“But I was also so grateful to the authorities because thanks to them, we were grieving concerts and not lives,” she added.
Swift’s concerts in Vienna, scheduled for Aug. 8, 9 and 10, were canceled as a precaution after Austrian police arrested two teenagers — a third was later detained — accused of preparing to carry out a terror attack.
The Instagram post was the first Swift had shared since the incident. She said her silence was “actually showing restraint, waiting to express yourself at a time when it’s right to.”
“Let me be very clear: I am not going to speak about something publicly if I think doing so might provoke those who would want to harm the fans who come to my shows,” Swift said.
In response, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said, “We look forward to future and safe concerts from you and cordially invite you to Vienna!”
Swift’s record-breaking tour will resume in the U.S. in October.
