Are unruly fans spoiling the music festival experience?
Updated On: 23 August, 2023 02:36 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Most recently objects were thrown at Nick Jonas, Cardi B and even Harry Styles while they were performing on stage. While it has always happened, musicians say it is increasing and not good to be at the receiving end of it. Indian musicians and fans dissect unruly fan behaviour and its effects
Musicians like Subir Malik and Nikhil D’Souza believe unruly fans spoil the experience not only for the performer but also the attendees. Photo Courtesy: Amit Sharma/Nikhil D’Souza
The recent series of incidents involving fans throwing objects at performers on stage isn`t unfamiliar to Subir Malik, founder of Parikrama, an iconic independent rock band from Delhi, India. With over 32 years of performing experience, they`ve encountered similar situations before.
One such instance was during a performance in Goa on February 14, 1998. The preceding band had faced ice block projectiles due to political tensions. Although no items were hurled at Parikrama initially, during their set, an ice block struck a guitarist`s hand, despite a protective shield in place for the drummer. Consequently, they had to end their performance. More recently, Mumbai-based singer-songwriter Nikhil D’Souza, known for his Bollywood and indie hits, also encountered fan aggression. Fortunately, such occurrences are rare in his extensive career. Nikhil shares that a few intoxicated individuals threw small stones at some band members during one of his shows.
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