Reports of security incidents emerge at Summer Festival in Denmark

More reports are emerging of alarming experiences at this year’s Summer Festival. Musician Kim Hansen recounted on his Facebook page how he was thrown to the ground by a “militant security guard” backstage.

“After wrapping up my performance and putting my equipment in the car, I was thrown to the ground and subdued by a militant security guard—in my own backstage area. I have some bruises, pain in my shoulders, and I’m feeling discomfort in my lower back. I’ve also been struggling to gather my thoughts after the incident,” Hansen stated.

In his post, Hansen noted that there are multiple reports of festival attendees feeling subdued and humiliated by security personnel this year.

One such case is that of Sólva Lindenskov Róadóttir, who reported the treatment she and her mother received while heading to a children’s event at the festival.

“I have completely lost interest in attending any festival or music event where those guards are present. Thinking back, I’ve lost the desire to attend any festival at all after this shocking experience,” Róadóttir expressed.

She filed a report with the police on the same day, but has yet to hear back from them.

Róadóttir shared her experience in a recorded message, which can be found on the festival’s website.