Radio 1 Big Weekend cut Twenty One Pilots set short over 'safety risk'

Twenty One Pilots

Some fans are complaining after Radio 1 Big Weekend cut short the Twenty One Pilots set over a "risk" to the band's safety.

In an official statement released on Twitter, BBC Radio 1 said it was "sad" the set was stopped, but that safety is always the "first priority".

Tyler Joseph - one half of Twenty One Pilots - is known for climbing around the stage when he performs.

This is what prompted the set to be cut short, Big Weekend officials confirmed.

BBC Radio 1 tweeted: "The safety of our artists is always our first priority. Sadly we felt there was a risk & had to cut @twentyonepilots short. We're sad too."

Fans on social media said they were disappointed the pair hadn't had the chance to complete their performance.

Katya tweeted: "Just shows that the world isn't ready for twenty one pilots just yet."

Another fan wrote: "Things to know when u hire twenty one pilots: They are not a normal band, they will climb things, it will be the best show you've ever seen."

But not everyone felt the same.

Libby tweeted: "TWENTY ONE PILOTS!!!! Thank you Big Weekend so MUCH."

BBC Radio 1 shared a photograph on Instagram of Tyler walking out into the arms of the crowd at Big Weekend.

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