The recent incident at the Electric Zoo music festival on Randall’s Island in New York has left attendees and organizers in chaos and frustration. Insiders reveal that the festival’s troubles can be attributed to the controversial Brooklyn Mirage crew, who took over the event and made critical errors that led to cancellations, delays, and an overcrowded and dangerous situation.
According to a festival insider, Avant Gardner, the entity behind Brooklyn Mirage, purchased Electric Zoo last year. However, instead of smoothly transitioning the festival under their management, they decided to fire the entire team responsible for running Electric Zoo. This decision proved to be a major mistake, as Avant Gardner quickly realized they lacked the necessary expertise and rehired the same personnel.
This internal turmoil within the organization set Electric Zoo up for failure. The insider pointed out that this year, the festival was run internally, without the involvement of an actual festival production company. This lack of industry professionals and experienced senior staff members undoubtedly contributed to the chaos that unfolded.
One of the most alarming revelations from the insider is that planning for the Labor Day weekend festival did not commence until June, when typically preparations would begin in December of the previous year. This enormous delay in starting the planning process is a prime example of the negligence and poor management of the Brooklyn Mirage crew.
Due to this late start, the festival ended up canceling its first day, citing global supply chain disruptions as the reason. However, the insider dismisses this explanation as “total bulls–t.” They argue that all the vendors involved in Electric Zoo are based in the US, particularly the Tri-State area, and therefore the festival should not have been affected by global supply chain issues.
The reality is that the Brooklyn Mirage crew failed to take crucial steps in securing necessary resources for the festival. They did not reserve trucks, equipment, or inventory, nor did they adequately assemble the stages. This lack of attention to detail and basic festival logistics directly contributed to the disastrous outcome that unfolded on Randall’s Island.
The magnitude of the festival’s failures did not go unnoticed by the local government. Mayor Eric Adams’s office issued a warning stating that they would be taking action against the organizers based on their behavior and actions. The negligent actions of the Brooklyn Mirage crew not only endangered the attendees but also tarnished the reputation of the festival and the city as a whole.
The public backlash against the organizers has been swift and severe. Concertgoers were left frustrated and disappointed, with some even attempting to rush the festival gates on the final day when it was announced that the venue had reached its capacity unexpectedly. The chaos and mismanagement brought by the Brooklyn Mirage crew have overshadowed any positive experiences that attendees may have had.
The representatives for Electric Zoo have not openly acknowledged the insider’s claims but expressed their commitment to ensuring a phenomenal experience for all attendees. They have promised to closely collaborate with their partners to review the planning and execution of the event.
It is clear that major changes need to occur within the organizational structure of Electric Zoo if it is to regain its credibility and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for attendees. The festival requires seasoned professionals who possess the necessary skills and experience to plan and execute a successful event.
The disastrous result of this recent music festival serves as a cautionary tale for event organizers and highlights the importance of proper planning, thorough logistics management, and competent leadership. The mistakes made by the Brooklyn Mirage crew have had a detrimental impact on the festival, its attendees, and the reputation of the industry as a whole. It is imperative that lessons are learned from this incident to prevent such incidents from happening again in the future.