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Phone Thrown at Riley Green During Concert
15 Mar
Summary
- Riley Green was hit in the face by a thrown cell phone during a Melbourne concert.
- The incident caused a brief halt, but Green finished his set.
- This is part of a growing trend of objects being thrown at artists.
Country music artist Riley Green sustained an injury to his face when a fan threw a cell phone from the crowd during his performance at Melbourne's Margaret Court Arena on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The impact, which occurred near his ear, caused visible bleeding. Green's crew provided immediate assistance on stage.
Despite the incident, Green addressed the crowd, condemning the disruptive behavior, and the fan involved was promptly ejected from the venue. He then demonstrated resilience by continuing and completing his set. This performance was part of the Australian leg of his Cowboy As It Gets Tour.
The event follows a pattern of artists, including Bebe Rexha and Zach Bryan, being subjected to projectiles during live shows. Numerous other artists across genres have also faced similar incidents in recent years.
Green is an established artist with chart success, including a number one hit and an Academy of Country Music Award. He recently released a deluxe version of his album and is scheduled to continue his tour across Australia before embarking on a North American leg in April 2026.
