Comedian Arj Barker has sparked debate after asking a woman to take her baby outside during his live performance. Barker claims the decision was not due to the woman being a mother but because the baby’s noises were disrupting the show. Some audience members support the decision, while others question if it was fair to ask a new mother to leave.
Comedians and fans are grappling with the question of whether babies have a place at live comedy performances after Arj Barker asked a mother and her seven-month-old daughter to leave his show. Meshel Laurie believes babies can be disruptive and should not be brought to stand-up gigs, while Gen Fricker says she has performed in front of babies without issue. Morry Morgan argues that comedians have a responsibility to protect their performance and audience from distractions, while chief executive of Live Performance Australia Evelyn Richardson suggests policies vary depending on the show and venue.
Recent incidents involving fans throwing objects at performers highlight ongoing concerns about audience behavior at concerts. Luke Bryan slipped and fell onstage after being hit by a cellphone, while Nicki Minaj almost caught a bracelet thrown at her. Experts express concerns about the safety risks associated with this behavior, as well as the disrespectful nature of interrupting performances.
During a recent concert, Nicki Minaj became the latest musician to be targeted by an object thrown from the audience. This incident follows a worrying trend of similar occurrences involving other artists such as Harry Styles, Bebe Rexha, and Billie Eilish. Despite pleas from performers to refrain from such disrespectful and dangerous behavior, the issue persists.
