A ‘tropical island’ floated around in the IJmeer as part of a festival, according to the spokeswoman. Party boats sail around the island. At the end of the evening there were still technical personnel, “VIPs” and dancers left, she says, but the party boats no longer sailed.
Complaints about bad sound, filthy food and drinks and an abysmal organization rained on social media. For example, someone on Instagram announced that the Malibu and the straws were gone within an hour and that guests had arranged music themselves via Spotify. Some even spoke of the ‘worst festival ever’.
“Then someone called 112 and thought: then it will be arranged.” The coastguard was called in, after which four boats from the KNRM were sent to the island. A boat from the Almere rescue brigade and one from the Huizen rescue brigade also went to the IJmeer. The 34 people were taken to Uitdam, where the ambulance was waiting. Although people indicated that they were cold, according to the KNRM, no one had to go to hospital.
The festival was also scheduled to continue on Sunday, but according to the KNRM, the permit was revoked. Meanwhile, Fleet Festival’s accounts are said to be locked.