S Poddar
Nick Jonas left the stage during the recent concert of Jonas Brothers in Prague. The fans were left shocked and worried as he went off stage mid-performance. The incident quickly went viral on social media platforms as fans rife with speculations over what might have made Nick leave stage so abruptly.
A video posted on Instagram captured the moment when everything else in the concert seemed to be going fine until a disturbing incident forced Nick to run. In the footage, an audience member reportedly pointed a laser at Nick while he was performing, immediately prompting alarm for his safety. Without waiting any longer, the singer rushed off the stage, which temporarily interrupted the show.
Joe and Kevin Jonas stayed on stage as Nick left, so that only increased the confusion of the crowd attending the concert. After that brief interruption, things were resumed when the person responsible for the laser incident was escorted out of the venue. Thankfully, Nick survived, and the Jonas Brothers got back to performing.
The video of the incident is all over different social networking sites, where fans are making their reactions to the frightening situation. One fan shared, “How did the guy with what they said was a laser make past security?” Another fan added, “Absolutely terrifying. I’m glad he’s okay.”
Other social media users weighed in out of relief and in support of Nick. One responded to the tweet, “They have a sign to indicate danger. That’s smart.” Another commentator chimed in with, “Who would hurt Nick, Joe, and Kevin? They’re such good people.”. In responding immediately, Nick Jonas did not waste a moment. It was dealt with swiftly by security too, so that the concert went uninterrupted by the whole event. The fans of the singer must have breathed a sigh of relief when everything turned out fine and safe, but there is still an ongoing sense of discussion about what could have been done to prevent such events from ever happening in the first place.
Recent headline-generating concerts have seen all manner of destructive behavior, and venues everywhere have responded by increasing their level of security. Most concerts pass without incident; this is not one of them. The Jonas Brothers are almost as revered by their fans for their passion as they are for their commitment, and so it was hardly surprising that the several thousand-strong singing crowd should make a determined effort to tweet about Nick.
Concert goers and social media commentator have said this was the kind of event that requires a much higher level of security to prevent gun, bomb, or even laser attacks on both performers and audiences. In this incident, the miscreant responsible for the shooting of lasers was brought to book within very reasonable time, but nothing could remove the experience from the minds of witnesses.
Nick’s fans are known for their loyalty, and many went on social media to express how relieved they were that the singer was unharmed. However, such an event could also serve as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of live performances and thus the need for vigilance with regard to security. With the Jonas Brothers still touring, fans can only hope that an incident like this will never happen again and that Nick, Joe, and Kevin will be safe as they continue to make moves as they entertain their audiences around the world.
After the Prague concert, one would say that this event has added up to a bigger issue in discussing the safety of concerts and the threats that performers encounter when they take the stage. The Jonas Brothers were very professional to carry on the rest of the performance after that abrupt cut-off, and professionalism shouldn’t be belittled by the seriousness of this news. Yet, it was enough for most spines to shiver at Nick Jonas’s quick exit on that stage: a reminder that you never know what can happen at a gathering as large as this one.
At least for now, fans can breathe a sigh of relief now that Nick Jonas is safe and sound, although the ordeal for both him and his fans will never be forgotten.
