Paul Kelly Hospitalised After Fan Throws Bucket of Hot Gravy on Stage
Australian pub rock legend Paul Kelly, aged 68, was hospitalised over the weekend after a fan unexpectedly threw a bucket of scalding hot gravy onto the stage during his performance at the Betoota Heights charity concert.
This incident is part of a worrying pattern where musicians are increasingly being struck by random objects during shows.
Recent Cases of Musicians Targeted by Fans
- Bebe Rexha
- Harry Styles
- Lil Nas X
- Ava Max
- P!nk
All of these artists have been victims of similar attacks in the past two months in the United States.
"This comes as a concerning trend of musicians being hit by random objects has become an almost weekly report in the US."
Additional Community Notes
Other unrelated local stories include a 24-year-old Sydney man learning the meaning of "mayor" and some incidents at a child-friendly pub in Betoota’s bayside.
Also, a man in his thirties from the southside was found clutching his chest under unclear circumstances this morning.
Author's Summary
Paul Kelly’s troubling injury highlights a growing trend of assaults on musicians at live events, posing serious safety concerns.