No sooner has Nova Rock passed in Nickelsdorf than the weather calms down again. The rain showers continue. “The festival was peaceful, there were no serious crimes or incidents,” summed up the police commander, Major Thomas Peck.
Every year thunderous guitars release the tension that hangs in the air far above the Pannonia Fields II in Nickelsdorf. The weather god doesn’t seem to be a fan of heavy metal or hard rock, as one good-natured fan pointed out with a big grin.
Best mood
Cloudburst and Gatsch can’t dampen the frenetic enthusiasm for top bands whirling across the stage, loud sounds pouring from the jukeboxes and the whipping Falco gusts as the crowning glory of the festival. 200,000 visitors were wildly enthusiastic when their idols performed.
Free from gossip
And those who wanted to drive home after the concert fireworks, but got stuck in the swamp of the parking lot with their own car, could count on active help. 12 tractors were ready to free the cars from the plight. Already after the first heavy rain showers there were more than 1000 passenger cars.
police checks
Up to 200 police officers and members of the organizer’s security staff were present 24 hours a day. To ensure prompt assistance, a separate police station was set up next to the operations center for the visitors.
As part of a focus campaign with the National Traffic Service, 1,000 drivers were checked on Saturday and 747 alcohol tests were carried out. 17 of the drivers checked had consumed more alcohol than allowed or used drugs. During the festival, a total of 35 drunk drivers or drivers under the influence of addictive substances were stopped. In addition, 95 reports of theft and 42 reports of the Narcotics Act were issued.
Source: Krone
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