Rapper Pharaoh and a Teen Incident at a St. Petersburg Club
A disturbance unfolded at a concert in St. Petersburg when a 15-year-old girl reportedly fainted inside the smoking room as the event heated up. Eyewitnesses on social media, including a Telegram channel linked to Mash in Moika, described the moment and mentioned that the girl became unconscious before the show reached its peak. The incident prompted friends to rush her out and call for medical help, while the performance continued for the audience that remained in the venue.
Organizers later stated that security staff and medical personnel were stationed at the venue during the event, but it was claimed that no one approached them at the time of the incident. The details have sparked discussion about safety protocols at live shows and the responsibilities of crowd management during concerts in Russia. The event raised questions about how quickly assistance is sought and how concerts balance safety with the momentum of a live performance. (Mash in Moika, eyewitness report)
In related entertainment news, Brandon Flowers, the frontman of The Killers, spoke candidly about his experience with audience reactions in Georgia. He expressed disappointment with how some reactions from parts of the Georgian public were directed at a drummer from Russia. Flowers emphasized that his aims, along with his bandmates, include organizing concerts that bring people together rather than divide them. During a statement made in Batumi, he suggested that a phrase about unity could be misinterpreted as political support for a specific operation in Ukraine, illustrating how celebrity comments can be scrutinized across borders. (Brandon Flowers interview, Batumi)
Meanwhile, public chatter continued about Alsou and the reasons behind her touring status, with questions circulating about whether she had paused or paused touring activity. (Alsou remarks, earlier statements)