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Riley Green Struck by Thrown Phone at Melbourne Concert, Finishes Set

Security removed the suspected thrower after onstage treatment, with Australian tour dates still scheduled.

Overview

  • Green was hit near his ear by a cell phone during his March 14 set at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, causing visible bleeding and a brief pause.
  • Crew and medics assisted onstage, and the country singer resumed performing and completed the show.
  • Venue staff escorted the person who threw the phone from the arena, with no arrests or charges reported in coverage so far.
  • Green posted a fan-shot video of the impact and a backstage photo of medics tending to him on Instagram.
  • The incident adds to a recent pattern of objects thrown at performers, as Green continues his tour with Sydney shows on March 16–17 and a CMC Rocks QLD appearance on March 20.