fans.
@barely_surviving47 OK, are you aware of the locals' reaction to the debacle? If you are going to reply that you don't know, I won't continue this discussion with you until you find out yourself.
One study in the US has estimated that two Swift's performances in US Colorado could boost their GDP by US$140 million in consumer spending. So STB offering claimed subsidies of up to SGD4 million per show estimated to generate SGD70 million of consumer spending per show is a good investment to position SG as an entertainment hub.
A PM of a country got time to worry about such matter? Go spend time thinking of how to improve the lives of your people lah.
Fantastic! It's so obvious that PAP is the only competent and effective party in s'pore. Remarkable!❤❤
The total economic impact of Swift’s tour is expected to be $5 billion, more than the gross domestic product (GDP) of 50 countries. The total expenses of the average concertgoer so far add up to more than $1,300.
This figure is based on US economy s based on the total Taylor Swift numerous concerts held in in many US state cities
Smart foresight n investment by Singapore government
Singapore is a safest and cleanest place. I’d prefer to attend her concert in Singapore.
Is it permissable to show her baju undergarment in public and surrounding area countries ?
Of course!
She could have performed in Dubai and singapore. Dubai has heavily promoted their tourism.
i like how the question we paid for exclusivity was completely side stepped by the STB / MCCY. Well yes, it's a short term gain but over the long term it hurts relations with our neighbours and creates a potential bidding war for such events in the region in the future. Short sighted at best.
Right? It’s kinda unnecessary to be honest. She would’ve skipped the countries bashing her for her outfits anyway.
This is a business deal and high stake business. No room for emotional/political and abang adek feeling. Best deal takes all.
philippines is never a good neighbour to any country except its american master which it fears. Thailand is a good neighbour.
You do realise that Singapore has no resources or natural attractions at all and has to rely on MICE and concert tourism to survive? Do you think our neighbours will care about us if they are rich as well? Singapore's advantage is its wealth, connectivity and great infrastructure. Taylor Swift has always made Singapore her exclusive stop for her past concert tours in Southeast Asia region, just like how she made Japan her East Asian stop and Australia her Oceania stop. It is only in her last two tours that she included some Southeast Asian countries but ultimately there is no coincidence why she always tour first world countries like Singapore, Japan and Australia only for all her concert tours.
@@sporeKAfan you can still have concerts and mice without having exclusivity terms. Short term this will be seen as win. But what’s stopping the neighbors from banding together and do the same to us? They are that petty and again I see it as shortsighted
Joey Salceda is not satisfied that Philippines only got Taylor Sheesh 😂
This concert monopoly while it benefits the country, it benefits ticket scalpers as well
Because the law not doing shit about it
@@raymondmy4400but if law is imposed, some cannot sell if they can't make it due to unforeseen circumstances. Better don't impose or else I jialat if I got sick that day 😅
Good for SG! 🎉 well done! Majulah Singapura!
is a good investment, not against it.
everything that sing gov does, they probably think it through that its has net benefit for the country economy, not like the other country nearby, you can never be sure they act on people best interest
Little red dot sprinted past the post 📫 👌 alas others were sleeping as no budget . 😂😂❤❤
If true, it's a very very brilliant move. Well done. I am not against it.
What is so great about Taylor Swift? Pray tell me.
Great voice for sure 😂
taylor who???
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The one who is worth 1.1 billion dollars in her bank account…..
Disgusting
3 million? just for the concert -_-
Many rich tourists and s'poreans love to see Taylor Swift's live concert in SG bagus is very safe good for our country lah.👏👍
As a singaporean, I appreciate the singapore government and the stadium team being proactive. But I think this will set off a trend I don't like. We already live in a world where money ruins a lot of things. Does it have to ruin this too? Imagine: despite living in a major city, one day you find out that your favourite idols/artists will never come to your city in the next x number of years and you just can't afford to pay for flights, accommodations and tickets in one of the world's most expensive cities. Your hopes are dashed. The way this could have been done to screw the fans over less is if there was a clause in the agreement to lower the concert ticket prices, since the grant would have increased their margins.
As it is, I think this move has screwed over many of Taylor's fans in Asia and possibly many many fans worldwide of other artists over the years to come. Can't say I like Taylor's entertainment partner, that Magnus guy, or the singapore government for this move.
Read international news about the Taylor Swift concert controversy in Singapore.
From the news, it wasn't the manager who was bribed, but Taylor Swift's management, which had an exclusive contract with Singapore.
In my opinion, the guilty and unethical person is Taylor Swift and her management.
They only think about money and profits for themselves. Not thinking about the feelings of his fans in other Southeast Asian countries besides Singapore.
