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English singer-songwriter Dua Lipa has issued an apology after unplanned and unauthorised fireworks wreaked havoc at her Toronto concert. The 26-year-old singer was in the middle of a performance when the fireworks occurred. Videos from the concert attendees posted online show fireworks exploding inside the Scotiabank Arena, and going across the floor near the sound booth.
As per local media, the fireworks were snuck inside the venue, leaving three people injured. Videos showing fireworks at the venue were taken during the singer’s final song. In several videos, fans can be seen running away trying to seek cover from the fireworks.
Taking to Instagram, the singer said that she and her team were shocked and confused:
"I'm so deeply sorry for anyone who was scared, felt unsafe or whose enjoyment of the show was affected in any way. Creating a safe and inclusive space at my shows is always my first priority.”
She further noted that an ongoing investigation into the events was being carried out.
In a reported statement, venue owner Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment said that it was co-operating with police to investigate the "reckless and dangerous act." CBC quoted the venue as noting:
"Creating a safe and secure venue for every attendee at Scotiabank Arena is MLSE's top priority.”
Fans react to unauthorised fireworks exploding at Dua Lipa’s concert
Fans have shared videos of fireworks randomly exploding at Dua Lipa’s Toronto concert, and going across the floor. One attendee on Twitter noted that the staff barely checked any bags and seemed rushed. Videos online show fans on the arena’s ground level running for cover with lights exploding in all directions. The fireworks reportedly went off while Lipa was thanking fans and dancing. In a video posted by a fan, Lipa looks startled when the fireworks are set off.
In a press conference, Toronto's Mayor John Tory stated that he wanted the culprits to face jail time and hoped that someone in the public with knowledge would come forward. Tory said:
"To have somebody set off fireworks in a crowded arena, where people said it sounded like gunshots — think of the reaction that could have caused in terms of people being trampled to death.”
More about Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia tour
Dua Lipa had announced the Future Nostalgia tour in support of an album of the same name in December 2019. However, the tour got postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. After several postponements, the tour finally got commenced in February 2022.
The Future Nostalgia Tour is the ongoing second concert tour and first arena tour by Lipa. Griff, Tove Lo, Angèle, Megan Thee Stallion, Caroline Polachek and Lolo Zouaï have been announced as supporting acts on the tour.
Dua Lipa is known for her signature disco-pop sound. She has received numerous accolades, including six Brit Awards, three Grammy Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA), an MTV Video Music Award, two Billboard Music Awards, an American Music Award, and two Guinness World Records.
