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5 Seconds of Summer guitarist returns to stage

Michael Clifford was burnt by the on-stage pyrotechnics on Saturday

Serina Sandhu
Monday 15 June 2015 12:06 BST
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5 Seconds of Summer's Michael Clifford performing at the Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards 2015 in California
5 Seconds of Summer's Michael Clifford performing at the Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards 2015 in California

The guitarist for 5 Seconds of Summer showed he was a true showman by taking to the stage last night after being burnt by pyrotechnics while performing on Saturday.

Michael Clifford's hair was set alight after he walked too close to the pyrotechnic flames on stage at their Wembley concert on the weekend.

The 19-year-old was seen on video clutching a towel to his face. Although the concert was cut short, Clifford took to Twitter to let his fans know that he was well afterwards.

They reformed last night to perform in London again after Clifford will was given the all-clear from doctors. Despite posting an image on Twitter showing half of his face covered, Clifford performed without any bandages.

A spokesman for the Australian pop group said yesterday: “Michael is recovering well after being given the all-clear by doctors. He will join the band on stage tonight at the SSE Arena for their third and final London show.”

The spokesman continued: “Michael and the band would like to thank all the fans, well wishers and particularly last night’s audience for their support. There will be no pyrotechnic production for the show this evening.”

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