Nova Rock: After the scum, the dust returned

While the fans mobilized the last forces for bands like Airbourne, Finch and Wizo on the final day, director Ewald Tatar took stock in the APA interview: “The festival has experienced a lot, but in the end it turned out what we all wanted: the big one Party, the big festival, the first one after the pandemic.” Being able to start the open air after heavy rain on Thursday was a “hussar ride”.

From Wednesday to Friday, around 70 millimeters of rain fell on the Pannonia Fields within 72 hours, according to ZAMG. The ground, which had softened a bit from the previous week’s rain, could no longer absorb the water. The result was long waiting times on arrival because the parking areas were inaccessible for a long time. “As soon as the initial frustration subsided, the mood turned positive,” said Tatar. “I’m not sure if I’m going to one nova skirt felt such a positive force out there as I have now.”

At the end the sun burned down from the sky at around 30 degrees. In view of the weather at the beginning it was hardly thought possible, but on Sunday the dust returned to the Pannonia Fields in Burgenland. The departure had started in the early afternoon, tents – if they had remained intact – and folding chairs were packed up and taken away in handcarts.

But many also persevered and gathered in front of the Blue or Red Stage. Finch introduced himself as a “clown from East Berlin” on the latter: the rapper lived up to his now discarded suffix “antisocial”, as his texts were mainly about intoxicating substances and sex. After all, one of his battle cries is “No party without cocaine.” In keeping with the style, he presented himself on stage not only with a DJ and corapper, but also with his own bar – which of course led to several cocktails drunk on ex. “If I forget my lyrics, it’s your fault!” he let the goading audience know. Wouldn’t have mattered, at least they showed up nova Rocker remarkably text-safe.

Liquids were also the focus at Airbourne, with the Australian AC/DC imitators primarily betting on sweat and beer. Singer/guitarist Joel O’Keeffe let a roadie carry him on his shoulders during the smash “Girls in Black”, still playing guitar, as the idiosyncratic duo paced the cheering rows surrounded by several photographers. And of course a beer can was opened with a hit on the head and thrown into the audience. skirt‘n’Roll can be so easy.

It was followed by the Swedish metal band In Flames. Matching the weather, Gentleman should provide reggae vibes in the evening. Billy Talent and Five Finger Death Punch were expected to headline the Blue Stage. Musical highlights of the festival were Maneskin, Deichkind, Kraftklub and Muse. Placebo represented the Foo Fighters with their British undercooled but dense sound, whose guest performance premiered on nova skirt would have been.

The festival will take place from June 7th to 10th in 2023. The fact that many bands who are almost part of the inventory of the Open Air took part this year caused a lot of discussion in advance. “The booking issue always polarizes,” said Tatar. “I would have ideas about who should play everything here. But unfortunately it often remains a wish because the bands aren’t there at the time, can’t come or maybe they’re not affordable. The concept nova skirt will not change. And it shouldn’t have been that wrong this year, we’re sold out.” 225,000 music fans were welcomed over the four days.

The Red Cross, with 120 paramedics and six emergency doctors on site, was able to draw a positive balance on Sunday, as it did on every day. “It was a completely quiet night with no major events. That was surprising because it was the party night par excellence,” said Manuel Komosny from the Red Cross. The total number of bets will remain below those of previous years. The main items to be treated were insect bites, blunt injuries and lacerations. According to the spokesman, 1,850 people were treated at the site and 517 people were transported, 75 of them to hospitals.

The ÖAMTC expected a total of around 500 calls – from jump starters to lost car keys. Ruts and furrows could be problematic on the journey home. It was called to respect.