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Serial Stage Invader Charged for Storming Katy Perry’s Sydney Concert Stage

Known for past invasions, Johnson Wen now faces court after being granted conditional bail; he has been banned from the Sydney Olympic Park precinct for six months.

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Overview

  • The breach occurred when Wen rushed onstage during Perry’s “Hot N Cold” performance at Qudos Bank Arena and put his arm around her before security intervened.
  • Perry remained composed, resumed her set and quipped that there would never be another show like it, earning praise for her professionalism.
  • NSW Police charged Wen with entering enclosed land and obstructing a person performing their duties; he has been granted conditional bail.
  • Authorities issued a six-month ban barring Wen from the Sydney Olympic Park precinct and set his next court appearance for June 23.
  • Wen, known on TikTok as “Pyjama Man,” has a history of stage and pitch invasions, including disruptions at a Weeknd concert in Melbourne and major sporting events.