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Daily Mail
12 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Pop duo are forced to cancel a string of gigs after band member dramatically collapsed onstage
A well-known pop duo have been forced to cancel a string of gigs after one of their band members dramatically collapsed on stage. Royel Otis - an Australian guitar-pop duo from Sydney - will no longer perform their upcoming shows after member Royel became 'unwell with a virus'. The band was formed in 2019 by Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic and this week they had been performing in Germany at the MS Dockville festival. Video circulating on TikTok appeared to show the worrying moment Royel collapses in the middle of their set. He was then helped by the rest of the band on stage. The band have not directly addressed the collapsing incident but did release a statement this weekend. They said: 'We are really sorry to say that we need to cancel our set at Lowlands + Pukkelpop festival as Roy has been unwell with a virus since last night's show in Hamburg. 'We were really looking forward to playing for you and hope we can see you at one of our other shows soon. 'Thank you for all your support always [pink heart emoji] Roy + Otis.' It comes as this week it was announced that Harvest Rock Festival will return this year after suffering a cancellation last year - and Royel Otis are down to play. The iconic Adelaide music event announced its 2025 lineup in an Instagram post on Thursday, revealing that iconic rock band The Strokes would be headlining the event in October. Bragging 14.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify, a platinum album and numerous awards - including a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2021 - the band are a huge addition to the festival's program. Also on the stacked list of performers is The War On Drugs, M.I.A and Jelly Roll, as well as beloved Aussie favourites Vance Joy, Wolfmother, Lime Cordiale, Royel Otis and The Jungle Giants. Taking place at Rymill Park and King Rodney Park in the heart of Adelaide on October 25 and 26, the festival's return has sent waves through the live music circuit. The band was formed in 2019 by Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic and this week they had been performing in Germany at the MS Dockville festival when Royel collapsed Presale tickets will be available for purchase on August 19, and general sale will be open to the public on August 20. Last year fans were left heartbroken after the festival was scrapped just months before it was set to take place. In August 2024, Harvest Rock organisers announced on Instagram that the show would not go on, marking the first time it had been cancelled since its inception in 2011. 'We've been working hard to make Harvest Rock III another incredible event, however we have made the difficult decision to not hold the festival in 2024,' the post read. 'We appreciate the ongoing support of the South Australian Government and we look forward to Harvest Rock in the future.' Secret Sounds, the promoter of the event, is understood to have been unable to book a headline act for the 2024 event, the Adelaide Advertiser reported. However, the exact reason for the cancellation was not indicated by either Harvest Rock music festival or Secret Sounds.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Pop duo forced to cancel gigs after member collapsed on stage
One member has been struck down with a virus scary ordeal Pop duo forced to cancel gigs after member collapsed on stage A POPULAR pop duo have been forced to cancel a string of gigs after one of the members dramatically collapsed on stage. Royel Otis have cancelled upcoming gigs after a worrying turn on stage this week. 3 Aussie band Royel Otis have pulled the plug on upcoming gigs Credit: Getty 3 They issued this statement after one member of the band fell ill Credit: Instagram The Aussie pop duo had been performing in Germany at the MS Dockville festival when one member fell unwell on-stage. Consisting of Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic, footage that was circulated on TikTok appeared to show Royel collapsing to the ground mid-set. Members of the on-stage live band rushed to help as Royel stumbled backwards with his guitar still on him. He appeared to fall on his back as gasps could be heard ringing out across the shocked crowd. The band are yet to address what happened to Royel but concert-goers appeared to suggest that his terrifying fall came just 15 minutes into the band's performance. Now, the band have broken their silence to confirm they are pulling the plug on their impending gigs following the scary incident. Writing on their Instagram account, they confirmed that Royel was suffering from a virus as they said: "We are really sorry to say that we need to cancel our set at Lowlands + Pukkelpop festival as Roy has been unwell with a virus since last night's show in Hamburg. "We were really looking forward to playing for you and hope we can see you at one of our other shows soon. "Thank you for all your support always [pink heart emoji] Roy + Otis." The group have been working together for the past six years but have only found mainstream success in recent years. In January 2024 they were named as an Artist to Watch by the Grammy's. Their viral cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Murder on the Dancefloor became a chart hit in Australia.
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Pop duo forced to cancel gigs after member collapsed on stage
A POPULAR pop duo have been forced to cancel a string of gigs after one of the members dramatically collapsed on stage. Royel Otis have cancelled upcoming gigs after a worrying turn on stage this week. 2 2 The Aussie pop duo had been performing in Germany at the MS Dockville festival when one member fell unwell on-stage. Consisting of Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic, footage that was circulated on TikTok appeared to show Royel collapsing to the ground mid-set. Members of the on-stage live band rushed to help as Royel stumbled backwards with his guitar still on him. He appeared to fall on his back as gasps could be heard ringing out across the shocked crowd. The band are yet to address what happened to Royel but concert-goers appeared to suggest that his terrifying fall came just 15 minutes into the band's performance. Now, the band have broken their silence to confirm they are pulling the plug on their impending gigs following the scary incident. Writing on their Instagram account, they confirmed that Royel was suffering from a virus as they said: "We are really sorry to say that we need to cancel our set at Lowlands + Pukkelpop festival as Roy has been unwell with a virus since last night's show in Hamburg. "We were really looking forward to playing for you and hope we can see you at one of our other shows soon. "Thank you for all your support always [pink heart emoji] Roy + Otis." The group have been working together for the past six years but have only found mainstream success in recent years.
