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Paramore is speaking out after an alleged attack took place during their recent show in Salt Lake City. The band took to social media to condemn violence and explain why they didn't stop it in real time.
“At last night’s show in SLC, we were made aware of an incident that happened in the crowd while we were on stage,” the statement reads. “A man physically and verbally assaulted multiple women, including an engaged couple at our show. Our security team and venue staff were made aware and were able to restrain and remove him."
“We did not realize this was happening, as the incident took place out of view from stage. Had we seen any of this happening, we would have stopped the show until the situation was under control," it continued. “PARAMORE DOES NOT CONDONE violence, homophobia, or bigotry of any kind. It is supremely unwelcome in our community and has no place at our shows. To the fans who were hurt by or who witnessed what happened last night, we are so sorry. We hope that you know we will always do anything we can to protect you and make you feel celebrated."
They ended the statement with a straightforward message: “To make things as clear as possible: Paramore shows are meant to be a safe place for people. If you can’t respect that do not come.”
Read the full statement below.
Paramore kicked off their comeback tour earlier this month, which sees them reincorporating their hit single "Misery Business" into the set list. See a full list of remaining dates below.
Paramore North American Tour Dates
OCTOBER 2022
6 – Omaha, NE, Orpheum Theater
8 – Oklahoma City, OK, Criterion Theater
9 – Austin, TX, ACL Music Festival
11 – Chesterfield, MO, The Factory
13 – Bonner Springs, KS, Azura Amphitheater
16 – Austin, TX, ACL Music Festival
20 – Los Angeles, CA, The Wiltern
22 – Las Vegas, NV, When We Were Young Festival
23 – Las Vegas, NV, When We Were Young Festival
27 – Los Angeles, CA, The Belasco
29 – Las Vegas, NV, When We Were Young Festival
NOVEMBER 2022
7 – Toronto, ON, History
9 – Chicago, IL, The Chicago Theatre
11 – Cincinnati, OH, The Andrew J Brady Music Center
13 – New York, NY, Beacon Theatre
15 – Atlanta, GA, The Tabernacle
16 – St. Augustine, FL, St. Augustine Amphitheatre
19 – Mexico City, Corona Capital Festival