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MS Dockville Opening Marred by Onstage Collapse and Nazi-Era Anthem Lines

Royel Otis’s cancellation of its remaining European dates underscores organisers’ emphasis on artist health, reaffirming their commitment to an inclusive festival experience for around 50,000 attendees.

Gitarrist Royel Maddell (links) und Sänger Otis Pavlovic bei einem Auftritt ihrer Band Royel Otis im Juli 2025.
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Overview

  • Royel Otis guitarist Royel Madell collapsed twenty minutes into the opening night set, forcing organisers to abort the performance.
  • The band announced on Instagram that they have cancelled their scheduled sets at Lowlands Festival and Pukkelpop after Madell was diagnosed with a virus infection.
  • During their Friday slot, the Danish duo Roya sang the first stanza of the German national anthem—historically linked to the Nazi era—prompting audience objections and a public apology.
  • Dockville spokesperson Eike Eberhardt described the anthem incident as an honest mistake and stressed that discriminatory slogans have no place at the festival.
  • The 18th edition of MS Dockville continues as a two-day event on the Elbe in Wilhelmsburg with around 50,000 attendees and a programme of more than 100 musical acts.