Brazil has introduced a new 'Taylor Swift Law', nearly three years after a fan died from extreme heat at one of her 'Eras Tour' shows. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed two decrees, which make it a legal requirement for venues and events with over 1,000 visitors to provide free drinking water and allow attendees to bring their own water containers.
The legislation also aims to crack down on ticket scalpers and high ticket prices. Ticketing platforms must now outline all additional costs early in the buying process, preventing hidden fees, and all ticket transfers must be available at no extra cost.
The new law follows the death of 23-year-old Ana Clara Benevides, who fainted during a November 2023 concert where temperatures reached around 38 degrees. She died hours later from heat exhaustion, which led to cardiac arrest. Reports at the time indicated fans were not allowed to bring water into the Nilton Santos Stadium.
The move to tackle scalpers and high ticket prices in Brazil is similar to measures introduced in the UK, where the government confirmed plans to ban selling secondary tickets for a profit. This UK legislation makes it illegal to resell tickets for live events above their original cost.