Pop star sensation Billie Eilish is trying to get back on track with her music tour, but she has made one thing clear to her fans: she will not be performing concerts that last more than three hours. And social media believes that this is a subtle dig at singer Taylor Swift who is currently on her Era Tour. (Also read: Taylor Swift vs Billie Eilish: Vinyl comments and album release drama explained)
These days, three-hour concerts are a common occurrence among touring artists like Taylor and Bruce Springsteen. During pop-in chats with fans Stationhead App Billie was asked over the weekend if her fans can expect such long shows from her on the upcoming Hit Me Hard & Soft Tour.
his answer
“I’m not doing a three-hour show, it’s literally psychological,” Billie said, according to a fan recording, during a chat with fans on the Stationhead app, according to a report. People,
“Nobody wants that. You guys don’t want that. I don’t want that. Even me as a fan, I don’t want that. My favorite artist in the world, I’m not trying to listen to them for three hours. That’s too long.”
Billie announced the tour in support of her latest album on April 29. It will kick off in North America in September. She will also tour Australia, Europe, the UK and Ireland.
Shade on Taylor Swift
Although Taylor and Billie have said they are cordial with each other, some believe a feud is brewing between them after her recent statement. This is because Taylor’s Eras tours last an average of three hours and 15 minutes.
Speaking to X, one user wrote, “I’ll start off by saying I’m a bigger fan of Billie’s music than Taylor’s and I’ve been to thousands of live concerts. More than most people I know personally. I completely disagree with her statement. I definitely want to see an artist I like for 3+ hours.” While another said: “That’s how long concerts should be.” “Billie Eilish fans mostly go to concerts unaccompanied. They’re young. That’s probably why she’s not interested in a three hour show,” one wrote.
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At the moment, both singers are certainly battling for the top spot in the music world following the release of their albums. Taylor released The Tortured Poets Department last month while Billie released Hit Me Hard and Soft.
