Skrillex’s Primavera Sound set interrupted after fire breaks out onstage
A stage light caught on fire mid-way through his set due to a “technical error”
Skrillex was forced to stop his set at Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona on Friday night after a fire broke out onstage.
Pausing the set for around 10 minutes, the fire started on one of the stage lights and caused no injuries.
According to Pitchfork, a festival employee explained that the fire was down to a “technical error” from the lighting rig.
The lighting rig was lowered down towards the stage while ablaze to be dealt with.
Once the fire had been extinguished by a team of Primavera crew, Skrillex returned to his set.
Many shots from Skrillex’s fire set have circulated on social media. Watch a few clips below.
skrillex too much fire pic.twitter.com/vqglyzg32r
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lol at skrillex setting the stage on fire pic.twitter.com/R2vdNilBKv
— ally pally (@allypallyxcx) June 3, 2023
@Skrillex on fire al @Primavera_Sound #PrimaveraSound #Barcelona 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Qn2P5nua2k
— falton_crest (@FaltonCrest) June 3, 2023
This year alone, Skrillex has released two new albums, marking his first full-length projects in nine years.
‘Quest For Fire’ and ‘Don’t Get Too Close’ included features from the likes of Yung Lean, Bladee, Chief Keef, Justin Bieber, PinkPantheress, Trippie Redd, Bibi Bourelly, Kid Cudi, and more.
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