Bring Me the Horizon Frontman Oli Sykes Struck by Phone During St Louis Concert
1-Minute Brief
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about audience behavior and performer safety at live music events.
Key Facts
- Bring Me the Horizon's frontman Oli Sykes was struck on the head by a phone thrown from the audience.
- The incident occurred during a concert in St Louis.
- Sykes suffered a mild concussion as a result of being hit.
- Sykes stated he 'should be fine' to perform at the band's next scheduled concert on Wednesday.
- Similar incidents involving objects thrown at musicians, including Eric Clapton, have been reported recently.
What Happened
During a Bring Me the Horizon concert in St Louis, frontman Oli Sykes was hit on the head by a phone thrown from the audience, resulting in a mild concussion.
Why It Matters
The event draws attention to the risks performers face from objects thrown by audience members, a trend that has affected multiple artists and raised safety concerns at live shows.
What's Next
Sykes indicated plans to perform at the band's next concert on Wednesday. The music industry may continue to address security and audience conduct at events.
Sources
Confirmed by 2 independent sources
- The IndependentLeft7h agoBring Me the Horizon frontman suffers ‘mild concussion’ after being struck by phone mid-show
- The GuardianLeft13h agoBring Me the Horizon and Eric Clapton struck by objects thrown by audience members
