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A much-hyped appearance from Atlanta hip-hop trio Migos was set to be the story of Bluesfest on Thursday, but it was a rowdy crowd that stole the show.
Perhaps Bluesfest executives saw it coming – security dealt with several issues during prior shows with rappers 50 Cent and Fetty Wap. The festival instituted a policy on Thursday restricting in/out privileges after 6 p.m., according to a festival official, to alleviate congestion at the front gate.
It was an issue Thursday, and Bluesfest delayed the start of the Migos set by 30 minutes to allow more fans through the line and onto the grounds.
Unfortunately, once they got there, they formed a massive crush to the front of the stage, a space already fully occupied by early arriving fans who had camped out for the prime territory.
Many of those fans, including several slight young girls, appeared to be in distress once people began pushing their way to the front, according to a Citizen photographer stationed at the front of the stage who shot the melee.
Security carries a young woman from the crushing crowd waiting for Migos as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum.
The crowd swelled as a DJ kept the hype going at the City Stage, while the Migos trio of rappers Quavi, Offset and Takeoff remained backstage.
A Bluesfest official came onstage to plead with the crowd to take a step back, and security was kept busy pulling people out of the crowd.
Another disturbing trend materialized when what appeared to be full cans of beer sailed through the air, no doubt landing on some hapless fan up front. There were also several reports describing groups of people throwing rocks at security guards. A security guard, his head bandaged, said he was one of several guards struck by flying rocks thrown by unruly and unwelcome guests.
as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum.
Several people were seen dragged out of the sweaty crowd with blood dripping down their faces, though security later said there were no serious injuries.
Volunteers told several people wearing VIP badges to keep the passes close, as there were several reports of passes being lifted in the fast-moving crowd.
The mayhem continued after Migos finally hit the stage at 7:45, with the Auto-tune MCs demanding the crowd get their hands up as they played the tunes that made them BET’s group of the year, with Get Right Witcha, Slippery, What the Price and Bad & Boujee.
But it may have been their tune Fight Night, with a video screen projecting classic boxing matches, that best captured the spirit of this night.
Security helps a woman out of the crushing huge crowd waiting for Migos as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum.
The crush continued as Migos ended their set at 8:30 p.m. sharp, then demanded the crowd rush over to the neighbouring Claridge Stage for “my brother,” fellow Atlanta rapper Lil Yachty.
Streams of fans made the haphazard dash across the Canadian War Museum lawn to stake out a space at the side stage.
One contracted security guard, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Thursday’s young crowd was considerably more challenging than on most Bluesfest nights.
The crushing huge crowd waiting for Migos as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum.
“It’s like a war zone out there tonight,” he said, minutes after two of his fellow guards were “jumped” by a group of young men trying to burst through Gate 2. That altercation brought several Ottawa police officers running to the scene, though there was no immediate word on charges.
“People just want to fight us for some reason,” the guard said. “It’s crazy out there.”
Photos: Thursday at Bluesfest/July 13, 2017
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Perhaps Bluesfest executives saw it coming – security dealt with several issues during prior shows with rappers 50 Cent and Fetty Wap. The festival instituted a policy on Thursday restricting in/out privileges after 6 p.m., according to a festival official, to alleviate congestion at the front gate.
It was an issue Thursday, and Bluesfest delayed the start of the Migos set by 30 minutes to allow more fans through the line and onto the grounds.
Unfortunately, once they got there, they formed a massive crush to the front of the stage, a space already fully occupied by early arriving fans who had camped out for the prime territory.
Many of those fans, including several slight young girls, appeared to be in distress once people began pushing their way to the front, according to a Citizen photographer stationed at the front of the stage who shot the melee.
Security carries a young woman from the crushing crowd waiting for Migos as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum.
The crowd swelled as a DJ kept the hype going at the City Stage, while the Migos trio of rappers Quavi, Offset and Takeoff remained backstage.
A Bluesfest official came onstage to plead with the crowd to take a step back, and security was kept busy pulling people out of the crowd.
Another disturbing trend materialized when what appeared to be full cans of beer sailed through the air, no doubt landing on some hapless fan up front. There were also several reports describing groups of people throwing rocks at security guards. A security guard, his head bandaged, said he was one of several guards struck by flying rocks thrown by unruly and unwelcome guests.
as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum.
Several people were seen dragged out of the sweaty crowd with blood dripping down their faces, though security later said there were no serious injuries.
Volunteers told several people wearing VIP badges to keep the passes close, as there were several reports of passes being lifted in the fast-moving crowd.
The mayhem continued after Migos finally hit the stage at 7:45, with the Auto-tune MCs demanding the crowd get their hands up as they played the tunes that made them BET’s group of the year, with Get Right Witcha, Slippery, What the Price and Bad & Boujee.
But it may have been their tune Fight Night, with a video screen projecting classic boxing matches, that best captured the spirit of this night.
Security helps a woman out of the crushing huge crowd waiting for Migos as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum.
The crush continued as Migos ended their set at 8:30 p.m. sharp, then demanded the crowd rush over to the neighbouring Claridge Stage for “my brother,” fellow Atlanta rapper Lil Yachty.
Streams of fans made the haphazard dash across the Canadian War Museum lawn to stake out a space at the side stage.
One contracted security guard, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Thursday’s young crowd was considerably more challenging than on most Bluesfest nights.
The crushing huge crowd waiting for Migos as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum.
“It’s like a war zone out there tonight,” he said, minutes after two of his fellow guards were “jumped” by a group of young men trying to burst through Gate 2. That altercation brought several Ottawa police officers running to the scene, though there was no immediate word on charges.
“People just want to fight us for some reason,” the guard said. “It’s crazy out there.”
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as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Lil Yachty on the Claridge Homes Stage as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Fans cheer for Lil Yachty on the Claridge Homes Stage as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Lil Yachty on the Claridge Homes Stage as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Lil Yachty slips between two speakers while performing on the Claridge Homes Stage as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Migos on stage as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
An overcome Lil Yachty fan is pulled from the crushing crowd as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Migos on stage as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Migos on stage as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
The crushing huge crowd waiting for Migos as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Migos on stage as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Two women escape the crushing crowd waiting for Migos by being in the VIP section as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Security helps a woman out of the crushing huge crowd waiting for Migos as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
A bedazzled hip hop fan waits for Migos to perform as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
The crushing huge crowd waiting for Migos as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
A woman is helped out of the huge crowd waiting for Migos as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Security carries a young woman from the crushing crowd waiting for Migos as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Young women react to the crushing crowd as they wait for Migos at RBC Bluesfest on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Young women react to the crushing crowd as they wait for Migos as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Ottawa native Maurice Moore performs on the Claridge Homes stage as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Hip hop fans Laura Coon, 18, and Liz Allen, 20, grab a quick selfie before artist Maurice Moore performs as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Young hip hop fans arrive for day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Hip hop fans dance in the crowd during Maurice Moore as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Ottawa native Maurice Moore performs on the Claridge Homes stage as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Ottawa native Maurice Moore performs on the Claridge Homes stage as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Ottawa native Maurice Moore performs on the Claridge Homes stage as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Sydney Ippolito, 17, (from left), Byanna Kuhn, 17, and Heather Mackie, 17, with her glitter on for the artist Migos as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
Heather Mackie, 17, has her glitter on for the artist Migos as day seven of the RBC Bluesfest takes place on the grounds of the Canadian War Museum. Wayne Cuddington/Postmedia
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