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Pete & Bas’ Pete Bowditch Collapses Onstage in Chicago, Posts Hospital Video Announcing June U.S. Tour

The team reports a stable condition, promises refunds, confirms European dates will proceed.

Overview

  • Video from the March 16 Chicago show shows Bowditch losing consciousness while suspended in a harness, dropping his microphone as the backing track continued.
  • Management apologized on Instagram and said Bowditch is in stable condition, with refunds due to all ticket holders from the disrupted show.
  • The group stated that the existing European schedule remains intact, with headline dates set to go ahead next month.
  • From a hospital bed, Bowditch joked he was “pronounced dead on stage,” said doctors cited exhaustion, and announced a 14-date U.S. tour in June.
  • Reactions online ranged from well-wishes to skepticism, with some social media users questioning the timing and authenticity of the incident.