Man Arrested, Charged Following Stage Invasion at Katy Perry Sydney Concert

During Katy Perry's Lifetimes Tour performance at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena on June 9th, a man identified as Johnson Wen, known for his history of stage invasions, unexpectedly joined her onstage, putting his arm around her before security removed him. Perry responded to the disruption by encouraging the crowd to enjoy the unique show, while visibly surprised by the intrusion. Wen was arrested and charged with entering enclosed land and obstructing a person in the performance of duties, later granted conditional bail with a six-month ban from Sydney Olympic Park precinct, where the venue is located. Wen, a so-called "serial prankster," has previously invaded stages at events including The Weeknd's Melbourne concert and various sporting events, posting videos of these acts on TikTok. The incident is prompting increased security measures for Perry's ongoing Australian tour, which includes further dates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Authorities and fans alike expressed concern over Wen's repeated breaches and the potential safety risks they pose.