Taylor Swift's class shouldn't be tempted by bribes from Singapore to monopolize this concert.
Taylor should have thought more about the feelings of other Asian fans who want her to concert in their respective countries.
Not Respect Taylor.
Looks like anything goes now with Singapore. Stealing other people lunch is a real strategy, not just a saying anymore. Hope the neighboring countries will not return the favor and steal Singapore lunch.
Toxic sour grapes
You might have a lot more money, Singapore, but the Philippines got the best concert goers ever. When Taylor Swift grows old and her songs replaced by new pop music, they will still be beloved in this country. This is why our kids still sing to Air Supply, Bryan Adams, and Bon Jovi😂 - these are just facts from a non Swifty! Hahaha
Ok 👍👍 I hope you get all the artist when they grow old. I wonder by then do they still intend to perform after making such a huge sum over the years.
Make more money by all means, is the norm here...sadly..
People 😊say there are spy cams in public washrooms in SG. 😱 Are you going to investigate?
Hope the congress leaders know where SINGAPORE is located. 😂😂❤❤ HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH ❤❤😂😂
Security guard: ohh god
Watching TS is like watching people wearing glittering swimming costume.
However she look quite decent not so devilish
Consider watching Ballet dancing?
Entertainment grant?Just like Iswaran case?
The Competitive Advantages between cities would not be based on "subsidies" alone.
A mega-star would not be considering just financial considerations. Taylor Swift has given away hundreds of millions of dollars within the span of her Eras Tour.
The choice of venue would have been based on more than the one consideration of Financial Subsidies.
It is not unknown for other governments to offer financial grants - Hong Kong disbursed such a grant for the Football event .
John 3:36 Bible
Whoever believes in the Son (Jesus) has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.
Ah yes. One more reason for the neighborhood to hate the crazy rich country. Well done
It is more like the only country without any ethics. Any other country could do it if they want to, is just money but other countries have ethics. It will backfire.
It is more like the only country without any ethics. Any other country could do it if they want to, is just money but other countries have ethics. It will backfire. I will never ever go
😂 u must be anti PAP to give such remarks. Is just pure biz. What make u think other countries will not eat us up when opportunity arise? There no ethic in international survival. WP supporters r childish.
I’m very happy STB is doing all these grants to generate more revenue to benefit Singaporeans and Singapore companies. However if you guys care so much for our neighbours, please visit them more and spend more money as a tourist lah. I visit KL and Bangkok very regularly 😂what about you guys.
OxBlock - "One more reason to hate the 'crazy rich country"?
Ignorance is Bliss. Singapore is in the top 3 of FDI investors in (many, if not all) ASEAN countries. That's in USD Billions. What FDI investments does your country have in Singapore? Hate us? Be gracious, if not, work hard & smart for the many things the world has to offer.
LeeAlex: Ethics? Look at your leaders. Majority - Full Of Corruption. They don't care about the growth and well being of your country. All they care is stuffing their pockets with the Sovereign Funds of your country. Each term a new leader comes on board and the vicious cycle continues. Backfire? LOL! This low-life, neanderthal word/statement has been thrown at Singapore for decades. Yet, we've been achieving wonders for decades...and still collaborating and investing in our neighbors.
Remember? Singapore is the youngest among ASEAN countries. No natural resources and no big population. So, your countries should be achieving more than Singapore.
BTW, I've been traveling to Phillipines, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand & Malaysia since the last decade. ( So I've contributed tourism $$$ to these countries) I have VAs in Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Very professional and very loyal people. From my products, they are earning in SGD or USD, depending on the product.
On the last note: It's takes 2 hands to clap. Taylor Swift agreed to this business deal.
A kind and considerate ASEAN member.
Singapore are kind to help others when they are in disasters but the country government did not say they help other country earn money. When in the history did Singapore even does that ? 😂😂
More money for the rich
Good for tourism and local retailer and hawkers what 😊
Leong Mun Wai stated that the PSP will continue to closely monitor the progress of the case and will refrain from making further comments until due process is completed.
Parrot
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That Leong can go pound sand at the Sentosa beach and parrot can eat more pumpkin seeds
Bad taste. Was decision made by Iswaran? It has generated ill feeling among the neighbours. What a selfish STB we have. We value money more than anything else including goodwill with our neighbours.
You don’t want selfish STB Har? You want a generous STB issit? To implement policies that will benefit our neighbouring countries … 😂
The neighbouring countries can feel free to come over for concert! We welcome you!
@@ditsygirl5409 exactly! Fans from neighbouring countries will thank STB for bringing Taylor Swift nearer their homes!
@@CalvinK-the_old_fogey Dream on, pathetic and sick country.
