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Rock am Ring and Rock im Park Endure Rain and Traffic Chaos While Marking 40th and 30th Editions

Organizers deploy cashless payments plus free livestream support for nearly 180,000 sold-out attendees.

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Overview

  • Rock am Ring welcomes about 90,000 fans at Nürburgring in its 40th year while Rock im Park draws 88,500 visitors in Nürnberg for its 30th edition.
  • Each festival stages some 100 acts across four stages, featuring headliners Slipknot, Korn and Bring Me the Horizon.
  • A new cashless payment system and free live-streaming of main-stage performances aim to enhance the experience for all attendees.
  • Persistent rain and thunderstorm forecasts have led to muddy grounds, but festival-goers and on-site medical teams report a generally upbeat atmosphere.
  • Logistical strains surfaced with long arrival lines, widespread parking violations prompting police fines, and a rise in minor injury treatments by emergency services.