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"Travis Scott’s Melbourne concert on October 22 lived up to his reputation for
chaotic performances. Fans, eager for a high-energy show, were met with unruly
scenes both inside and outside the venue.
Reports described concertgoers clashing, throwing plastic bottles and
dismantling barricades.
As some fans attempted to breach security barriers to enter the mosh pit,
physical altercations with security guards erupted. One fan reportedly suffered
a seizure after trying to bypass barricades.
These occurrences, at times, were reminiscent of the dangerous atmosphere at
Scott’s past concerts, including the fatal 2021 crowd crush at Astroworld
Festival in Houston.
Modern crowd psychology shows us collective behaviour is shaped by perceived
group norms, and these norms can either foster safety or encourage chaos. This
performance – contrasted with other recent big concerts in Australia –
highlights the urgent need to rethink the roles of performers in crowd
management."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
