Hurricane Festival 2023: 30th Anniversary with 33°C Heat and Top Acts
From June 19 to 21, 2023, the Hurricane Festival in Scheeßel marked its 30th anniversary, experiencing sweltering temperatures (33°C in the shade, 40°C in the sun). The event featured stages such as the River Stage, Forest Stage, Mountain Stage, and Wild Coast Stage. To help attendees cope with the heat, security personnel provided cooling measures, while performers emphasized the importance of consent and safety. The lineup for Day 1 included Grandson, Rikas, Kayla Shyx, Bosse, Yungblud, and Kraftklub. Day 2 showcased acts like Florence Road, Yonaka, Natasha Bedingfield, Wolf Alice, Florence + The Machine, and Twenty One Pilots. Tragically, a 41-year-old woman passed away on Saturday due to a pre-existing condition. The festival concluded on Day 3 with performances by Vicky, The Beaches, A Day To Remember, Empire Of The Sun, Halsey, and the final act, Billy Talent, accompanied by fireworks.
Key facts
- Hurricane Festival celebrated its 30th anniversary from June 19 to 21, 2023 in Scheeßel.
- Temperatures reached 33°C in the shade and 40°C in the sun.
- Stages included River Stage, Forest Stage, Mountain Stage (German rap), and Wild Coast Stage (newcomers).
- Security cooled crowds with water pistols and hoses.
- Awareness teams and artist statements promoted consent and safety.
- Day 1 headliners: Grandson, Rikas, Kayla Shyx, Bosse, Yungblud, Kraftklub.
- Day 2 headliners: Florence Road, Yonaka, Natasha Bedingfield, Wolf Alice, Florence + The Machine, Twenty One Pilots.
- A 41-year-old female visitor died on Saturday due to a pre-existing condition, unrelated to the festival.
- Day 3 headliners: Vicky, The Beaches, A Day To Remember, Empire Of The Sun, BHZ, Halsey, Billy Talent.
- Billy Talent also celebrated their 20th band anniversary.
- Festival ended with fireworks and a retrospective of 30 years.
Entities
Artists
- Grandson
- Rikas
- Kayla Shyx
- Bosse
- Yungblud
- Ozzy Osbourne
- Kraftklub
- Felix Brummer
- Roy Bianco und die Abbrunzati Boys
- Florence Road
- Yonaka
- Natasha Bedingfield
- Wolf Alice
- Florence + The Machine
- Florence Welch
- Twenty One Pilots
- Josh Dun
- Tyler Joseph
- Vicky
- The Beaches
- A Day To Remember
- Empire Of The Sun
- BHZ
- Halsey
- Billy Talent
Institutions
- Hurricane Festival
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Locations
- Scheeßel
- Germany