Nova Rock 2025: Let´s go!
As May 27, 2025, rolls around, anticipation is building for the Nova Rock Festival, set to rock Nickelsdorf, Austria, from June 11th to 14th, 2025. Fans are eagerly awaiting four days of high-energy performances, with exciting new additions to the lineup.
Highlights and Expected Attendance
Nova Rock 2025 promises a star-studded lineup. Early announcements point to headlining performances by Linkin Park, Korn, Slipknot, and Electric Callboy. The festival is expected to draw massive crowds, similar to the „200,001 visitors“ reported in 2024.
Red Bull Stage Lineup Finalized!
Adding to the excitement, the lineup for the Red Bull Stage has been finalized, and surprisingly, it will even be active on Wednesday, a day originally planned for only one stage.
- Wednesday Headliner: Taking the top spot on Wednesday are BOSTON MANOR, known for their emo and pop-punk roots. Fans can also look forward to HEALTH, who describe themselves as an „Industrial-Rockband“ skillfully blending various genres.
- Friday Headliner: The previously announced post-hardcore band THRICE will claim the headliner slot on Friday.
- Saturday Closer: Rock band DANKO JONES will bring the Red Bull Stage to a worthy close on Saturday.
Further highlights on the Red Bull Stage include punk band ITCHY and the new project HOUSE OF PROTECTION, featuring former Fever333 members Stephen Harrison and Aric Improta. For those seeking heavier sounds, PALEFACE SWISS will deliver. Also making an anticipated appearance are NORMANDIE, who unfortunately had to cancel last year.
Austrian acts are also strongly represented on the Red Bull Stage, with the return of GLUEBOYS and a performance by GYFTH.
Organizers have also announced a change: „From Ashes to New“ will unfortunately no longer be part of this year’s Nova Rock, but efforts are underway to find a replacement.
Weather and Atmosphere
While it’s too early to predict the weather, organizers are undoubtedly hoping for clear skies after the rain showers that impacted the 2024 festival. A positive atmosphere is anticipated, with fans ready to enjoy a diverse range of rock and metal.
New Music Genres and Safety Measures
Nova Rock has a history of embracing diverse musical styles. While the core remains rock and metal, the festival continues to incorporate other genres, as seen with the varied Red Bull Stage lineup. As always, safety will be a top priority, with extensive medical and security personnel on-site.
Traffic and Departure
Organizers will be working to ensure smooth traffic flow to and from the festival grounds. Detailed traffic management plans will be in place to minimize delays.
Conclusion
Nova Rock 2025 is shaping up to be another unforgettable event. With a powerful lineup across multiple stages, including the newly announced Red Bull Stage acts, and a dedicated fan base, the festival is set to deliver four days of rock and metal mayhem in Nickelsdorf.
For the latest updates, you can check the official Nova Rock website: Nova Rock
Highlights and Attendance
The Nova Rock Festival in Nickelsdorf ended on Sunday. Highlights of the finale included performances by Bring Me the Horizon, Dropkick Murphys, and Babymetal. Organizer Ewald Tatar was pleased and reported with a smile about „200,001 visitors“ over four days. The New York hardcore band Biohazard played early Sunday afternoon, delighting the crowd. Despite the rain on Saturday night, the festival grounds were in good condition again.
Weather and Atmosphere
On Saturday, the busiest day, it began to rain just in time for the performances of Måneskin and Alice Cooper. Tatar expressed frustration with the inaccurate weather forecasts: „Four services predicted one to six liters of rain; we actually got 25 liters.“ This delayed the departure of day visitors. Nevertheless, the overall mood remained positive: „The previous days were great, and Saturday was 90 percent perfect.“
New Music Genres and Safety Measures
For the first time, accordion and folk music were more prominently featured in the program. Tatar explained that this was due to performances by Folkshilfe and Fäaschtbänkler, and the audience responded well. „There will continue to be such elements, but we will not plan a whole day of brass music,“ he assured.
The Red Cross mainly treated everyday injuries such as abrasions and bee stings. In the cold and rainy night leading into Sunday, many festival-goers were protected from hypothermia. Overall, the number of medical treatments slightly increased compared to the previous year. Over 500 Red Cross employees were on duty, providing valuable assistance.
Traffic and Departure
By Monday morning, most festival-goers had already left. Despite slightly slow-moving traffic, there were no major traffic jams. The police also reported no major incidents, and road conditions improved after the rainy Sunday.
The most frequent interventions by the ÖAMTC were due to lost car keys and dead batteries. On Sunday, roadside assistance helped pull vehicles out of the mud and repaired an emergency generator and a hair straightener for the visitors.
Conclusion
The Nova Rock Festival 2024 ended successfully and peacefully despite weather-related challenges. Organizers and helpers were satisfied with the proceedings and cooperation.
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