Les accidents sur scène sont fréquents dans l’industrie musicale. Jarred Abbot, PDG d’A2Z Events, a compilé une liste des incidents les plus marquants qui ont touché des artistes et leurs fans. Parmi eux, Madonna est citée pour sa chute lors des Brit Awards 2015. Demi Lovato et Luke Bryan figurent également dans la liste, ayant chacun fait face à des accidents lors de performances. Tim McGraw, Justin Bieber, Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea, Meghan Trainor et Selena Gomez ont également connu des mésaventures sur scène, démontrant la résilience des artistes face à ces imprévus.
Madonna
In the realm of live performances, onstage accidents are not uncommon. Jarred Abbot, CEO of A2Z Events, compiled some of the most outrageous incidents that have impacted both entertainers and their audiences.
Abbot remarked, « Although these events are unfortunate, they often showcase the resilience and professionalism of the artists. They also remind us of how crucial safety protocols are in the unpredictable environment of live shows. »
First on his list is Madonna, who endured a memorable mishap during the 2015 Brit Awards.
During a performance, the iconic Queen of Pop fell down the stairs after a dancer attempted to remove her cape. Despite the awkward landing, she quickly got back on her feet and continued to deliver her song, Living For Love.
Following the incident, Madonna reassured her fans via Instagram that she was alright and explained that her cape was overly tight. She expressed, « Nothing can hold me back, and love truly uplifted me. Thank you for your support! »
Demi Lovato
In the second spot, Demi Lovato experienced a similar slip at a pool party performance in 2015.
While on a platform above the water at the WaterMarke Tower, Lovato unexpectedly lost her footing and fell. However, she quickly sprang up and leaped into the pool to engage with her fans.
Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan made the third spot on the list after taking a tumble off the stage during a concert in 2014.
While performing Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ Can’t Hold Us in Charlotte, North Carolina, he accidentally stepped off the edge of the stage.
After finishing the song, Bryan humorously remarked, « Check it out! Last time I was in North Carolina, I fell on stage. What is it about this place that makes me take a dive?” He ended up needing a few stitches post-concert.
Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw had his own frightening moment when he tumbled off the stage during a 2022 show at Boots in the Park.
While moving to the edge of the stage to greet his fans, he lost his balance and fell backward. Fortunately, security swiftly assisted the 57-year-old country star, and he emerged unharmed.
Justin Bieber
In 2016, Justin Bieber experienced a shocking fall when he stumbled through an open trap door during a concert in Saskatoon, Canada. Remarkably, he bounced back into his performance almost immediately.
He humorously addressed the crowd, saying, « Good thing I’m like a cat and landed on my feet. That really startled me! »
Harry Styles
Harry Styles claimed the sixth position on the list after taking a fall during a 2015 One Direction concert in San Diego.
While dancing to the band’s song Through the Dark, the Watermelon Sugar performer got a little too carried away and ended up tumbling down.
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande also had a dramatic moment in 2015 during her performance of Bang Bang in Toronto, when a section of the stage gave way beneath her. Yet she impressively managed to recover quickly, thrilling her audience.
Iggy Azalea
Iggy Azalea took a spill off the stage while performing at a VMA benefit concert in Hollywood before the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. While singing her hit Fancy with Charli XCX, she lost her footing but bounced back without any injuries, even laughing off the incident before continuing her performance.
Meghan Trainor
During a 2016 appearance on The Tonight Show to promote her single Me Too from her album Thank You, Meghan Trainor fell flat on her back on stage.
In a comedic moment, Jimmy Fallon lay down next to her, lightening the mood as he joked, « Of all the dance moves, grabbing the mic is the hardest. Let’s give a round of applause for Meghan Trainor! »
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez faced a similar situation at her Revival Tour stop in Tulsa, Oklahoma, when she stumbled during her performance of Kill Em With Kindness. She quickly got back