Bring Me the Horizon's lead singer Oli Sykes suffered a mild concussion after being struck by a phone during a concert on Monday night. The incident occurred while the band was performing, and Sykes addressed the situation on Instagram the following day.
Incident Details
The phone hit left Sykes with a mild concussion, as he shared on his Instagram Stories. 'Alright everyone — just wanted to let you know I’m all good,' Sykes wrote. 'The phone to the head definitely smarted and I ended up with a mild concussion, but the swelling’s gone down a decent amount already.'
Performance Impact
Sykes explained the impact of the injury on the remainder of the performance, expressing apologies to the audience. 'Last night I was struggling a bit on stage afterwards because singing was putting a lot of pressure on the wound and making things feel a bit disorienting while performing, so I’m sorry on my part for what may of seemed like a half-hearted performance,' he added.
Despite the injury, Sykes reassured his fans, 'Appreciate everyone checking in and worrying about me though. Everything should be fine for tonight's gig.'
Ongoing Trend
The incident with Sykes is part of a troubling trend of fans throwing objects at performers during live shows. Notable artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Bebe Rexha, Ava Max, Drake, Kelsea Ballerini, Harry Styles, and Billie Eilish have also faced similar situations in recent years. During a 2023 Las Vegas residency, Adele spoke out against this behavior, questioning why audience members were neglecting traditional concert etiquette by throwing items on stage.
Such incidents raise concerns about performer safety and the need for stricter security measures at live events to protect artists from potentially harmful actions by attendees.
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/bring-me-the-horizon-singer-concussion-phone-throw-concert-1236594029/
