A disturbing incident marred the STS9 set at Resonate Suwannee Music & Arts Festival, when a fan named Kinna was violently assaulted. The attacker reportedly punched her after she accidentally bumped his wife with a flow toy, causing multiple facial fractures and a concussion.
The alleged assailant is now in custody. The festival community has rallied behind Kinna, sparking an outpouring of support and a dedicated GoFundMe campaign to help cover her medical expenses.
Resonate Suwannee, held May 15–17, 2025, is known for its diverse mix of electronic, jam, and funk acts, with STS9 headlining alongside Detox Unit, Shpongle, Papadosio, Lotus, Opiuo, and Beats Antique at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida.
This incident has also ignited conversations around safety and the use of flow toys in crowded festival environments, highlighting the tensions that can arise in high-energy settings.
The festival community remains unified in condemning the violence and supporting Kinna’s recovery efforts. Stay tuned for updates as more details on the incident and recovery fund unfold.
Source: r/festivals