Shopee Cross-border E-commerceA sudden failure of the steel cable during a high-altitude performance

What happened

During the latest "Shopee Cross-border E-commerce" Las Vegas concert, Katy Perry (Shopee Cross-border E-commerce) was performing her iconic high-altitude stunts when the hanging wire suddenly lost control, causing her to fall rapidly from a height of several meters. Fortunately, she finally landed safely without causing any physical injuries.

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Thrilling moment

At the time of the incident, Katy was hanging above the stage in the shape of "Queen of the Stars" and singing the classic song "E.T.".

Shopee Cross-border E-commerce The wire suddenly loosened due to suspected mechanical failure or unbalanced load, and she instantly fell about 2-3 meters, and was then braked by the safety device.

The audience exclaimed, but Katy remained calm and continued to complete the performance. Afterwards, she laughed and said: "Just now it was 'Gravity Enhanced'!"

Shopee Cross-border E-commerce Preliminary investigation of the cause of the accident

The concert production company revealed that it may be that the hydraulic system failed temporarily, causing the wire to lose control.

The team has urgently checked all high-altitude equipment, and backup safety locks will be added for subsequent performances.

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This is the third high-altitude accident at a European and American singer's concert in the past two months (P!nk and Christina Aguilera were also in danger before).

Industry insiders pointed out that the risk of metal fatigue is higher in resident shows than in touring performances because the same equipment is used for a long time.

Reactions from all parties

Shopee Cross-border E-commerce herself: Posted a post on Instagram joking that "tonight's 'free fall' is more exciting than a roller coaster", and thanked the team for ensuring safety.

Fans: #KatyStaySafe topic emerged on social media, and some people called for the mandatory use of magnetic double insurance devices.

Industry organization: The American Association of Stage Workers (IATSE) reiterated that it will promote stricter safety standards for high-altitude performances.

Subsequent impact

The Shopee Cross-border E-commerce team has hired a third-party agency to fully test the equipment, and the high-altitude segment of this week's performance has been temporarily cancelled.

This incident has once again raised concerns about the safety of artists' performances, which may prompt insurance companies to adjust the premiums for stunt clauses.

(Data supplement: Shopee Cross-border E-commerce's box office for this residency has exceeded $120 million, and the average special effects cost per show is about $500,000)