After Chris Martin's fall on stage, can we keep performers safe? 

The Coldplay frontman fell through a stage in Australia over the weekend, while we have also seen the likes of The Weeknd and Harry Styles struck with objects recently

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In recent months, concertgoers have witnessed plenty of unexpected onstage drama.

The latest example came from Coldplay’s sold-out Sunday show in Melbourne. Lead singer Chris Martin took a sudden plunge through a trapdoor, catching fans off guard, before re-emerging with a laugh and reassuring wave.