Paramore have taken to Instagram to address apparent incidences of physical and verbal assault that reportedly took place at their show at the Great Saltair in Salt Lake City, UT, yesterday (October 4).
"After last night's show in SLC, we were made aware of an incident that happened in the crowd while we were on stage," the trio wrote. "A man physically and verbally assaulted multiple women, including an engaged couple at our show. Our security team and venue staff were made aware and were able to restrain and remove him."
"We did not realize this was happening, as the incident took place out of view from stage," they clarified. "Had we seen any of this happening, we would have stopped the show until the situation was under control."
Paramore added:
PARAMORE DOES NOT CONDONE violence, homophobia, or bigotry of any kind. It is supremely unwelcome in our community and has no place at our shows.
To the fans who were hurt by or who witnessed what happened last night, we are so sorry. We hope that you know we will always do anything we can to protect you and make you feel celebrated.
To make things as clear as possible: Paramore shows are meant to be a safe place for people. If you can't respect that, do not come.
See the post from the band below.
Paramore kicked off their North American tour over the weekend, bringing "Misery Business" out of retirement after four years. The trek comes ahead of their sixth LP, with title track "This Is Why" marking their first new music in five years.
"After last night's show in SLC, we were made aware of an incident that happened in the crowd while we were on stage," the trio wrote. "A man physically and verbally assaulted multiple women, including an engaged couple at our show. Our security team and venue staff were made aware and were able to restrain and remove him."
"We did not realize this was happening, as the incident took place out of view from stage," they clarified. "Had we seen any of this happening, we would have stopped the show until the situation was under control."
Paramore added:
PARAMORE DOES NOT CONDONE violence, homophobia, or bigotry of any kind. It is supremely unwelcome in our community and has no place at our shows.
To the fans who were hurt by or who witnessed what happened last night, we are so sorry. We hope that you know we will always do anything we can to protect you and make you feel celebrated.
To make things as clear as possible: Paramore shows are meant to be a safe place for people. If you can't respect that, do not come.
See the post from the band below.
Paramore kicked off their North American tour over the weekend, bringing "Misery Business" out of retirement after four years. The trek comes ahead of their sixth LP, with title track "This Is Why" marking their first new music in five years.
