Electric Daisy Carnival fans on r/electricdaisycarnival voiced serious concerns about crowd conditions during Horsegiirl’s performance at Bionic Jungle, drawing uneasy comparisons to the Astroworld tragedy. Attendees described a densely packed crowd that felt nearly immobile, with limited ingress and egress creating a tense atmosphere reminiscent of past festival disasters.
Many shared firsthand accounts of being pushed or knocked down amid the crush, highlighting how quickly fun can turn unsafe when crowd flow stalls. While some reported that the crowd was manageable near the stage perimeter, a significant number chose to leave early or avoid the area altogether to stay clear of potential danger.
In response to ongoing crowd safety worries at EDC and other massive events, organizers have ramped up a suite of safety improvements annually, including:
- Free water refill stations and misting tents
- Shaded rest areas
- Medical teams stationed strategically throughout the festival grounds
The nonprofit End Overdose took a critical role at EDC Las Vegas 2024 by training 20,000 attendees to recognize and respond to overdoses and distributing 20,000 doses of naloxone, helping bolster on-site emergency readiness.
Despite these precautions, recent incidents such as reported overcrowding at EDC Orlando 2024 have put a spotlight on the challenges of managing dynamic crowd movements. Insomniac CEO Pasquale Rotella stressed that while ticket sales were controlled, natural crowd surges during peak moments can cause dangerous density spikes.
This candid conversation among fans and organizers alike demonstrates an acute awareness and commitment to improving crowd safety measures at large-scale festivals — a vital focus to ensure these celebrations remain both exciting and secure.
Source: r/electricdaisycarnival