Unfortunately, one person died in the New Zealand 2020 edition Hidden Valley Festival.
Newshub reports that the deceased is Tuitu & # 39; u Junior Vaiangina, a 29-year-old man who was a member of the New Zealand Army. Vaiangina suffered cardiac arrest before collapsing at the Matakana music festival on Sunday, December 27, 2020. The organizers of the Hidden Valley Festival said he had pre-existing heart disease.
However, the cause of death has yet to be made public, according to the New Zealand Herald. The report notes that representatives from the Hidden Valley Festival made a public statement on Vaiangina's death via Instagram. "As a live music festival that prides itself on providing a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we are devastated by this tragic event," they said. "Our thoughts, our respect, and our aroha remain with the deceased's family at this point. The safety and wellbeing of our participants, artists, staff, security and support teams remain our top priority."
The 2020 edition of the Hidden Valley Festival was presented Alison Wonderland, Dimensions, Under focus, and Montell2099among other actors.
Sources: New Zealand Herald, Newshub