Dermot Kennedy Concert Halted Due to Medical Emergency, Singer Updates Fans

Dublin-born singer Dermot Kennedy performed two intimate sessions at Mandela Hall in Belfast ahead of his new album release. The first show was cut short when a medical emergency occurred in the crowd.

Incident and immediate response

Audience members were asked to leave the building as venue staff and first responders attended the person. The interruption happened as Kennedy began performing the album’s title track.

Security and Mandela Hall staff helped with the evacuation. An ambulance team also attended the scene.

Artist and promoter statements

Dermot Kennedy thanked attendees for their cooperation and said music was secondary when someone needed help. He informed fans that the person involved was in stable condition.

Promoter message

Bending Sound Records praised the crowd for their attentiveness and support. The promoter thanked Mandela Hall staff, security, helpers from the audience, and first responders.

The statement added that the guest had been discharged from hospital and was now home and stable.

Impact on the evening’s plans

The first show ended early, and its scheduled Q&A with radio host Paulo Ross was cancelled. The second show proceeded later and included the planned Q&A.

Earlier in the night, Kennedy had asked for security help during a separate incident. No further details were released about that matter.

Dermot Kennedy’s concert was halted after a medical emergency, and the singer updated fans on the situation via social media. Filmogaz.com will follow developments if more information becomes available.