The company confirmed that resources would stay active on-site to assist guests in coordinating early travel arrangements.
"essentiële voorzieningen," said Q-dance.
Local authorities stated that the decision followed extensive consultations with emergency response agencies regarding public safety.
"gezamenlijk besluit," said Koen Bokhorst, spokesperson for the municipality of Dronten.
The evaluation incorporated specific safety feedback from regional police, fire departments, and medical teams.
"op basis van adviezen van politie, brandweer en de medische hulpdiensten," said Bokhorst.
Bokhorst noted that organizers had exhausted all available options to preserve the event before choosing to close.
"Je probeert er natuurlijk alles aan te doen om het festival op een veilige manier open te houden," said Bokhorst.
Prior to the full shutdown, Q-dance had already banned day-ticket holders on Wednesday based on an earlier code orange alert.
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"extra maatregelen," said Tim Boersma, spokesperson for Q-dance.
The organizer stated that these protocols were intended to manage a smaller crowd size effectively.
"die effectiever zijn bij een lager bezoekersaantal," said Boersma.
Officials clarified that safety conditions deteriorated beyond manageable thresholds once the maximum weather alert level was declared.
"een kantelpunt," said the spokespersons.
Boersma emphasized that the severe weather alert left no room for compromise regarding attendee and staff welfare.
"Code rood, aangekondigd door KNMI op donderdag rond 16.00 uur, is dat zonder meer.
We mogen geen onnodige risico's nemen met het oog op het welzijn van iedereen," said Boersma.
While other smaller regional events like Jera on Air and Lago Lago proceeded with modified operations, Q-dance confirmed it holds insurance coverage for the cancellation and will fully refund all ticket costs.
