Fan appears to suffer seizure after security confrontation at final Travis Scott Melbourne show
Shocking footage captures the moment a security guard appears to fly-kick a young fan — who suffers a seizure — at the final Marvel Stadium concert of US rapper Travis Scott.
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Dramatic footage of the moment a security guard appears to fly-kick a concertgoer before he then suffers a seizure at Travis Scott’s second Melbourne concert has emerged online.
The confronting incident occurred after two male fans jumped a barricade from a seated area and attempted to run past security to join a rowdy mosh pit.
One male fan is taken down by security while another, wearing a red and black checkered shirt, runs in a different direction when he appears to be fly-kicked by a security guard.
The same guard can be seen falling to the ground after performing the move.
Horrified attendees watched on as the young man then appears to have a seizure while being restrained by a guard who was attempting to remove him from the area.
“He’s knocked out!” one woman yells during the 1-minute clip.
In separate footage another concertgoer can he heard yelling: “He’s having a seizure, c***”.
Footage shows staff racing to put the young man in the recovery position as the medical episode continues.
A separate clip filmed and shared to social media by another concertgoer shows staff holding black sheets around the man to shield onlookers from the incident.
The fan is later seen being stretchered out of the arena by paramedics.
The Herald Sun does not suggest any wrongdoing by Marvel Stadium security.
A Marvel Stadium spokesman told the Herald Sun that its team was undertaking a post-event debrief with its security contractors over the matter.
“The stadium has today become aware of concerning vision on social media showing some patrons undertaking in unacceptable behaviour and a separate piece of vision involving a security guard detaining a patron after they attempted to gain unauthorised access to the arena in which medical attention was provided,” the spokesman said.
“The stadium is currently undertaking a post-event debrief with our security contractors.”
The spokesman said that most of the 55,000 fans who attended Wednesday night’s concert had “behaved appropriately” but some had been denied entry or ejected for misconduct.
The incident came as Scott wrapped up his Melbourne visit with another high energy show that brought more chaotic scenes to Marvel Stadium.
Other footage posted to social media showed a number of fights breaking out at Wednesday night’s concert.
Marvel boosted security at Wednesday’s night event after mayhem in and around Scott’s first Melbourne show on Tuesday night.
Scott moves onto Brisbane now having partied until 4am at CBD venue Ms Collins after Wednesday night’s concert.
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Mayhem at Scott’s first Melbourne concert
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.