Oli Sykes Concussed After Phone Thrown On Stage in St Louis
Oli Sykes Concussed After Phone Thrown On Stage in St Louis
Oli Sykes suffers a mild concussion after a phone hits him during a Bring Me the Horizon show in St Louis, part of a worrying trend of objects being hurled at performers.
Oli Sykes of Bring Me the Horizon suffered a mild concussion after a phone was hurled at his head during a show in St Louis. He continued the performance but cut a portion of the set and the fan interaction segment. In a social post, he said the phone wound smarted and he was disoriented on stage as singing pressed on the wound.
Eric Clapton was also hit, in Madrid, when a vinyl sleeve was thrown toward the end of his set, causing him to end the encore before heading to the next show in Barcelona. These incidents illustrate a rising pattern where objects are thrown at performers, sometimes as gifts or for a photo opportunity, rather than simple disapproval.
Across recent years, a wave of stage objects has targeted stars, including Bebe Rexha, Harry Styles, Cardi B, Lady Gaga, Kelsea Ballerini and Steve Lacy. Billie Eilish also spoke out about being hit on stage during 2023, highlighting a broader issue of crowd behavior at live music venues. The trend has sparked renewed calls for stronger security and better crowd-management at venues worldwide.
Artists and promoters are reassessing safety measures as performances continue, with some shortening sets or updating safety protocols. Sykes posted an update to reassure fans he’s fine to keep touring, while organizers emphasize that respect for performers and staff is essential to keep concerts safe and enjoyable.
These incidents raise questions about balancing fan enthusiasm with safety and whether more barriers, bag checks, and stricter enforcement could curb dangerous throws and keep musicians protected on big stages.
