Turnstile frontman stops Oklahoma concert to eject security guard

Turnstile vocalist Brendan Yates paused the band's concert at The Criterion in Oklahoma City on October 5, 2026, after witnessing a venue security guard get physical with a concertgoer near the stage. Consequence and Loudwire both reported that Yates jumped off the stage mid-song to intervene and demanded that the security worker be removed from the venue. [1][2]

The incident took place during the performance of the song Keep It Moving, roughly three quarters of the way through the group's setlist, according to Loudwire. Fan-filmed footage shared on Reddit showed Yates pulling the security guard away from the attendee, telling staff that the guard was done, and speaking to other venue personnel before the concert resumed, Consequence reported. [1][2]

According to Loudwire, Turnstile refused to continue playing their set until venue staff escorted the security guard out of the building. Consequence noted that the singer lectured the guard regarding his physical behavior toward the fan before explaining the situation directly to the remaining security staff. [1][2]