Country singer Riley Green is recovering after a shocking incident at his Melbourne concert where a fan's thrown cell phone struck him in the head, requiring medical attention.
The 37-year-old "There Was This Girl" artist shared graphic photos of his stitched ear on Instagram Stories, captioning it "5 stitches later... sewed up" in a display of resilience.
In a humorous follow-up, Green posted an image of phone tethers that clip to belt loops, joking "Passin' these out at the door tonight" as a preventative measure.
Riley Green's Instagram Story. Riley Green/Instagram
The incident occurred during Green's performance at Melbourne's Margaret Court Arena when a fan hurled a phone that hit his ear. Video footage shows the singer setting down his guitar and requesting house lights to identify the perpetrator, who was subsequently removed by security.
As cameras captured the aftermath, blood was visible streaming from Green's ear down his neck. Crew members rushed to treat the injury while Green maintained his composure, asking "Am I bleeding?" before joking with the audience about his toughness.
Riley Green performs onstage during the 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tenn. Kevin Mazur/Getty
Green's representatives haven't commented to TheEntBase, but the singer shared multiple perspectives of the incident on social media, including backstage treatment photos and a blood-streaked neck image set to Merle Haggard's "The Fightin' Side of Me."
This incident highlights a growing trend of dangerous fan behavior at concerts. Bebe Rexha suffered similar injuries in 2023 when hit by a phone, resulting in assault charges for the thrower. Harry Styles, Kelsea Ballerini, and other artists have also faced projectile incidents.
Taylor Swift addressed the issue during her Eras Tour, expressing concern about thrown items while maintaining appreciation for fan gifts. Adele took a more direct approach during her Las Vegas residency, warning potential offenders with explicit threats while holding a t-shirt cannon.
