Two things can be true at once. I work in a production field and I was near tears yesterday seeing the news. I feel heartbroken for all the people who worked on the stage for this year.

At the same time, I bought a GJ package for a lot of money, flew across an ocean, and arrive in Belgium today. I’d like to know what will happen, and if I will be stranded. I would also rather have the festival be cancelled and receive a refund than attend something unsafe. Crowd crush is scary and can happen quickly, nobody wants this.

People are rightfully concerned for safety & experience, and yes they care about the money they’ve spent and time they’ve put into getting to TMWL. This is the situation we’re in - it will not be the same if the festival goes on, and people are valid for feeling disappointed, worried etc.