Defqon.1 Cancelled Due to Extreme Heat Warning
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Because of the unusual extreme heat in the Netherlands, the world's largest hardstyle festival "Defqon.1" had to be canceled on Friday, when thousands of people were already on site. Some fans lost their temper and rioted with rage. Krone+ spoke to a local visitor.
Rejection due to heat: One of the biggest electronic music festivals, Defqon.1, was cancelled early in the Netherlands. Sport competitions and city festivals are also cancelled across Europe due to safety concerns. The Formula 1 race in Spielberg is not in danger.
Tens of thousands of festival-goers received bad news last night: the Dutch hardcore festival Defqon.1 has been cancelled due to the scorching heat. Several festival-goers only heard the news after arrival, including Belgians Jari and Jorne, who notified our editorial team via our tip line 4040.
The giant festival had to be canceled when a red heat warning was issued for the Netherlands.
The Dutch Meteorological Institute issued a red heat warning for the first time in the country's history.
In the Netherlands, the Defqon.1 festival in Biddinghuizen has been cancelled after all. "The unthinkable has happened," reads a post on the Defqon.1 Instagram page. All attendees were informed at midnight. The organization had previously decided to admit fewer festival-goers. The measures are being taken because an exceptional red alert is in effect for heat.
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