‘Mirror’ band’s Hong Kong live performance abruptly ends when falling display screen hits two dancers on stage
3 min readBy Associated Press
HONG KONG: A falling video display screen struck and injured two dancers on the live performance stage as Cantopop band Mirror was performing Thursday night time in Hong Kong.
Video clips circulated on social media confirmed Mirror members Anson Lo and Edan Lui performing with a dozen dancers when one in all a number of suspended LED screens crashed down on the stage.
The falling display screen appeared to straight hit one dancer on the top and physique earlier than toppling onto one other performer because the viewers screamed in horror. The remainder of the performers on stage rushed to assist these hit by the display screen, the movies confirmed.
Police stated the 2 male dancers had been acutely aware once they had been despatched to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Local media reported the hospital stated one of many dancers was in severe situation whereas the opposite was steady.
Police stated three viewers members had been additionally taken to the hospital, one who felt unwell and two others in a state of shock, however they required no medical therapy.
The live performance was halted after the incident, which occurred throughout Mirror’s fourth of 12 scheduled live shows at Hong Kong Coliseum.
At Tuesday’s live performance, band member Frankie Lui appeared to lose his footing and fall off the sting of the stage whereas giving a speech, in accordance with clips on social media.
An on-line petition about questions of safety of Mirror live shows was launched the identical night time and has garnered 1000’s of signatures. The petition urged organizers to make sure security for Mirror and its dancers and chorus from utilizing pointless stage mechanisms or raised platforms.
Viu, the corporate that created and manages Mirror, didn’t reply to an emailed request for remark.
The 12-member band has skyrocketed in recognition in Hong Kong and has been credited with the revival of Cantopop.
HONG KONG: A falling video display screen struck and injured two dancers on the live performance stage as Cantopop band Mirror was performing Thursday night time in Hong Kong.
Video clips circulated on social media confirmed Mirror members Anson Lo and Edan Lui performing with a dozen dancers when one in all a number of suspended LED screens crashed down on the stage.
The falling display screen appeared to straight hit one dancer on the top and physique earlier than toppling onto one other performer because the viewers screamed in horror. The remainder of the performers on stage rushed to assist these hit by the display screen, the movies confirmed.
Police stated the 2 male dancers had been acutely aware once they had been despatched to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Local media reported the hospital stated one of many dancers was in severe situation whereas the opposite was steady.
Police stated three viewers members had been additionally taken to the hospital, one who felt unwell and two others in a state of shock, however they required no medical therapy.
The live performance was halted after the incident, which occurred throughout Mirror’s fourth of 12 scheduled live shows at Hong Kong Coliseum.
At Tuesday’s live performance, band member Frankie Lui appeared to lose his footing and fall off the sting of the stage whereas giving a speech, in accordance with clips on social media.
An on-line petition about questions of safety of Mirror live shows was launched the identical night time and has garnered 1000’s of signatures. The petition urged organizers to make sure security for Mirror and its dancers and chorus from utilizing pointless stage mechanisms or raised platforms.
Viu, the corporate that created and manages Mirror, didn’t reply to an emailed request for remark.
The 12-member band has skyrocketed in recognition in Hong Kong and has been credited with the revival of Cantopop.
