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Published 14:23 18 Jul 2026 GMT
A free concert in Las Vegas reportedly descended into chaos over the weekend after extreme heat caused a number of attendees to become ill, by fainting and vomiting in the mass crowds.
Fans attending Sleeping With Sirens’ performance on Saturday at the Fremont Street Experience said they were squeezed tightly together as they gathered to watch the rock band. The outdoor venue quickly became overwhelming as temperatures climbed above 100°F.
The combination of soaring heat, overcrowding and limited access to water for those stuck in the middle of the crowd led to distressing scenes, with some attendees saying they felt trapped and unable to leave the event.
As conditions worsened, panic began spreading through the audience. One concertgoer said people around her were collapsing one after another.
“People were just dropping like flies right in front of me,” she claimed.
Speaking to KLAS News, another attendee claimed the organisers were not prepared for the size of the crowd that turned up.
“I don’t think they were equipped for the crowd that was going to be there, and by the time they realised it, it was too late.
“It was getting worse and worse. It was so bad, people were standing in the middle of the metal detectors," she added.
Another fan described how the crowd became increasingly uncomfortable, saying she and those around her began feeling the pressure as people struggled in the tightly confined space, as they contended with both spatial constraints and the heat.
“We stayed for about three and a half, four songs, and we just started getting crunched more and more,” she explained.
Apparently, the excitement of attending the concert quickly turned into concern after seeing people become unwell around her.
“There were people passing out next to us, behind us, everywhere,” she claimed.
The Fremont Street Experience, a pedestrian mall and outdoor entertainment area where the concert was held, later responded to the incident.
In a statement to KLAS News, the venue said guests were allowed to bring sealed plastic bottles into the concert area, while certain containers were restricted.
“Guests attending Fremont Street Experience Special Events are welcome to bring sealed, plastic bottles into the concert area. For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, glass containers, aluminium cans and metal bottles are not permitted. We appreciate everyone’s co-operation in helping us provide a safe and enjoyable experience at Fremont Street Experience.”
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Published 16:41 13 Jun 2022 GMT
Billie Eilish paused her concert at The O2 on Saturday night to check in on fans who were struggling with the heat.
"Are you all ok?" she asked the London crowd, per BBC News. "People were fainting and getting pulled out. It's hot, I know".
After fans said they were "squished", she stopped playing and waited for the situation to ease.
"Take a step back, give everybody some space," Eilish said. "If someone looks a little woozy, just tell someone."
She added: "Don't try to save feelings."
Eilish continued the show after about three minutes, later thanking "all the security [and] all the staff" at the venue, adding: "I appreciate you".
Earlier on in the night, the 'Everything I Wanted' hitmaker had asked security staff at the venue to distribute water to the audience.
This isn't the first time the 20-year-old musician has halted a show to check in on the crowd.
In February, she stoped her Happier Than Ever tour show in Atlanta after she noticed a fan having issues breathing. She refused to carry on with the concert until the individual had access to an inhaler.
"Can we just grab one?" she asked a crew member.
Later that month, she also interrupted a gig in Madison Square Garden, New York, to tell fans: "If you want to sit down, you are allowed. Go ahead, you're good. Sit down, take a breath."
Crowd safety has become a more pressing issue in recent months after 10 people died during a crowd surge at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival in Houston last November.
Following the tragedy, Scott took to Twitter to share a statement voicing his "absolute devastation."
The 31-year-old 'Love Galore' rapper wrote: "I'm absolutely devastated by what took place last night. My prayers go out to the families and all those impacted by what happened at Astroworld Festival."
He continued: "Houston PD has my total support as they continue to look into the tragic loss of life. I am committed to working together with the Houston community to heal and support the families in need. Thank you to Houston PD, Fire Department and NRG Park for their immediate response and support."
Scott has widely been criticized for failing to act during the crowd surge and is facing multiple lawsuits in connection with the deadly event.
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Published 12:26 19 Nov 2023 GMT
A concerning video of Taylor Swift seemingly gasping for air at her Eras Tour show in Brazil has been shared online.
