Social Media, Communities, & Networks Conference 2026: Semester 1 & SP1

Taylor Swift

‘SwiftTok’, How Social Media Affordances on TikTok Shape the Swiftie Community

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03/05/2026

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fynnthompson

How social media, specifically TikTok, allows for the formation of connections and communities within fan culture, specifically within the Taylor Swift fandom. …
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Fan Culture

affordances, fan culture, fandom, fandom public, Taylor Swift, TikTok
In My Voting Era: How Taylor Swift Fans Mobilise on Social Media for Collective Action – James Rodgers

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27/04/2026

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james.rodgers

People form connections and communities through social media, especially around popular culture. For the case study, I have chosen to focus on the Taylor Swift fandom. Specifically, this presentation addresses how Taylor Swift fans mobilise and drive collective action on social media. I will argue that these fans form connections by engaging in fan activities…
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Fan Culture

activism, community, fan culture, fandom, social media, Taylor Swift
More Than Tweets: How X Enabled Community Building in the Taylor Swift Fandom during the Eras Tour – Jacinta Messina

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26/04/2026

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Jacinta M

This presentation explores how the use of social media platforms, specifically X, enables users to form community and connections online using the Taylor Swift Eras Tour as the case study. These connections are built through shared practices, interaction and visibility.
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Fan Culture

fan culture, fandom, social media, Taylor Swift, Twitter

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