Tunes are being played. Paraphrased: Songs are heard. - At Rock am Park, cautious fans and performers interact closely.
For three days, music fans flocked to Rock im Park, enjoying non-stop music, sunshine and partying. Emergency services reported that the festival was generally peaceful on Sunday. Medical staff mainly treated participants for insect bites, small injuries, and heart issues. The stages sometimes became political arenas.
By noon on the final day of the festival, crowds were already gathering in front of the stages, looking rather worn-out after three days of non-stop celebrating. "We might be dead, but we're happy," said a 28-year-old woman who had traveled to Rock im Park from Braunschweig on Thursday. "My feet are bloody - I've been dancing so much," added her 29-year-old friend.
More than 70 bands performed on the festival's three stages during the three days. The Berlin punk rockers Die Ärzte, the American rock band Queens Of The Stone Age, and the metal group Avenged Sevenfold were slated to perform at the end of the evening on Sunday. The twin festival Rock am Ring, which was held in the Eifel at the same time, invited the same bands to perform at different times.
During their sets, many bands interacted with the audience. Die Leoniden brought a piano onto the stage's front row, where singer Jakob Amr was surrounded by the audience as they clapped along. Sascha Madsen from the band Madsen had himself carried through the crowd while singing in red socks. The entire band of Kraftclub joined the audience. Many bands also took political positions during their performances, denouncing fascism and intolerance.
A tense moment occurred on Saturday when, according to police, two men shouted racist slogans near the "L'amour toujours" song by Riesendrad. Witnesses confronted the 28- and 30-year-old offenders after the ride. The organizers reported that the culprits had received a house ban and stressed: "Any form of discrimination, hatred, and violence is not tolerated at Rock im Park."
The relentless heat of the summer led many attendees to seek respite at water stations, which sometimes caused long queues. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and decorative sun hats were essential items for the weekend. Few shady areas were available, making them highly sought-after.
Instead of alcohol, several visitors preferred non-alcoholic cold beverages and ice. Volker Steinbauer from the Bavarian Red Cross (BRK), who directed rescue operations on site, noticed a more careful approach towards partying. He stated: "Alcohol consumption appears to be under control this year."
More than 1,200 first responders were present by Sunday, according to the BRK. Many of the paramedics and paramedics had only just concluded their flood relief efforts in Bavaria. Taheri-Sohi commented: "The visitors are very grateful and show a lot of respect."
A heartfelt appreciation came from a 60-year-old man. During the previous year's Rock im Park, Stefan Hofmann had unexpectedly collapsed. Remarkably, paramedics and doctors happened to be close by and were able to revive him instantly. At Rock im Park, the passionate festival-goer reunited with his rescuers: "These individuals saved my life," he said.
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- The fervent enthusiasm for music was evident in the crowd at Rock im Park, where bands like Queens of the Stone Age and Madsen engaged with the audience, creating unforgettable moments.
- For three days, men and women alike flocked to the Eifel for Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, enjoying the festivities, sunshine, and non-stop music, with many drinking non-alcoholic beverages for a more controlled experience.
- Witnesses confronted two men who shouted racist slogans at Rock im Park during a musical performance, emphasizing the festival's intolerance for any form of discrimination or hatred.
- Due to the intense heat, attendees at Rock im Park ran to water stations for refreshing relief, while sunscreen and protective hats were essential items to shield against the sun.
- In a touching moment, a man who had been rescued by medical personnel at Rock im Park the previous year rejoiced with his rescuers, expressing his gratitude for the second chance at enjoying the music festivals in Germany.
