“This type of behavior is completely unacceptable”: Rüfüs Du Sol breaks silence on fan assault at Rose Bowl Show amid overcrowding complaint

As the glow of a triumphant sold-out stadium faded, Rüfüs Du Sol were confronted with a night overshadowed by alarming violence. At the Rose Bowl Show in Pasadena on August 16, 2025, a woman was struck unconscious in a brutal blow over an accidental spill of a drink. The footage, shared widely online, captured a man returning sharply some 30 minutes after the spill to assault the fan and her companions during the opening act. 

While the Pasadena Police Department has confirmed an investigation is underway, hashtags and comment threads erupted with intense concern over venue safety and crowd management. Among the storm of reaction, one question took shape: what pressure does the Rose Bowl Show face under mounting complaint about overcrowding? This concern has now drawn a public response from the band, emphasizing their horror at the assault and affirming their commitment to safe experiences for fans.

Rüfüs Du Sol responds: Addressing fan assault amid overcrowding complaints

In a statement shared via their Instagram stories, Rüfüs Du Sol addressed the shocking assault at their Rose Bowl performance. "Delivering moments for our fans to gather and celebrate safely is what we live for. We have been heartbroken to hear of the act of violence that took place during the opening act on Saturday," the band said, adding: 

“This type of behavior is completely unacceptable anywhere and the fact that this happened at one of our shows was devastating to learn about.” 

They asked anyone with information to come forward and help police, who have already opened an investigation.

The assault happened on August 16 after what started as a minor accident. A drink was spilled on a man in the crowd, and the woman and her partner immediately apologized. Roughly 30 minutes later, the same man returned and struck her, knocking her unconscious and leaving her injured. She eventually regained consciousness in the venue’s medical tent, but by then the concert was over for her.

The attack was caught on video, and police filed a report soon after. Investigators have said they are confident they’ll be able to identify the suspect.

The violence has also reignited concerns about how the Rose Bowl Show was managed. Many fans took to social media, describing the stadium as dangerously overcrowded.

Some said the aisles were so packed they could barely move, while others complained that security seemed unprepared, leaving people unable to get in or out of their seats safely. One concertgoer remarked, 

“Security had no control over the crowd in the stands … it was quite literally a free-for-all,” while others warned of potential tragedy.

Rüfüs Du Sol’s response came amid a swell of public scrutiny, intensified by video evidence and social backlash and placing pressure on both the venue and organizers. Their statement struck quite a sorrowful tone, seeming to aim to distance the band from event-management missteps while emphasizing their values: that shared joy and safety must go hand in hand.