Achi news desk-
Calgary fans of pop star Taylor Swift were among the millions of “Swifties” who celebrated the release of “The Tortured Poets Department”, and they did it in style.
The Bank and Baron was the place to be on Thursday night for the release of Swift’s 11th studio album, which dropped at midnight in the east – 10 pm in Calgary.
Thirteen performers served up all things Taylor Swift, along with hundreds of Swifties enthralled in their favorite era.
The Bank and Baron was the place to be on Thursday night for the release of Swift’s 11th studio album.
It was one of many listening parties around the world.
Organizers of the event said it was a labor of love.
Serephina Ellen, affectionately known as “Calgary Taylor Swift” performed to her followers on TikTok leading up to the release of the album.
Serephina Ellen, who is fondly known as ‘Calgary Taylor Swift’ performed to her followers on TikTok ahead of the album’s release.
She’s gained quite a following since she started covering the musician’s songs at a University of Calgary open mic, and has since booked charity gigs to private events.
The 20-year-old finance major says she’s been a Swiftie since she was five.
Not only is she blown away by the star’s reach, but her fans are coming together for the album drop.
Thanks to Swift’s fan base, “The Tortured Poets Department” broke Spotify’s record for most pre-saved album.
