Nova Rock 2025: solemn start and top acts in Nickelsdorf!

Nova Rock 2025: solemn start and top acts in Nickelsdorf!

On June 11, 2025, the time has finally come: the Nova Rock Festival, the largest rock festival in Austria, starts in Nickelsdorf, Burgenland. Over 200,000 fans are expected who can look forward to a four -day celebration of rock music. The journey was mostly without major problems on Wednesday morning, and the police report a peaceful atmosphere on the festival site.

Nevertheless, there were occasional police missions; Theft and two lighter bodily harm were reported. In terms of security, the organizers are well prepared: A total of around 7,000 paramedics from seven federal states are deployed, and the Red Cross has been active on the premises since Sunday. So far, 146 people have been medical care, with eight of them to be taken to the hospital. The most common medical problems are circulatory complaints, mild injuries and insect bites.

musical highlights and new attractions

The musical start took place at 4:30 p.m. and opened with Dead Poet Society and The Fleur. Korn and Boston Manor are planned as headliners on the opening day. An innovation this year is the horror labyrinth and a newly designed Red Stage Design. The culinary offers are also not neglected: the Burgenland Arena offers regional dishes, biological gift beer and pannonian wines. Breakfast offers are available at four stations from 7:00 a.m., and there are ice -cold beer for the thirsty.

An emotional moment will be the minute's commemoration for the victims of the Graz school, which is celebrated at the festival. Other acts that the festival goers expect are Linkin Park, Cradle of Filth, Powerwolf, Slipknot, Electric Callboy, Dream Theater and Danko Jones. Participation in this event is not only an unforgettable experience, but also a way to celebrate the return of Linkin Park under new signs.

Linkin Park: Comeback with a new line -up

Linkin Park will appear on June 12, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at the Nova Rock Festival. This is part of her "From Zero World Tour". The band presents itself in a new line -up: Emily Armstrong from Dead Sara takes over the singing, and Colin Brittain replaces Rob Bourdon on drums. The setlist promises a mix of legendary hits and new tracks that are said to be included in the upcoming album. The band, which was founded in 1996, is one of the best -known rock bands and is one of the best -selling albums of the 21st century with their debut album "Hybrid Theory".

After the tragic death of the singer Chester Bennington in 2017, the band took a break. With the new album "From Zero" Linkin Park is now returning with fresh energy and continues to combine the tradition of combining emotional texts with powerful melodies.

safety precautions in the focus

The security of festival goers is top priority. The increase in visitor numbers requires appropriate safety precautions to minimize potential dangers. Careful planning includes a clear distribution of roles within the security team as well as regular briefing and the use of technological aids. Security forces communicate via radio devices in real time and use surveillance cameras to identify dangers early on.

In addition, a comprehensive risk assessment is carried out to assess any threats such as overcrowding, fire protection and medical emergencies. The organizers are responsible for security; Clear evacuation plans and the use of sufficiently trained staff are essential.

The next Nova Rock Festival will take place next year, from June 11th to 14th, 2026, and the early bird passports are already available.