Hysterical fans throw barricades, fight each other at Travis Scott concert at Marvel Stadium
Security has been increased after fans caused mayhem at rapper Travis Scott’s first Melbourne concert, from throwing metal barricades around to fighting one another.
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American rapper Travis Scott caused mayhem in and around Marvel Stadium during the first of his shows on Tuesday night.
After creating unprecedented moshpit scenes in Sydney, Scott brought the heat and vibes to Melbourne.
Huge lines of concertgoers were captured outside the venue from 3pm with people, mainly young men, throwing bottles and uplifting barricades.
Footage showed the young fans uprooting the metal fencing from the queue into Marvel Stadium, then passing it around the crowd while screaming and cheering.
Police were present on horseback and on ground to control the swarm, attempting to maintain order within the hysterical stampede both inside and outside the venue.
Once the venue gates opened, TikTok videos showed people running past security guards onto the floor and around the stage to secure a spot close to the front.
Fans were seen tripping and falling over in the surge, with others simply running on top of them rather than helping.
The Herald Sun understands no arrests were made.
“Police will have a visible presence both inside and outside the venue to ensure patrons can enjoy the event safely,” police said in a statement on Wednesday.
The Fein rapper came on stage close to 9.30pm, with doors opening for the Circus Maximus Tour at 6pm with no support act.
Scott’s concerts are renowned for their mayhem and violence, including the 2021 Astroworld Festival tragedy where a fatal crowd crush killed ten people as Scott performed.
The artist was widely criticised at the time for failing to respond to warnings and visible signs of distress in the crowd, ultimately resulting in countless injuries and multiple deaths.
Numerous lawsuits were filed against Scott and other involved parties, with allegations of negligence and failure to ensure the safety of attendees.
Marvel Stadium spokesperson Jay Allen said there was “an incredible level of energy and enthusiasm for the show last night”.
“While the majority of the 55,000 strong crowd acted appropriately, there were some who didn’t,” he said.
“We have added additional security measures ahead of the show tonight to ensure everyone can enjoy the event safely & responsibly.”
Some patrons were refused entry and some were evicted during the performance but no major injuries were recorded.
Scott, who has two children with his ex Kylie Jenner, was seen walking around the Docklands during the day.
Some obstructed viewing tickets were still selling for as low as $30.
The popular performer kicked on in the city last night at a packed Ms Collins, where he was gifted a custom 1.75ml magnum of Tequila Don Julio 1942.
He also asked for 30 bottles of 1942 on his backstage rider.
Scott performs at Marvel Stadium again on Wednesday night.
Originally published as Hysterical fans throw barricades, fight each other at Travis Scott concert at Marvel Stadium
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