Billie Eilish's Vegan Concert Stir: Fans React to All-Plant Menu at London Arena
Billie Eilish Serves Up a Plant-Based Pandal at Her London Concert, But Not All Fans Were Impressed
The pop sensation's Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour stopped by the O2 Arena in London for six nights, and Billie made sure to bring her eco-friendly vibes with her. In a major coup for veganism, she enforced a completely plant-based food policy at the venue, making it the first-ever fully vegan event at the iconic spot.
The 23-year-old superstar, known for her powerful voice and edgy style, has long been an advocate for animal rights and veganism. And it seems like she's taking her passion to new heights - or should we say, new plates?
For the special evening, every food vendor was required to offer 100% plant-based options, ditching all animal products from the arena for the night. The menu featured a range of tasty treats, including peri-peri haloumi wraps, corn naan, chipotle tacos, pizzas, and pancakes. Yum!
However, not all fans were thrilled with the vegan offerings. One attendee told thescholarlynote.com that some concertgoers were left disappointed with the food options after shelling out upwards of £70 for their tickets.
"Punters were less than impressed with the vegan options - a mixture of pizzas, cauliflower bits and loaded fries - with more than one asking, 'Did they run out of meat or something?' When venue staff explained that the directive had come from Billie herself, they were largely met with eye rolls and groans," our source revealed.
But don't worry, plant-based fans - it's not all bad news! The curated drinks menu seemed to be a bigger hit, and we're sure many attendees will have enjoyed their vegan treats while belting out their favorite Billie tunes.
Before the show started, Billie even treated fans to a short film about veganism, the environment, and her efforts to reduce waste on tour. Her crew has also been eating plant-based food on tour, and her merch is made using sustainable practices. Talk about going green!
A Star-Studded Family Affair
But wait, there's more! Billie Eilish isn't just a talented pop star - she comes from a family of actors. Yep, you read that right! Her mum, Maggie Baird, has appeared in shows like Friends, The X Files, Six Feet Under, and Bones, while her dad, Patrick O'Connell, has starred in movies like Iron Man and TV shows like The West Wing.
Fans are still reeling from the discovery, with many taking to social media to share their shock. One Twitter user wrote: "Both of her parents are actors! Who knew Billie was a nepo baby?" Another asked: "So Billie is a Nepo Baby?"
Even Billie's older brother Finneas has made a name for himself in the music industry, working as a record producer.
The Verdict
Despite some fans being underwhelmed by the vegan options, it seems like Billie's passion for plant-based living and her commitment to reducing waste are truly inspiring. And who knows - maybe one day we'll see more vegan events at the O2 Arena!
After all, as Billie's mum once said: "It was never something I strayed from or, you know, had a hard time with." Now that's what we call a star-studded family affair!