On Friday night (November 17) , the 33-year-old hitmaker performed on-stage to a sold-out crowd at Rio de Janeiro's Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos stadium.
Temperatures soared in the Latin American nation, with Brazilian media reporting that the capital city hit a record-high heat index of 59.3 degrees Celsius (139.5 degrees Fahrenheit), as reported by Reuters.
Tragedy also struck the tour, after 23-year-old Ana Clara Benevides died after waiting hours for the concert to begin.
Now, shocking fan-filmed videos are now circulating on social media and reveal the 'Bad Blood' musician seemingly struggling to breathe right after singing 'Bejeweled' at the end of her hours-long performance.
Watch the moment below:Many people expressed their concerns for the artist on the social media platform, with one fan writing: "OMG… this breaks my heart in so many levels. She’s so professional but watching her like this, my best wishes go to her."
"I’m also thinking about fans that had to endure those crazies [si] temperatures… take care people and stay healthy!" the post continued.
A second user chimed in: "Oh my god my heart dropped I thought she was gonna faint," and a third added: "She still pushed through it while helping everyone else up I feel so bad I love this woman so much."
Despite struggling in the sweltering heat, Swift was a good sport throughout the concert and paused her set several times to urge stadium staff to give water to those in the crowd who were chanting.
She even took matters into her own hands by handing out bottles of water to desperate attendees during her 'All Too Well' performance.
The videos were shared before Swift announced on Instagram that Saturday's (November 18) show would be postponed out of consideration for the "safety and well-being of [her] fans, fellow performers and crew".
The decision came after Ana Clara Benevides sadly died after she arrived at the stadium to watch the hitmaker perform, per Brazilian newspaper Fohla De Sao Paolo.
In a heartbreaking final video, Benevides documented her journey to the venue, showing herself waiting in line for hours to get a good spot in the general admissions area of the stadium. But once she was in, she reportedly fainted and was assisted by a team of emergency workers.
T4F - the concert organizers - shared in a statement on Instagram that a medical team transferred her to a hospital but "after nearly an hour of emergency assistance, she regrettably died".
The late fan's cousin, Estela Benevides, told the outlet that Ana ultimately passed from cardiorespiratory arrest, however, no official cause of death has been reported as of this writing.
Benevides' tragic death took place before the 'Love Story songstress kicked off her show at around 7:30PM local time, per BBC News. The Sun reported that Ana was declared dead at 8:50PM.
The singer later took to social media to mourn the tragic loss of her young fan, writing: "I can’t believe I’m writing these words but it is with a shattered heart that I say we lost a fan earlier tonight before my show.
"I can’t even tell you how devastated I am by this. I’m not going to be able to speak about this from the stage because I feel overwhelmed by grief when I even try to talk about it."
She added: "I want to say now I feel this loss deeply and my broken heart goes out to her family and friends."
Our thoughts continue to go out to Benevides' loved ones at this time.
No further information has been revealed about Swift's concert on Sunday (November 19).
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Published 16:33 27 Aug 2023 GMT
Adele has reportedly reassured fans after revealing she collapsed backstage before one of her residency performances in Las Vegas.
The 35-year-old songstress recently returned to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to continue her run of Weekends With Adele shows, which is planned to run until November.
The 'Hello' vocalist took a month-long break after suffering a health scare while performing. According to The Sun, Adele told concertgoers during a show in Sin City that she experienced a sciatica attack.
The Cleveland Clinic explained that the condition occurs when "irritation, inflammation, pinching or compression affects one or more nerves" that run down your lower back and into your legs.
The publication reported that the 'Rolling in the Deep' hitmaker told fans at her show that her crew members "picked my whole body up off the floor," after suffering from a flare-up at the weekend. She also shared that she was forced to take some time out and leave the stage, admitting: "I am going to sit down and rest my sciatica."
In addition to this, the 'Someone Like You' singer said that she had been "bragging" about recovering from the chronic back pain but "then God brought it back."
She also confessed: "I've got two more [songs], I've just got to get over to the other side of the stage. I have to waddle these days because I have really bad sciatica."
