KID-FRIENDLY?

IF YOU’RE

considering taking young ones to Taylor Swift, here’s a few things to note before hitting “purchase”.

Although Taylor Swift’s music is absolutely family-friendly, her music appeals to a diverse bunch of people and the Swift Army is intense in its devotion. Be prepared to share the stadium with some colourful characters — many of whom intend to make the most of the night, celebrating with a few bevvies and shaking their tailfeathers.

The show is officially seated but no one will be sitting down, so little ones may struggle to get a decent look at the action.

Also bear in mind Swift’s set is a full two hours, following on from Broods (who will take the stage just after 8pm) and Charli XCX, whose set will start at about 7pm. Charli’s music and stage persona is also a little more risque than Swift’s.

In Sydney, Swift’s set was delayed nearly an hour as a passing thunderstorm caused issues.

Eventually, Swift took to the stage in the pouring rain, before eventually wrapping up well past 11.30pm. That’s a long time for anyone to stand in the pouring rain, let alone kids.

By the time you factor in traffic issues or a public transport commute, you’ll be lucky to be home and in bed much before 1am. That’s a late night for little ones and Sydney’s ANZ Stadium was abuzz with the cries of overtired kids who had lost the plot. You’ve been warned.