"The tagline for New Horizons Festival was: "Explore the Kingdom. Dive into a magnificent world of secrets and surprises and experience the unforgettable shows of the greatest artists in the world."
This new festival, held at the legendary Nürburgring in Germany, offered a unique experience blending music, Camping, and immersive environments. As Festival Director, I played a pivotal role in crafting the vision for the festival and bringing it to life, from concept to execution. My responsibilities included overseeing all aspects of the festival's development, ensuring that each element met the high expectations set for such an iconic location."
"Our focus was on creating an unforgettable atmosphere—a kingdom that combined music, experiences, secrets, surprises, and top-tier camping facilities. As Festival Director, I was responsible for the overall coordination, ensuring that all elements—from the artistic vision to logistics—came together flawlessly. A key part of my role involved working with local authorities and the Nürburgring to secure permits, managing vendor relations, overseeing schedules, and collaborating with multiple teams to ensure the smooth operation of all aspects of the festival."
"While many aspects of New Horizons were highlights, one particular experience stands out—not as a highlight, but as a critical moment that tested my ability to handle emergencies and implement emergency response protocols. During the first year of the festival, a severe thunderstorm approached, and we had to evacuate the entire festival site. From the Control Room, the Event Management Committee, in collaboration with local authorities, made the decision to halt the event and evacuate all visitors.In Germany, organizers and police work in tandem during emergencies. I had to go on stage with the police and inform the public about the evacuation. After the announcement, I worked with the police to clear every area of the festival grounds. Running across the Nürburgring in a thunderstorm was an experience in itself. Thankfully, the emergency response scenarios I had prepared in advance were put to use, and we were able to manage the situation effectively.I remain incredibly proud of the New Horizons team; we did an outstanding job working together to handle this crisis. This experience reinforced the importance of preparation and teamwork, and I’m grateful for the professionalism shown by everyone involved."
