The revellers at the concert should never forget Colonel Tom Parker. He was an illegal Dutch immigrant to the US who was the mastermind behind mass concerts.
Almost 300,000 will swing to Taylor Swift this week. Only a fifth of the 1.5 million who sought tickets were lucky. Over two billion more will watch it on streaming platforms.
The impact on Singapore’s tourism has exceeded expectations. Even three-star hotels in Geylang charge $400 a night. Some of these establishments charge by the hour.
Additionally, Michelin-starred restaurants at the Marina Bay Sands have endless waiting lists.
