Friday 14th June 2024 is a day I’ll remember forever — the day we saw Taylor Swift live on The Eras Tour at Anfield. This wasn’t just a concert for us; it was months of preparation, planning, and rest on my part to make sure I could be there and make the most amazing memories with my daughter, Becks.
She’d been counting down the days, planning her outfit and makeup for over a year — right down to the body glitter. Luckily, a few days before the show, we headed to Anfield so she could get her merch in peace (she somehow spent just under £200 in less than five minutes 😂). Seeing the queues after the concert, we knew we made the right call.
The Morning Of: Hair Dye, Grey Hairs & Sparkles
The morning started early — because of course, I left it until the day of the concert to dye my hair. My lovely Becks did it for me (I can’t do it myself anymore), and our amazing hairdresser came by to cut Becks’ hair and blow dry mine. I’d recently gone from long to short hair and honestly, it’s made such a difference to my confidence.
Even though we had an early start, I’d planned ahead — I had a rest window before we left. I’d been pacing myself for days to reduce adrenaline spikes and keep pain manageable. I was tired, but determined. Nothing was going to ruin this day.
Outfit Decisions & A LOT of Sparkle
I hadn’t fully planned my outfit — I’d bought a few options but left it up to the weather. The first look I tried was a floaty mint tulle skirt with a Merino wool jumper from Abercrombie & Fitch. It was lovely, but ultimately I went for comfort (and spoons).
Meanwhile, Becks had been dreaming about her outfit since we booked the tickets in 2023. She wanted a denim jacket covered in sparkles — and when her Depop order failed us, she ended up finding the perfect jacket last-minute in our local British Heart Foundation shop. She spent the night before the concert glueing on rhinestones one by one. It looked amazing.
Over the weeks before I had a feeling she wasn’t totally in love with her original outfit plan, so I sent her a ton of inspiration as well as a hint that I would handle the bill!. And then it happened — from the Abercrombie & Fitch dressing room in London, she FaceTimed me, beaming, in a green tiered maxi dress she’d completely fallen in love with. That was the dress. She looked incredible.
Concert Prep (a.k.a. Pack Everything Just in Case)
Before we left, I packed everything I might need:
– Medication
– TENS machine
– Blanket scarf
– Cardigan
– Earplugs and dark glasses
– Makeup bag (even though all I ended up using was lip gloss)
When you live with chronic illness, being cold can make everything worse, so I always take layers. It doesn’t matter how warm it is — when I get chills, it feels like my bones turn to ice leaving me in agony.
Goosebumps Everywhere
As we got closer to Anfield, my heart swelled. The streets were full of Swifties in the most incredible outfits. The lads looked brilliant too — some in Travis Kelce shirts, others covered in sequins and glitter. The energy was unreal.
Becks looked beautiful. She was glowing in her new dress, with her hair and makeup done perfectly. Watching her walk up to Anfield in the jacket she worked so hard on — that was a proud mum moment I’ll never forget.
The Anfield
Accessibility Team Deserve a Gold Medal
I can’t praise the staff at Anfield enough. From the first person we met, everyone went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. One young guy didn’t know the answer to our question, but he went off, found it, came back, and then took us to the right gate. In a crowd that size, that’s no small thing.
Security were brilliant. I’d messaged @LFCHelp beforehand on X to check about bringing a bigger bag than what is normally allowed for my medical supplies. They checked it, added a tag, scanned our tickets, called the lift for us— it was all so smooth.
This was my first time back at Anfield since becoming disabled. I used to come here as an able-bodied woman and never had to think about access or how I’d get to the loo. I was nervous, but the staff made me feel seen — not pitied, not judged. Just respected. That meant everything.
One of the team even checked on us after the concert to ask how our night had gone. That small moment of kindness is something I’ll always remember.
The Show
The moment Taylor sang that first note and I saw Becks cry with joy… I was gone. I grabbed her hand and we sang every word. OK — she sang every word. I tried my best and did a bit of top-half wheelchair dancing!
Towards the end, I hit a wall. My body had had enough. I took some Oramorph, and by the last few songs, I was barely conscious. I haven’t told Becks that yet — I didn’t want to ruin the moment. I’m just proud I made it there.
Seeing her so happy, singing, dancing, glowing — it made every spoon spent worth it. I’ll remember that night for the rest of my life.
Final Thoughts
If you ever get the chance to see The Eras Tour — take it. Hold onto the moment with both hands. Sing your heart out. Dress up. Cry. Dance like nobody’s watching. It’s an experience like no other.
Taylor Swift’s music has been such a healing presence in our home, especially for Becks. On hard days, we play her on repeat — and it helps.
I’ve started sharing videos from the night on my YouTube channel, and I’ll be uploading more soon. If you’d like to see more of our Swiftie joy, please consider subscribing. Your support means the world to us 🫶
Love always,
Alisha 🫶
