Their connection was born in the virtual realm, but a squad of tightly-knit Taylor Swift fans have made it hybrid, connecting in person at concerts and events. Members, who are widely recognized as some of the most passionate Taylor Swift fans, with followings across multiple social media platforms, met in Chicago for the Eras tour. Chicagoan Dominic Cielak hosted the Swiftie supergroup, which had a similar meet-up for the 2018 Reputation tour and another last year for the “Midnights” album release.
Dom Cielak shows the group his outfit for the show.
Bella Matthiesen, draws Taylor's Swift's lucky number 13 on Cami Nate’s hand on June 2, 2023, in Chicago.
Cami Nate applies red lipstick, Taylor Swift’s signature look, on June 2, 2023, in Chicago ahead of the Eras Tour at Soldier Field.
Taylor Swift fans make a selfie before attending a Taylor Swift show in Chicago on June 2. 2023.
Wearing a vintage Taylor Swift concert T-shirt, Gena Cielak makes egg sandwiches for the group on June 2, 2023, before they leave for the Eras Tour show in Chicago.
Karim Boules and Jack Huster react to Bella Matthiesen’s Eras Tour outfit on June 2, 2023.
Bella Matthiesen and Dom Cielak clean Cielak’s mirrored overalls in preparation for the Taylor Swift concert on June 2, 2023.
Fans line up to pass through security outside Soldier Field ahead of the Eras Tour on June 2, 2023.
Dom Cielak, right, and Cami Nate, center, trade friendship bracelets at Soldier Field on June 2, 2023.
Gena Cielak buys merchandise outside the Eras Tour on June 2, 2023.
Dom Cielak passes through security at Soldier Field on June 2, 2023.
Fans wait in anticipation as the clock counts down the seconds before Taylor Swift hits the Eras Tour stage on June 2, 2023 at Soldier Field.
Taylor Swift waves to the crowd while performing her son Cruel Summer at the Eras Tour on June 2, 2023 in Chicago.
Fans dance along to Taylor Swift at the Eras Tour in Chicago on June 2, 2023.
Hundreds of fans without tickets congregate on the lawn outside Soldier Field and listen to the Eras Tour performance on June 2, 2023 in Chicago.
A fan sits on the lawn outside Soldier Field while listening to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour performance on June 2, 2023 in Chicago.