Swift’s commitment to her fans’ safety was further underscored during Friday’s concert. During her performance, the singer paused to draw attention to the pressing need for water among concert attendees. 

“There’s people that need water, right here,” Swift said, pointing at a section of fans that appeared to be waving empty water bottles in the air. “So whoever is in charge of giving them that, please come and make sure that that happens.”

A Loving Tribute and Call to Action

In the aftermath of the tragedy, Swift postponed Saturday night’s concert in response to the weekend’s temperatures. The singer posted an announcement on her Instagram regarding her concern for her fan’s safety: 

“The safety and well-being of my fans, fellow performers, and crew has to and always will come first,” Swift wrote.

Two days following Benevides Machado’s death, Switt performed a poignant grief ballad titled “Bigger Than the Whole Sky” during her concert on Sunday night. The song, filled with emotion and reflection, became a cathartic moment for the singer and her fans as they collectively mourned the loss of a community member. 

The incident in Rio de Janeiro has sparked discussions about concert safety and the venue’s lack of accountability regarding the provision of water to attendees.

Benevides Machado’s father, Weiny Machado, told Brazilian newspaper Folha de S.Paulo that he wanted to know whether or not fans were prohibited from bringing water into Friday’s concert. 

“I want to know if it’s true that they are prohibited from bringing water and neglected to provide assistance,” Machado said. “I lost my only daughter, a happy and intelligent girl.” 

As the music industry grapples with the responsibilities of hosting large-scale events, Swift’s response to the death of Ana Clara Benevides Machado highlights the need for continued dialogue and action to ensure the safety and well-being of concertgoers worldwide.