Overview

• During The Christians’ set at On The Waterfront festival on June 22, drummer Lionel Duke collapsed on stage from a cardiac arrest and was treated by on-site medics.
• Emergency responders transferred Duke by ambulance to Broadgreen Heart & Chest Hospital, where he was placed in an induced coma after surgery.
• Headliner Sting carried on with his performance after receiving the band’s blessing, updating the crowd on Duke’s condition and singing “Fragile” in tribute.
• The band’s manager and members have publicly commended the festival medical team for their swift action and expressed gratitude for the outpouring of fan messages.
• As of June 24, Duke remains in the ICU and The Christians are using social media to provide regular updates on his condition.