On Tuesday night, the Jonas Brothers concert at the O2 Arena in Prague abruptly stopped when an audience member directed a laser pointer at Nick Jonas, causing the singer to flee the stage mid-performance.
In a video that has since gone viral on social media, the 32-year-old singer sits at the piano when he suddenly stands up, motions “time out” with his hands, and rushes off stage while continuing to sing. Slow-motion footage of the incident clearly shows a laser hovering on Jonas’ head just before he exits. According to an Access representative who was present there said “ We can confirm that the Jones Brothers’ performance had to be interrupted for several minutes due to the use of a prohibited laser pointer by the person. The organizing service responded to this fact immediately. After a few minutes, the band continued their performance and went back on the stage.”
Nick’s brothers, Kevin and Joe Jonas, reportedly followed him off stage shortly after the incident. The trio is on their “Jonas Brothers World Tour,” promoting their five albums.
This is not the first time Nick Jonas has experienced a scare on stage. Last year, during a concert in Boston, he fell into a hole while performing but quickly recovered and continued the show.
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The laser pointer incident has sparked outrage among fans, with many expressing concern for the safety of performers. “We are living in such crazy times that this could have very well been an attempt on his life. Concerts are becoming increasingly unsafe. From terrorist activity/threats to fans throwing things at artists to hurt them, and stupid sh*t like this”. Another commented “I’m so glad Nick is okay. That must have been absolutely terrifying.” The incident is part of some concertgoers’ growing aggressive and confrontational behavior trend. In recent months, artists such as Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, and Bebe Rexha have had objects thrown at them during performances. In Rexha’s case, a mobile phone was hurled at her face, causing a black eye.
Laser pointers can cause severe eye damage and even blindness if shone directly into the eyes. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that handheld lasers with over five milliwatts can cause immediate eye injury. In comparison, those under five milliwatts can cause damage if viewed directly for extended periods.
No official statement from the Jonas Brothers or their representatives regarding the incident has been made. The band is scheduled to continue their world tour, with upcoming performances in Austria, Germany, and Italy.
