Who Is the Viral 'Red Bandana Girl' From the Billie Eilish Concert Incident in Miami?

It was a moment of connection that almost turned dangerous. During a performance at the Kaseya Centre in Miami on Thursday (9 October), pop superstar Billie Eilish moved along the stage, interacting with the first row of her adoring fans. Suddenly, one person reached out, aggressively yanking her by the arm and pulling her into the barricade.

As the crowd gasped and her security team rushed in, another figure emerged from the chaos—a fan in a red bandana who did not hesitate to step in and defend the singer. In an instant, she became the viral hero of the night.

A Hero At The Barricade

Multiple fan-shot videos captured the shocking incident from various angles, but they all showed one constant: the quick-thinking woman who confronted the person responsible. As footage of her speedy response circulated online, she was dubbed the 'red bandana girl'.

The act of solidarity quickly caught the attention of Eilish's brother and close collaborator, Finneas. On Saturday (11 October), he posted on social media to celebrate her actions, writing, 'Red bandana girl from last night's show rules', as reported by The Independent.

The woman has since been identified as Aniyah (social media handle @Aniyahyanelly). Overwhelmed by the positive attention, she responded on X, formerly known as Twitter, writing: 'Thank you guys sm [so much] for all the love, and comments, and edits'.

In recognition of her bravery, the ticket-selling platform StubHub has organised to send Aniyah to another Eilish concert. 'Our hero deserves another night at [the] barricade so we got her tickets and are sending her back!! thank you Aniyah for stepping up with no hesitation', the company wrote on Instagram.

Following the incident, the Miami Police Department provided a statement to Entertainment Weekly, confirming that 'The person was ejected from the Kaseya Centre. That was all'.

A Growing Concern For Performer Safety

The encounter has reignited conversations about the safety of performers at live events. In 2023, Adele criticised fans who had forgotten 'show etiquette' after a series of incidents where artists were hit by items thrown on stage. From Lady Gaga to Harry Styles and Taylor Swift, many musicians have had objects thrown at them by concertgoers, with items ranging from food like cabbage to electronics such as mobile phones and roses.

This was not the first time Eilish had been on the receiving end of such behaviour. In December of last year, she was hit by a necklace mid-performance. Footage showed the singer sighing with disappointment before continuing the song. Eilish is currently on the second leg of her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour.

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