Adele is making her stance clear on the recent trend of concertgoers throwing objects at performers during shows, a disturbing act that has raised concerns across the entertainment industry. During one of her recent Las Vegas residency concerts, the singer took a moment to address the unsettling incidents that have been happening at various concerts worldwide, where objects such as phones, bracelets, and even ashes have been thrown onto stages, in some cases injuring the artists.
In a candid moment captured on video and shared on social media, Adele expressed her frustration with the disturbing behavior. “Have you noticed how people are like forgetting f–king show etiquette at the moment?” she asked the crowd, referring to the growing number of incidents. “People just throwing s–t onstage. Have you seen them?”
The singer, known for her humor and quick wit, didn’t hesitate to let fans know how she would react if it happened during her performance. “I f–king dare you. Dare you to throw something at me and I’ll f–king kill you,” Adele joked, making it clear that she would not tolerate such actions at her shows. Her fiery response was met with laughter from the audience, but the message was serious: concert etiquette is important, and throwing things onstage is unacceptable.
Interestingly, just moments before addressing the issue, Adele had shot a t-shirt into the audience with a cannon, which she humorously pointed out as a bit of a contradiction. “‘Stop throwing things at the artist, but you can shoot things into people,'” she quipped, acknowledging the irony. As she walked offstage with the cannon, she added, “These people have lost it.”
Adele’s comments come amidst a troubling wave of incidents where performers have been struck by thrown objects. In June 2023, Bebe Rexha was hit in the face by a fan’s phone, leaving her with a black eye. Shortly after, country singer Kelsea Ballerini was struck in the eye by a thrown bracelet during a concert. In one of the most bizarre occurrences, a fan threw their mother’s ashes onstage during Pink’s performance at the British Summer Time Festival, leaving many shocked and appalled.
Kelsea Ballerini, in particular, has faced backlash from some fans who criticized her for walking offstage after the incident. However, she defended her decision, explaining that her response was necessary to ensure the safety of herself, her crew, and her audience. “We all have triggers and layers of fears way deeper than what is shown,” she wrote on social media. “I walked offstage to calm down and make sure everyone felt safe.”
Adele is not the only artist voicing concern over the alarming trend. Charlie Puth also took to social media to express his thoughts on the issue, calling for an end to the dangerous behavior. “This trend of throwing things at performers while they are on stage must come to an end,” Puth tweeted, referencing Rexha, Ballerini, and Ava Max, who had also been victims of similar incidents. “It’s so disrespectful and very dangerous. Please just enjoy the music I beg of you.”
As more artists speak out on this matter, it is clear that the safety of performers and the respect for concert etiquette must be prioritized. Concerts are meant to be an enjoyable experience for both artists and fans, and it’s crucial that boundaries are respected to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment. Fans are urged to keep the love for their favorite performers alive without resorting to throwing objects, a trend that could result in serious consequences.