Austria’s Electric Love curtailed due to weather
The final day of the 70,000-capacity event didn't start until 8:45 pm due to forecasted strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning
News By Lisa Henderson | 8 July 2024
Austrian festival Electric Love was forced to shut down for half a day due to the threat of severe weather. The 70,000-capacity event in Salzburg was scheduled for 4–6 July but its final day was hampered due to forecasted strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning.
Organisers announced at 10:30 on Saturday (6 July) that the festival grounds were expected to open at 20:00, which meant the day’s programming was slashed in half.
Camping guests were advised to “secure their tents” by 16:00 and…
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