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Turnstile Ejects Security Guard After Alleged Swing
Turnstile’s frontman Brendan Yates stops show to remove security guard accused of swinging at fan.
In brief
Turnstile’s frontman Brendan Yates stops show to remove security guard accused of swinging at fan. Turnstile’s Brendan Yates ended their Oklahoma City show after allegedly seeing a security guard swing at a fan, stating they won’t play if the guard remains. Originally reported by NME.
Turnstile Pause at Oklahoma City Show
Turnstile’s frontman Brendan Yates paused a recent gig to insist a security guard be removed after allegedly taking a 'swing' at a fan in the audience.
Security Incident During Performance
Footage showed Yates jumping off stage mid-song to confront a security guard, pulling them away from a fan before repeating 'you’re done'.
Brendan Yates’ Statement
Yates told security: 'That security guard cannot be here. We won’t play if he’s still here.'
“We won’t play if he’s still here”
Band Members Address Crowd
Brendan Yates and bassist Franz Lyons returned to stage to explain they halted the set after seeing the security guard allegedly swing at a concertgoer.
Venue Comment Status
NME has reached out to The Criterion for comment on whether the security member was provided by the venue or an external company.
What it means
Turnstile’s Brendan Yates ended their Oklahoma City show after allegedly seeing a security guard swing at a fan, stating they won’t play if the guard remains.
