However, they did not confirm whether the agreement also aimed to prevent Taylor Swift from holding "The Eras Tour" concerts in other Southeast Asian countries. Questions about the performance agreement arose on Friday, February 16, 2024, when Thavisin stated that the Singaporean government offered US$2 million to US$3 million per show as compensation for the exclusive contract in Southeast Asia.

They said, MCCY and Kallang Alive Sport Management have worked directly with AEG so that Swift can perform at the Singapore National Stadium. They admit to being aware of the significant demand from local and regional fans for the show.

"STB also supported the event through grant funding," they said. Kallang Alive Sport Management, an entity fully owned by MCCY, manages the Singapore Sports Hub, which is the location of the Singapore National Stadium.

More than 300 thousand tickets have been sold, with a large number of Taylor Swift fans coming from other countries, said MCCY and STB. Since lifting the pandemic restrictions, Singapore has attracted many international artists, including Blackpink, Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, and Coldplay to perform in the country.