Footage of Turnstile vocalist Brendan Yates taking it upon himself to personally have a security guard removed from their duties mid-show has been making the rounds. That video, available below, popped up on the r/hardcore Reddit and saw Yates confront the security team to have the staff member removed. Yates later went on to state that the guard was allegedly punching a fan who had come over the barrier. Fan reports indicate that the concertgoer in question had attempted to get up onstage.
After taking a pause to speak directly with the security team, Yates got back onstage to address the audience as follows [transcribed by theprp.com]:
“To the security that’s doing a great job, a great job at what you’re doing — thank you. There are some that didn’t get the assignment. And I know that all of you are coming up here and trying to have a good time, and it’s high energy, and there’s movement. And there’s no need for anyone to be swinging on anyone just coming over the barrier. That security guard cannot be here. [We] won’t play if he’s still here. And the rest, thank you for adjusting, and keeping this peaceful.”
The incident took place during the band’s set last night, October 05th, at The Criterion in Oklahoma City, OK. Further dates on Turnstile‘s immediate tour include:
10/07 St. Louis, MO – Arsenal BG Ballpark (feat. Vince Staples & Die Spitz)
10/14 Ventura, CA – Ventura County Fairgrounds (feat. Pennywise & Die Spitz)
10/15 Las Vegas, NV – The Amp at Craig Ranch Regional Park (feat. Vince Staples, Trash Talk & Febuary)
10/18 Santa Ana, CA – Observatory Festival Grounds (feat. Boy Harsher & Terror)
10/24 TBA – TBA