Time Out
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
How to get tickets for Royel Otis in Sydney: pre-sale, dates, venue and more
It's almost time to stop being a sofa king and start filling your pockets with oysters – Sydney-born band Royel Otis have just announced a major Australian tour, and they're performing in their home city for one huge show this October. The ARIA Award-winning indie-rock duo – made up of Royel Maddell (guitars) and Otis Pavlovic (vocals) – have been tearing up the global festival circuit with recent appearances at Glastonbury (UK), Governor's Ball (New York), Lollapalooza (Chicago) and Fuji Rock (Japan). Now, they're bringing their cheeky tunes back Otis' Meet Me In The Car tour announcement comes fresh off the release of the pair's latest album hickey, featuring their infectious new single 'car'. After playing more than 100 sold-out shows last year, there's no doubt their 2025 tour will be in seriously high demand. Here's everything you need to know about getting tickets to Royel Otis' Australian tour. When is the Royel Otis Sydney show? Royel Otis will light up Sydney's Hordern Pavilion for a single hometown show on Friday, October 24. When do Royel Otis Sydney tickets go on sale? If you're keen to catch this dynamic duo live, then set your alarms – tickets drop on Monday, July 14 at 10am. You can sign up for the ticket sale via Frontier Touring. Is there a Royel Otis pre-sale? Frontier Members get first dibs on tickets, with a pre-sale kicking off on Thursday, July 10 at 10am local time. Just be sure to sign up for pre-sale access ahead of time. How much are Royel Otis tickets? General admission standing tickets are $89.90. Who is the support act for Royel Otis' Sydney show? The duo haven't revealed the support act for their homecoming tour just yet, but we'll let you know once they do. Where is Royel Otis' 2025 Australian tour? Royel Otis are set to play their biggest Aussie venues to date this October, with four massive shows lined up across the country, including: Melbourne 's Margaret Court Arena – Friday, October 17 Brisbane 's Fortitude Music Hall – Monday, October 20 Sydney 's Hordern Pavilion – Friday, October 24 Perth 's Ice Cream Factory – Wednesday, October 29 Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Royel Otis Issue Apology Following Allegations of Misogynistic Lyrics in New Single
Australian duo Royel Otis have issued an apology relating to the lyrics of their latest single, 'moody.' The single, which was released on May 9 as the first taste of their new era, was written by the pair (comprising Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic) alongside Grammy-winning songwriter Amy Allen. More from Billboard Demi Lovato Marries Jordan 'Jutes' Lutes in California Wearing Vivienne Westwood Wedding Gown Billy Ray Cyrus & Elizabeth Hurley Make Red Carpet Debut as a Couple Fans Choose MGK's 'Cliché' as This Week's Favorite New Music However, the track has reportedly attracted criticisms of misogyny, largely due to the chorus line which states, 'My girl's a b–h when she's moody.' In a press release issued alongside the song, Royel Otis remained relatively tight-lipped, simply noting 'It's a song about a girl,' in keeping with the text featured on the single's artwork. In a report from Australian outlet a former school friend of Pavlovic claimed the band were 'deleting [social media] comments that call out the lyrics and video, while only replying to the positive ones.' The friend added, 'In 2025, it's disheartening to hear a local Australian artist – someone I know or I knew – casually refer to women as 'b–hes' in their lyrics.' A statement received from the publication by Kay and Hughes Art and Entertainment Lawyers quoted the track's recent successes while downplaying the lyrical content present within. 'This song is written from a specific perspective, it is not intended to convey a broader view or standpoint about women in general,' Royel Otis said in the statement. 'We apologise if anyone understood those lyrics otherwise.' Royel Otis first formed in 2019, releasing a series of EPs between 2021 and 2023 before issuing their debut album, Pratts & Pain in 2024. Though their 'Sofa King' track reached No. 12 on the Alternative Airplay chart in 2023, the band found widespread fame last year following their cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 'Murder on the Dancefloor' for Australian radio station triple j's Like a Version series. The cover topped the Alternative Airplay charts and also peaked at No. 41 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. The group's penchant for covers was again felt when their SiriusXM session rendition of The Cranberries' 'Linger' was released, giving them their first appearance on the Hot 100 when it reached No. 94. In late 2024, Royel Otis won four ARIA Awards from eight nominations, including best group and best rock album, while producer Chris Collins won best produced release and best engineered release for Pratts & Pain. More recently, the pair performed two sold-out shows at the Troubadour in Los Angeles before announcing an additional run of U.S. dates for September and October as part of their Meet Me in the Car tour. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
