Drummer Hospitalized After Onstage Cardiac Arrest in Liverpool

During The Christians' set at Liverpool's On The Waterfront festival, drummer Lionel Duke suffered a cardiac arrest on stage, leading to an immediate halt of the performance and rapid CPR by medics before he was taken to the Heart and Chest Hospital at Broad Green. Frontman Garry Christian called for help, and a privacy screen was set up as emergency responders worked. Following the incident, The Christians expressed gratitude to fans for their support and to medical teams for their quick action. Updates from the band and eyewitnesses highlighted the crowd’s respectful silence and concern. Sting, headlining his first Liverpool concert since 1979, began his set by updating the audience about Duke's hospitalization and asked for prayers and positive thoughts. The event was marked by professionalism from staff and a dignified response from all attendees.