Adele first shared an insight into her life with the debilitating back condition back in 2021 during an interview with The Face. The musician said that she had back pain for "half of my life" and that it flares up due to stress or bad posture.
"Where I got my tummy strong, down at the bottom, which I never had before, my back don't play up as much. It means I can do more, I can run around with my kid a little bit more," she said.
Adele’s health scare revelation comes after a video circulated online of her praising fellow singer Miley Cyrus during a segment at her concert.
In the clip, the 'Easy on Me' singer praised the 30-year-old's new single, 'Used To Be Young', telling the audience at her Las Vegas residency: "I am obsessed with Miley Cyrus's new song," and stating that she is "such a legend".
The American singer - who rose to fame in the role of Hannah Montana on the popular Disney Channel show of the same name - expressed her gratitude for Adele's words on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), penning: "I thought of you often while writing this song - always hoped that you would love it."
She added: "This means the world to me. I love you. Mission accomplished."
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Published 13:09 20 Nov 2023 GMT
Taylor Swift's recent concerts in Rio de Janeiro have been hit by more damning allegations from fans.
The singer's recent shows in the Brazilian capital city have been plagued by controversy as a result of the sweltering temperatures.
Temperatures soared in the Latin American nation, with Brazilian media reporting that the capital city hit a record-high heat index of 59.3 degrees Celsius (139.5 degrees Fahrenheit), per Reuters.
On Friday, it was revealed that 23-year-old concertgoer Ana Clara Benevides died after waiting hours for the concert to begin at the sold-out Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos stadium.
According to the Brazilian newspaper Fohla De Sao Paolo, Benevides fainted at the stadium and was treated by paramedics at the venue. T4F (the concert organizers) later issued a statement on Instagram stating that the 23-year-old was then transferred to the Salgado Filho Hospital. "After nearly an hour of emergency assistance, she regrettably died," their statement added.
Benevides' cause of death is currently being reported as cardiorespiratory arrest by local media.
Now, News.com.au has reported that several other concertgoers have taken to social media to share the alleged burns they suffered after attending the shows.
According to the outlet, numerous fans have claimed to have been treated for "second-degree" burns as a result of making contact with the stadium’s metal flooring and fencing amid the ongoing heatwave.
Some fans even compared the experience to being on a "hotplate" or in an "oven".
Sharing images of their experience, one fan tweeted (translated): "Today, 11/18, I went to the Nilson Santos Stadium for the Taylor Swift concert and left with 3 second-degree burns [...] The metal plates that covered the floor of the premium track turned into a HOTPLATE at 40°C."
Another X user named Victor Rinaldi tweeted the concert organizers saying: "@T4F This was the worst experience of my life, I return to my state without seeing@taylorswift13 and full of bruises and burns!"
Per News.com.au, another concertgoer tweeted: "This turned this whole place into an oven it’s so frightening."
Swift was forced to postpone the second evening, writing in a statement on Instagram: "The safety and wellbeing of my fans, fellow performers and crew has to and always will come first."
The singer was praised by fans for her actions on Friday night, where videos showed her personally handing out bottles of water to her "Swifties", while also pausing the show to tell staff to make sure concertgoers were getting plenty of water.
She returned to the stadium last night, where she performed a surprise song - 'Bigger Than The Whole Sky' from her Midnights album - which many of her fans believed was a direct tribute to Benevides.
Prior to this performance, Swift had posted a heartfelt statement on Instagram, writing: "I can’t believe I’m writing these words, but it is with a shattered heart that I say we lost a fan earlier tonight before my show. I can’t even tell you how devastated I am by this.
"There’s very little information I have other than the fact that she was so incredibly beautiful and far too young.
"I’m not going to be able to speak about this from the stage because I feel overwhelmed by grief when I even try to talk about it. I want to say now I feel this loss deeply, and my broken heart goes out to her family and friends. This is the last thing I ever thought would happen when we decided to bring this tour to Brazil."
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Published 13:37 02 Mar 2025 GMT
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