Crowd safety: Show stoppages rise post Astroworld
Safety experts weigh in on the growing trend of artists pausing gigs due to medical emergencies in the audience
News By James Hanley | 28 July 2022
Crowd management specialists have spoken to IQ about the post-Astroworld rise in artists temporarily stopping shows due to fan safety concerns.
Last November’s tragedy in Houston, Texas, in which 10 people were killed following a crowd surge during Travis Scott’s closing set, appears to have prompted an enhanced level of vigilance from performers.
High-profile acts such as Adele, Paul McCartney and Billie Eilish have all briefly halted gigs in the last few weeks after being alerted to apparent…
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