A series of alarming incidents has highlighted the risk performers face when fans attend live shows. During a recent performance in Austria, a fan thrown an unidentified object toward singer Harry Styles. Video footage circulating on social media shows Styles grabbing his face, pausing briefly, and grimacing amid the moment. It remains unclear whether the throw caused any lasting injury to the artist.
This event marks the fourth such occurrence of the season where a performer was targeted with a projectile. On June 7, during the Chicago premiere of the It’s All a Blur tour, a fan hurled a mobile phone toward rapper Drake. The device struck the musician’s wrist, yet Drake continued with the set, maintaining the pace of the show without interruption.
Another unsettling moment came on July 3 when rapper Lil Nas X faced an attempted distraction as a sex toy was launched toward him. He reacted with humor, evading the object and then holding it up for the audience before proceeding with the performance, showcasing a calm, staged display rather than a confrontation.
Earlier in June, pop artist Bebe Rexha suffered an injury after a phone was thrown at her face during a New York concert. The impact broke skin, and medical staff treated her at the venue, applying stitches to the cut on her forehead and ensuring she could continue the tour when feasible. The incident prompted discussions about security measures and the safety of artists on stage.
There have also been reports of intrusions into artists’ spaces. In a separate incident, an unknown individual reportedly entered the room of singer Daineko in Yakutsk, leaving behind a bottle and a bag. Such episodes raise concerns about the security perimeter around performers and the need for improved protections at venues worldwide.