Bring Me the Horizon singer Olly Sykes was hit with a phone thrown at him on stage during a concert on Monday night, with the singer revealing he suffered a mild concussion from the blow.
Sykes took to his Instagram Stories on Tuesday to address the incident after a video of him crashing into something was posted that was teased online.
“Okay everyone – just wanted to let you know I’m fine,” he wrote. “The phone definitely hit my head and I ended up with a mild concussion, but the swelling went down really well.”
The “Can You Feel My Heart” singer explained that he was “suffering” during the remainder of the show after being beaten, offering an apology to the audience. books. “Last night I was struggling a bit on stage afterwards because the signing was putting a lot of pressure on the wound and making things feel a bit awkward during the performance, so I’m sorry on my part for what seemed like a listless performance.”
“Appreciate everyone who has checked in and worried about me,” Sykes concluded the post. “Everything should be fine for tonight’s party.”
Sykes’s striking mirrors on stage reflect the unattractive trend that plagues the live event space; Fans throw objects at talent while they perform on stage. Kelly Clarkson, Bebe Rexha, Ava Max, Drake, Kelsea Ballerini, Harry Styles, and Billie Eilish are a few of the artists who have been subjected to such annoying attacks from concertgoers over the past few years.
During a 2023 show at her Las Vegas residency, Adele addressed the fad. “Have you noticed how people forget show etiquette in America?” The “Someone Like You” singer told her fans at the time. “They’re just throwing shit on stage.”
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