Concert-goers are reportedly storming the gate at the Electric Zoo after the venue reached capacity
Electric Zoo concert-goers reportedly rushed to the gates on Sunday after organizers announced the venue on Randall’s Island had unexpectedly reached capacity and ticket holders were being turned away.
The chaotic scene played out on the final day of the three-day event, despite the cancellation of the first night just hours before the festival began.
“It is with great regret that we have to inform you that due to the challenges created by the cancellation on Friday, we have reached the capacity of our venue earlier than expected for today, Sunday,” said the the organizers wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
“To ensure the safety and well-being of everyone present, we will not be allowing any additional participants today.”
A participant said Rolling Stone He stormed to the gate after being told the venue had reached capacity.
“I’m never coming back,” Jeff Wang, 22, told the outlet. “The worst experience of my life.”
social media According to reports, recordings were shown Crowds of young adults rush to the entrance.
Another concert-goer, Eileen Tayam, told Rolling Stone that her 32-year-old sister was among the large group unable to enter. The sibling decided to head home as the crowd pushed forward, Tayum said.
A security guard was upset at the poor planning.
“Every single staff member at Ezoo is mad at Ezoo,” said a security officer at the outlet. “Why would you sell too many tickets?”
The NYPD said no arrests were reported.
The festival, which was headlined by some of the biggest names in EDM, was said to be in another tweet that anyone who does not board will receive a full refund.
Electric Zoo got off to a bad start when the organizers had to pull out Friday festivities as the main stage was not set up in time. The festival blamed “global supply chain disruptions”.
“Happily, Saturday and Sunday are going to be really magical,” the festival tweeted ahead of Sunday’s chaos.
