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21 minutes ago
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Singer shouts for medic as drummer suffers cardiac arrest during On The Waterfront
On The Waterfront was halted when The Christians drummer suffered what is believed to be a cardiac arrest on stage. The band were performing at the live music event at Liverpool Pier Head this evening when lead singer Garry Christian began shouting for medics to come onto the stage as his bandmate collapsed. As medics rushed onto the stage, a black privacy screen was erected and his bandmates tearfully watched on. The band were seen leaving the stage visibly emotional before an ambulance arrived to take the drummer away. The band's manager, Emma Bridget, appeared on stage shortly after to update the thousands of people in the crowd, telling them the drummer had suffered a cardiac arrest while performing. READ MORE: Sting issues update at start of On The Waterfront show after drummer suffers 'cardiac arrest' READ MORE: He refused to pay escort or even make her cup of tea then ditched her in pub car park She said: 'We were so looking forward to tonight it was going to be the big gig of the year and our lovely drummer has had a cardiac arrest. 'They've done four rounds of CPR on him. We're really hoping he is going to make it. He didn't have a pulse, he's got one now, we think. Thank you so much. 'I'm just so sorry because Garry loves Liverpool and he wanted to put on the show of his life and we're really devastated but thank you so much.' An announcement was made to the crowd that Sting's performance would go ahead with blessing from the band. As Sting took to the stage at 9.30pm, the headliner said the drummer was recovering in hospital as fans cheered the update. He said: 'The drummer in the band before is OK. He's in hospital. All of us are praying he's going to be fine. Our thoughts are with him." Sunday was the closing night of the four-day live music event taking place on Pier Head, with fans visibly moved by the worrying scenes that unfolded on stage. On The Waterfront was repeatedly approached by the ECHO throughout the night for a comment on the scenes that unfolded on stage. The Christians had followed Traits and Sophie Grey, and were the final act before headliner Sting made his headline appearance. The Liverpool-based band were formed in 1985 and had the highest selling debut album of any artist at Island Records.
Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Music festival halted after band member 'collapses on stage' in front of horrified crowd
A music festival had to be halted tonight after a band member collapsed on stage in front of horrified fans. British band The Christians were performing on the last night of On The Waterfront Festival in Liverpool when one of the members appeared to collapse. Medics quickly rushed onto the stage at Liverpool Pier Head after lead singer Garry Christian shouted for help. A privacy screen was put up on stage with a message on a large LED screen reading: 'We appreciate your patience and understanding. Medical staff are with the performer, and we will provide an update as soon as we can.' The band's manager, Emma Bridget, gave an update over the speakers where she said it is believed he had suffered a cardiac arrest. 'We're really hoping he is going to make it. He didn't have a pulse, he's got one now, we think. Thank you so much,' the Liverpool Echo reported her as saying. 'I'm just so sorry because Garry loves Liverpool and he wanted to put on the show of his life and we're really devastated but thank you so much.' The Christians were performing ahead of Grammy-winning Sting's Sunday night headline set which closes out the four-day event. The former Police frontman was given the band's blessing to perform where he addressed the crowd to reveal The Christians' member was recovering in hospital. 'All of us are praying he's going to be fine. Our thoughts are with him,' the Englishman in New York hitmaker said, according to The Mirror. The Christians had hours earlier posted on its Facebook page as the band was carrying out a 'soundcheck in a grey rainy On The Waterfront Liverpool'. 'But we won't let it dampen our excitement see you [sic],' they wrote. The Christians was formed in the 1980s by Garry Christian and his brothers Roger and Russell. Roger died of a brain tumour in 1998, with Russell leaving the band in 2005. Their self-titled debut album reached number two in the UK charts with their biggest hits On The Waterfront Festival was founded in 2021 and last year saw 45,000 people attend. The Wombats, and The Wolfe Toones were among the headliners to perform this year.
Daily Mirror
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sting gives update as support act suffers cardiac arrest on stage in Liverpool
Sting's long-anticipated return to Liverpool took on a somber tone as he opened his headline performance at On The Waterfront by addressing a medical emergency that unfolded earlier in the day involving a member of local band The Christians. The Grammy-winning artist took the stage at Pier Head on Sunday night, closing out the four-day festival, but not before updating fans on the dramatic incident that had temporarily paused the event just hours before. During The Christians' afternoon set, a band member collapsed mid-performance, prompting immediate concern and halting the show. Eyewitnesses described how frontman Garry Christian urgently called for medics to rush to the stage. Moments later, a privacy screen was erected to shield the scene from the large crowd, who watched in silence as the situation unfolded. Shortly after, a spokesperson - believed to be the band's manager, Emma Bridget - addressed the audience with a sobering update. She confirmed that the performer had suffered a cardiac arrest but was still alive. 'We're really hoping he is going to make it,' she told the crowd. 'He didn't have a pulse, he's got one now, we think. Thank you so much.' Despite the shock, The Christians reportedly encouraged Sting to proceed with his headline set, offering their full support. When he eventually appeared on stage, Sting made sure to acknowledge what had happened, opening his performance with a few quiet, heartfelt words about the drummer's condition: 'The drummer in the band before is OK. He's in hospital. All of us are praying he's going to be fine. Our thoughts are with him.' It was a rare emotional moment for the legendary artist, whose appearance marked his first performance in Liverpool since 1979. Reflecting on the city's deep musical legacy and its connection to his own roots, the former Police frontman added: "I apologise. I don't know what kept me. I'm happy to be in this historic music city. The most historic music city in the world for obvious reasons.' Originally from Wallsend, North Tyneside, Sting also remarked on how Liverpool reminds him of home before launching into his set. His show brought the 2025 edition of On The Waterfront to a close, following a packed weekend of music at the iconic Mersey-side location. Other headline acts across the festival included The Wombats, The Wolfe Tones, and Cream Classical Ibiza. As of now, no further updates on the condition of The Christians' band member have been made public. .
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Met Office issues weather latest for Liverpool as heatwave comes to an end
Sizzling temperatures have cooled in Liverpool with the recent heatwave coming to a halt. Glorious sunshine basked over the region for much of the past week, with temperatures climbing to around 30C. It was perfect weather for the many outdoor events which took place in the city this week, including the On the Waterfront festival. But the region saw a change in conditions on Saturday (June 21) with spells of rain, amid a UK warning for thunderstorms which saw parts of the country further north badly hit. The Met Office is forecasting much cooler temperatures over the coming days compared to last week. Highs of 20C are forecast in Liverpool today (Sunday June 22) beginning with cloudy skies. READ MORE: When flying ants will appear as people warned 'keep a close eye on them' READ MORE: NHS shares red flag heatstroke symptom that can be felt in arms, legs and stomach Outbreaks of rain are forecast to sweep through during the afternoon. The air will feel fresher than of late with a strengthening southwesterly wind. Rain is expected to be at its heaviest at around 4pm. Anyone who has been struggling to sleep in the recent heat will welcome the news of cooler overnight temperatures with lows of 13C expected in the city overnight. The Met Office expects Monday to be mostly dry and cloudy with some sunny intervals. The chance of rain is low. Tuesday and Wednesday will see dark clouds in the sky with a higher chance of rain on the former. Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be sunnier but still cloudy, with temperatures reaching highs of 22C. For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @LivECHONews - the official Liverpool ECHO Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO. Sign up to one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on news, Liverpool FC, Everton FC, what's on and more by clicking here.
