The recent Boardmasters music festival experienced a crowd surge that reportedly left a small number of concertgoers injured. Devon and Cornwall police have described the incident as isolated, saying that those affected have received treatment on-site from medical staff or have been taken to the hospital for further checks. Fortunately, none of the injuries sustained are considered serious. As a result of the crowd surge, the festival organizers were forced to cancel a scheduled DJ set. They indicated on Twitter that the decision was made to give their on-site teams the opportunity to respond to the situation. However, Boardmasters confirmed that their pit and medical teams acted immediately to assist those involved.
Given that Boardmasters was given permission to increase its capacity, bringing expected attendance to around 58,000, some fans attending the event expressed their concern over the poor infrastructure. They warned parents not to send their kids to the festival as they felt it had become an overcrowded and drug-infested unorganized mess. One mother disclosed that despite the massive crowd surge, security seemed to do nothing to help those affected. Several festival attendees and worried parents took to social media to express their concerns over the poor signal on the site. Replay videos of trampled concertgoers and crushed stages were also posted.
The Boardmasters Festival is a yearly event that attracts music enthusiasts from all parts of the world and is well-known for providing up-and-coming artists with the opportunity to showcase their talents. In November, the organizers announced the first wave of artists that would be performing at this year’s festival, including Stormzy, Becky Hill, and Chase & Status, among others. The festival lineup is typically comprised of over 30 acts. However, from the reactions of those who attend Boardmasters and who have been following the disaster that occurred this year, the festival organizers may need to improve their safety protocols if they want to continue to attract music lovers to the event.
In conclusion, the Boardmasters music festival suffered a scary situation when a crowd surge left several attendees injured. Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported, and the Boardmasters pit and medical teams were on hand to assist those involved. As the festival organisers continue their annual tradition of providing new artists the chance to showcase their talents, they may need to consider strengthening their safety protocols in response to the concerns raised by worried attendees and parents. While the Boardmasters Festival is seen as a popular event with musicians and music lovers alike, the recent crowd surge is a reminder of how things can quickly get out of hand, and how organisers should always factor in visitor safety above all else
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