Can't the money be used to help the poor retirees as pocket allowance or monthly free transport for senior citizens.
You donate your pay to them lah ..
It is more like the only country without any ethics. Any other country could do it if they want to, is just money but other countries have ethics. It will backfire.
No.. this got nothing to do with ethics, we call this a monopoly! And it’s just entertainment, not life saving stuff… where is the bad ethics ?
@@ditsygirl5409This is 100% ethics especially with the clause that restrict the person to go elsewhere. How old are you all really? 5? 10? What an ignorant and dumb bunch of people
It is just a friggin concert. Not like Singapore is blockading Thai ships from the Malacca Straits.
@@xxxxxxxxx3944 It's not about "just a concert", it's about basic ethics. You think Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand can't do this, it's just money. Singapore is indeed a very very unethical country who resort to money bribe and restrict others - it's all time pathetic low. I will never ever ever go to such dirty concerts in SG.
@xxxxxxxxx3944 It's not about "just a concert", it's about basic ethics. You think Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand can't do this, it's just money. Singapore is indeed a very very unethical country who resort to money bribe and restrict others - it's all time pathetic low. I will never ever ever go to such dirty concerts in SG.
Sigh, another beggar thy neighbour tactics. One step forward three steps backwards. Slapping ourselves in the promoting unity and centrality in ASEAN. Sorry neighbors
It is more like the only country without any ethics. Any other country could do it if they want to, is just money but other countries have ethics. It will backfire.
Siao.. its just business. If you dont host , other countries will fight to host too.
Maybe u should move to the other countries that You Feel So Sorry For.
Your statement is senseless
@@bennysamuelkoh9463sg is a low life, pathetic and unethical country. Putting a clause to restrict from going elsewhere is all time sick to the stomach. ASEAN people dont want to be associated with such dirty country and actions. You are the one senseless, what a pathetic people.
@bennysamuelkoh9463 sg is a low life, pathetic and unethical country. Putting a clause to restrict from going elsewhere is all time sick to the stomach. ASEAN people dont want to be associated with such dirty country and actions. You are the one senseless, what a pathetic people.
Majority people said it's a matter of time before the next biggest spike in cases, and this maybe their last concert of their lives.
You must be fun at parties
Oh! pessimists always like to pick up hearsay bad news without making verification.
what spike? Don’t worry! The Singapore government can take care of you thru our competent hospital services and care!
Worry for yourself @dg
Another parrot singing fear mongering and nonsense
Bloody hell our govt wasted OUR MONEY TO GET THIS WASTE OF SPACE TO PERFORM HERE exclusively
It is more like the only country without any ethics. Any other country could do it if they want to, is just money but other countries have ethics. It will backfire.
@@leealex24only Thailand is competing for her performance
Anti American sentiment is at an all time high in Malaysia and Indonesia due to the war in Gaza (northern SEA are embroiled in civil wars and other guerilla warfare activities)
@@valorzinski7423 What you smoking? Are you lost, are you retarded? Stop justifying your unethical, low-life and pathetic actions, ok?
@valorzinski7423 What you smoking? Are you lost, are you retarded? Stop justifying your unethical, low-life and pathetic actions, ok? You put a clause restricting others to perform elsewhere, it's sick to the stomach. Dirty country, that's what it is.
@@valorzinski7423 What you smoking? Are you lost, are you retarded? Stop justifying your unethical, low-life and pathetic actions, ok? You put a "explicit" clause not allowing others to perform somewhere else. That's all time sick to the stomach. You and your country is a dirty country.
“Good governance should be ensured via strong institutional processes, ” added Mr Leong.
He highlighted the importance of having proper rules and a systematic framework governing such situations.
Hope Leong MW check thoroughly before he speaks and don't receive POFMA order again 😊
We're interested in Taylor Swift, not Mr. Leong
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This L***g is such a nuisance and irritation. Need mopiko to douse it
Taylor Swift sucks. Change my mind
Better than kpop for sure
What's important singapore had changed to a multi-nation country (multi-nation-singapore) so even with the saf soldiers also no use, it's the pap party mistakes and there's no way to u-turn back.
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What if she fall sick and can't perform just like what happened to Messi in Hong-Kong. She is a one woman show and there is no other replacement. It's a dangerous bet and I am not sure we want to promote such pop music using our valuable resources. The unethical business practice will not last either.
Just leave it to the risk management clause in the contract. STB knows what to do. Not for YOU or me to split hairs over it
You do realise she can change the date if she’s not feeling well? She already did that in Argentina & Brazil.
We are still living in the Colonial days, having the colonial mentality except our master is USA instead of the British.