Billy Strings wears head protection after Fishers concert incident
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New video footage has emerged showing Billy Strings being struck in the head by an object during a concert in Fishers, Indiana, followed by his return the next night wearing protective headgear. The incident has renewed attention on the risks performers face from objects thrown by audience members.
The folk and bluegrass musician was speaking at Fishers Event Center on 6 August when the object hit him, prompting an angry on-stage response. Its identity remains unconfirmed, although some attendees believe it was a lighter; the show was the first of three consecutive nights at the venue.
- New footage shows Billy Strings being hit by an object.
- He wore protective headgear at the following concert.
- The object has not been officially identified.
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Billy Strings is an American musician known for playing bluegrass, a style of acoustic music rooted in the United States. He has built a large live following through energetic concerts that mix traditional bluegrass instruments with elements of rock and improvisation.
Fishers is a city in the US state of Indiana, and the Fishers Event Center is an indoor venue that hosts concerts and sporting events. The appearances there formed part of a run of shows, where musicians often perform different sets on successive nights.
Objects being thrown from crowds have become a safety concern at live events, as performers can be injured or disrupted while on stage. Venues, artists and promoters may use security measures and audience rules to try to prevent such incidents.
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Originally published by Stereogum as “Billy Strings Wears Protective Headgear After Getting Hit By Object The Previous Night”.