Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementNationalWhen the pianist fell ill on the opening night of Oscar winner Justin Hurwitz’s La La Land in Concert in Sydney, an audience member stepped up. Updated June 1, 2026 — 9:13pm,first published 9:10pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon5:46Perth battered by ‘once-in-a-generation’ stormVideo icon2:59Wind, hail and dust storms to hit South AustraliaVideo icon1:54Dogs stars throw support behind GalvinVideo icon2:02Roosters gun returns after E-scooter crashAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Hero audience member saves La La Land concert
When the pianist fell ill on the opening night of Oscar winner Justin Hurwitz’s La La Land in Concert in Sydney, an audience member stepped up.
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