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EDC electronic music festival in Medellín

Overview

The Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) launched its first Colombian edition in Medellín, scheduled for October 10 and 11 at the Unidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot. The festival was expected to host approximately 94,000 attendees and feature over 80 artists, with projections suggesting an economic impact of US$37.1 million for the city.

During the first day of the festival, a 27-year-old Costa Rican man died following a medical emergency at the venue. The individual was found unconscious in a restroom and was transported to the Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe, where he passed away after three hours of medical efforts. Authorities are investigating the death, noting that preliminary reports suggest a “possible overdose”.

Entities

Medellín · Unidad Deportiva Atanasio Girardot · Atanasio Girardot Sports Unit · María Fernanda Galeano Rojo · EDC Medellín

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Costa Rican man dies during EDC Medellín festival

    A 27-year-old Costa Rican man died after being found unconscious during the first day of the EDC electronic music festival in Medellín, Colombia.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    EDC Medellín to host first Colombian edition of electronic music festival

    The Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) debuts in Medellín, Colombia, on October 10-11, expected to host 94,000 attendees and generate US$37.1 million in economic impact.

Sources

cablenoticias.tv · elespectador.com · lateja.cr · minuto30.com · radionica.rocks · riotimesonline.com · uruguayaldia.com.uy · valoraanalitik.com