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Taylor Swift Distributes $197 Million in Bonuses to Eras Tour Crew, As Seen in Docuseries

Footage in The End of an Era shows her delivering payments with personal notes to crew across roles.

Overview

  • Media reports say the total reached roughly $197 million in additional pay beyond previously agreed salaries.
  • The End of an Era captures Swift thanking workers and handing out bonus envelopes with personalized notes.
  • Recipients included dancers, musicians, sound and lighting crews, logistics and transport, wardrobe and hair, security and video production teams.
  • No official per-person breakdown has been released, with outlets citing Forbes estimates that some bonuses reached up to $500,000.
  • The Eras Tour spanned more than 149 shows and reportedly generated over $2 billion, fueling largely positive public reaction and discussion about compensation norms on major tours.