Electric Zoo concertgoers reportedly rushed the gate Sunday after organizers said that the venue on Randall’s Island had unexpectedly reached capacity and ticket holders would be turned away.
The chaotic scene unfolded during the final day of the three-day event, though the first night was called off just hours before the festival was supposed to get underway.
“It is with deep regret that we need to inform you that due to the challenges caused by Friday cancellation, we have reached our venue’s capacity earlier than anticipated for today, Sunday,” the“For the safety and well-being of everyone on site, we will not be admitting any additional attendees today.”“I’m never coming back,” 22-year-old Jeff Wang told the outlet. “Worse experience of my life.”
Concertgoers at the Electric Zoo festival on Randall’s Island rushed the gate after the venue reached capacity on September 3, 2023.footage reportedly showedAnother concertgoer, Eileen Tayam told Rolling Stone her 32-year-old sister was part of the large group that couldn’t enter. The sibling decided to go home as crowds forced their way forward, Tayum said. A woman jumping past the gate after the crowd rushed in.A security guard blasted the organizers for poor planning.
“On a brighter note, Saturday and Sunday are set to be truly magical,” the festival tweeted before Sunday’s mess.
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