Royal Blood below fireplace after branding Radio 1’s Big Weekend viewers ‘pathetic’ at Dundee music pageant

A rock band has come below fireplace for “throwing a tantrum” and criticising the group at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Dundee.

Royal Blood frontman Mike Kerr branded the viewers “pathetic” for his or her obvious lack of enthusiasm.

The Brit Award-winning duo carried out on the primary stage on Sunday, which additionally included Wet Leg, Niall Horan, Anne-Marie and headliner Lewis Capaldi on the line-up.

The English band – comprising singer/bassist Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher – started to mock the group throughout their set.

Kerr stated: “Well, I guess I should introduce ourselves seeing as no one actually knows who we are. We’re called Royal Blood and this is rock music. Who likes rock music? Nine people, brilliant.”

He later quipped: “We’re having to clap ourselves because that was so pathetic. Well done, Ben.”

At one level Kerr addressed the digicam operator, saying: “Yes, even he’s clapping.” He then turned to the group and added: “What does that say about you?”

At the top of the set, Kerr caught his center fingers as much as the viewers as he stormed off.

Royal Blood’s three studio albums have every topped the UK albums chart. Their fourth, Back to the Water Below, is because of be launched this September.

Upcoming exhibits this summer season embody Glastonbury and TRNSMT, in addition to headline performances at Kendal Calling and Y Not Festival.

Radio 1’s Big Weekend happened in Dundee’s Camperdown Park between Friday and Sunday.

The band’s efficiency has since been faraway from the BBC’s on-line protection, however a video shared by The Rock Revival has gone viral on Twitter.

Music followers have been fast to hit again.

Chelsea Cochrane stated: “This is downright embarrassing and reeks of entitlement.

“Could’ve merely not agreed to play in the event you did not see your self becoming into the line-up, or resolve to take the payday and simply attempt to placed on a great present.”

Jamie Kent added: “Royal Blood are good dwell, however respect the viewers.

“This is a festival not a Royal Blood gig and you’re playing before arguably the biggest British artist right now in Lewis Capaldi, 70%-plus aren’t here for you.

“Should be making an attempt to make new followers at festivals like this.”

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Stuart Milne stated: “Huge fan of Royal Blood and their music, however throwing a tantrum like this at a crowd full of youngsters is not as ‘rock n roll’ as you assume it’s.

“You were on the line-up between Niall Horan and Lewis Capaldi. Go have a lie down.”

Kieran Hamill added: “I love Royal Blood but this is David Brent level cringe.

“A grown man speaking about rock music and strolling off like one of many Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”

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However, some sympathised with the group.

One stated: “State of the responses to this.

“Royal Blood shall be co-headlining on the greatest pageant on the planet this summer season. They deserve the group to be giving it a bit. Proper music like that is dying these days. Kids have not obtained a clue.”

Another added: “I used to be there and loved Royal Blood.

“However, the Sunday audience had a large proportion of kids and a crowd predominantly there to see Lewis Capaldi.

“Not precisely going to go down a storm in that atmosphere.”

Askern Music Fest replied: “Festival organisers put them on [before] Niall Horan and Lewis Capaldi, whose concept was that?”