Following the contentious 2023 version of Electric Zoo, police have reportedly confirmed the competition on Randall’s Island was overbooked.
According to PIX11, the NYPD mentioned on Tuesday that passes to Electric Zoo had been oversold by 7,000. After organizers introduced they had been denying entry on Sunday because of capability issues, movies of ticket-holders storming the competition’s gates circulated on social media.
Electric Zoo in the end cited unexpected challenges that arose from the controversial cancellation of the competition’s first day, which they attributed to provide chain points.
“It is with deep regret that we need to inform you that due to the challenges caused by Friday cancelation [sic], we have reached our venue’s capacity earlier than anticipated for today, Sunday,” reads a statement posted to Electric Zoo’s social media. “For the safety and well-being of everyone on site, we will not be admitting any additional attendees today. If you are on your way or were planning to come later, we kindly ask that you refrain from coming to the festival site.”
Roughly 88,000 individuals attended Electric Zoo this 12 months, in line with the NYPD. Organizers mentioned they’re issuing full refunds to holders of the competition’s Friday ticket in addition to those that had been denied entry on Sunday.
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