Dan + Shay Concert Ends in Absolutely Adorable Riot

A concert by pop-country duo Dan + Shay went awry this week as the show ended with the most precious riot you’ll ever hear of. No arrests were reported, but the group’s encore was cancelled as the audience erupted in a flurry of glitter and off-beat dancing.

Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney bid adieu to the throng of adoring teen girls and middle-aged women after singing their hit “From the Ground Up,” fully intending to return to the stage to play a couple more songs, but things didn’t go according to plan. 

As confetti cannons fired clouds of sparkling pinks and purples aloft and balloons fell from the rafters, the fans completely lost their overjoyed minds. Screams and slumber party style chants echoed across the arena, balloons were popped, and colorful but sensible sandals were thrown onto the stage during the delightful chaos.

“There were stuffed animals and personalized tumblers flying through the air,” said concert-goer MareighLenn Little. “Like, we were all just so excited and happy we couldn’t contain ourselves.”

“I got glitter in my eyes, and my mom got hit in the face with a hair scrunchie, but we didn’t care.” laughed Dan + Shay super-fan Leighckleeigh Carrington. 

The arena floor was an Instagrammable mess of bracelets, bubble-lettered posters, beach balls, and scarves by the time the charming kerfuffle was through and promoters said they’d pitch in for the additional clean-up crew required. 

Though no serious injuries were reported, several dozen of the adult concert-goers did request to speak to the manager (of the tour, of the venue? No one was certain).