Taylor Swift fans plagued by concert amnesia, expert explains

Taylor Swift fans are losing their minds. Swifties are echoing on social media how they're experiencing post-concert amnesia.

Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour has left many of her devoted fans experiencing what is being referred to as “post-concert amnesia.” Swifties, as they are affectionately known, have taken to social media to express their guilt at not being able to recall key moments from the tour after attending the shows, BBC reports.

Taylor Swift's highly anticipated Eras Tour is promising fans a night they'll never forget… However, it seems that many are reporting a phenomenon known as post-concert amnesia, leaving them struggling to recall any details of the concert. #Amnesia #TaylorSwift   #ErasTour pic.twitter.com/UEE2HmcPzw

— ∼Marietta (@MariettaDaviz) May 31, 2023

Ok seeing people talking about getting amnesia post concert is making me feel better cuz I remember NOTHING from the actual concert

— taylorswiftistheloml. SAW MAROON LIVE (@swiftlcver13) May 31, 2023

Experts in music psychology shed light on this phenomenon, stating that it is a normal response to highly stimulating environments. Dr. Michelle Phillips, a senior lecturer in music psychology at the Royal Northern College of Music, explains that when individuals are immersed in an exciting and captivating event like a spectacular 40-song arena show by one of pop music’s biggest stars, it is common for the brain to selectively omit certain memories while retaining others.

According to Dr. Phillips, attending a Taylor Swift concert is likely to be a memorable experience that fans will cherish for a lifetime, despite the occasional gaps in memory. She suggests that fans encode certain aspects of the event in their memory while other details may fade away.

The Eras Tour itself offers an abundance of moments to remember, with a lengthy setlist of 44 songs and numerous surprises throughout. Therefore, it is understandable that fans may struggle to recall every single detail.

So, for those experiencing post-Swift concert amnesia, there is no need to worry. It is a natural response to the excitement and sensory overload of a Taylor Swift show. While some memories may be temporarily elusive, the overall impact and lasting impression of the concert are likely to endure.