Nova Rock Festival: Adrenaline rush with Slipknot & worrying heat!

Nova Rock Festival: Adrenaline rush with Slipknot & worrying heat!

The Nova Rock Festival 2025, which took place from June 11th to 14th, attracts numerous fans every year with its large number of strong acts and exciting performances. According to Krone , bands such as Slipknot, Refused, Folkshilfe and Airbourne are established and ensure a high adrenaline release from the festival visitors. On this third day of the festival, the participants already felt a decline in their energy level while the temperatures rose at the same time.

Special highlights of the festival were the energetic appearances by Sawyer Hill, who delighted with his blues rock, as well as the Croatian artist Baby Lasagna, who attracted the audience with songs such as "Rim Tim Dagi Tim" and "Biggie Boom". The Swedish band Refused may also deliver their last appearance in Austria by playing nostalgic hits.

spectacular return and extraordinary performances

Airbourne returned to the stage after a long break and presented new music in an explosive stage show. The aggressive performance of Slipknot, which delivered a precise 90-minute best-of set, did not go unmentioned, even if it took place without a founding member Clown. Coreys Taylor's gratitude for the support of the Austrian fans made her appearance all the more emotional.

Folkshilfe used her set to set a socio -political statement, while Lorna Shore and Whitechapel performed at the same time, which led to a misfortune. The festival ended with gripping appearances by Electric Callboy, Idles and Wanda.

an outlook on the future of the festival

The Nova Rock Festival will take place again in 2026, and the first confirmed acts are already known: Bring me the Horizon and The Offspring will enter the stage, which increases the anticipation among fans. The Early Bird Festival passes and VIP tickets will be available from Monday at 12:00 p.m., as reported Nova Rock . Gasteiner is named as the new presenter of the festival, and the possibility of pre -ordering drinks via a cashless account is also offered to improve the comfort of the visitors.

The arrival information has also changed: the “Mönchhof” motorway exit is recommended, while the “Nickelsdorf” exit should not be used. The festival visitor can also look forward to a Grill & Chill Area that is open every day from Wednesday to Saturday, whereby Obi grills and accessories free of charge.

The relevance of music festivals

The importance of music festivals is also underlined by a nationwide study, which deals with the location of the music festivals in Germany, such as the Initiative Music explained. This recording of economic, organizational and programmatic key figures as well as sustainability aspects shows the cultural relevance and the challenges with which festivals are confronted. The results of this study will be published in the summer of 2025.

music festivals are indispensable for the cultural landscape and mainly identity finding, promoting newcomers: inside and the support of the regional economy. Whether voluntary work or educational formats - festivals offer a platform for social interactions and cultural diversity and thus contribute significantly to the quality of life in the regions.