“Music’s not important when someone’s not well”
Dermot Kennedy has thanked those who helped and cooperated during a medical emergency at his Belfast gig on Thursday.
The Irish artist hosted two sessions last night in Mandela Hall ahead of the release of his new album ‘The Weight of the Woods’. The night was billed as an intimate gig that would give fans a taste of the new album, but it ended early due to the medical incident.
Fans were quickly ushered out of the room as Kennedy began performing the title track from the album, and were asked to leave the building immediately as the person was attended to by venue staff.
Dermot took to Instagram to release the following statement: “Thanks to everyone who came to the first Belfast show tonight. Sorry we had to finish early, music’s not important when someone’s not well.”
“I’ve been informed that the person involved is in a stable condition. Thanks to everyone for your help and cooperation.”
The gig was due to end with a Q&A between radio host Paulo Ross and Dermot Kennedy, but this was also cancelled for the first show of the night.
Bending Sound Records who collaborated with Kennedy on the gigs released the following statement: “We would also love to thank everyone that was in the crowd in both shows for being so attentive and engaged with both the gig and with one another.
“Giving the music the opportunity and space it needed, but also holding space for one another when necessary because health always has to come first. Thank you to all who helped and a special thank you the Mandela hall staff, security, those from the crowd who helped and to the first responders from the ambulance team.”
“The guest is now home from hospital and stable, and we all wish her well and a speedy recovery.”
This incident followed the singer having to call for security earlier in the night after people called for help in a separate issue.
The second show of the evening went ahead alongside the Q&A as scheduled.
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