People were not the only ones who gathered at the Ultra Music Festival 2024; on Mar. 22, dark clouds, which came with pouring rain, interrupted the long-awaited event.
According to reports, despite the music festival being in full swing, organizers decided to shut down the first day of the event that is held in Miami's downtown Bayfront Park.
The announcements read, "For your safety, Ultra Friday is temporarily shutting down. Please calmly leave the park now."
The first day of Ultra Music Festival 2024 ended three hours before its intended closing time.
Ultra Music Festival 2024 In Full-Swing When It Was Shut Down
Pictures from the Miami New Times showed that the Ultra Music Festival was full of people wearing raincoats and soaking wet, but they also seemed to be enjoying every minute of the event.
Several artists, including Nina Kravitz, Nostalgia, Slander, and Tiësto, had already performed, so the sudden postponement left other performers devastated
Ultra Music Festival is set to re-open on Mar. 23, while the second day was moved to Mar. 24.
Meanwhile, the weather forecast for downtown Miami, as per the Time and Table website, reads that the skies will be mostly clear, but there will be a 53% chance of precipitation on Mar. 24.
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Ultra Music Festival 2024 Postponement Leaves Fans Disappointed
According to CBS News, the postponement left several fans disappointed and disgruntled, as many cited different reasons for their attendance at the Ultra Music Festival.
"I don't see that stopping me. I mean, I got a tank top on and have good music and vibes, as long as everyone's safe, the musicians or the equipment. I guess, if they want it, they want to go on, I'm with it," said Frankie Limon, a fan who traveled from San Antonio to attend the event.
On the other hand, another fan, Carmen Berrio, was disheartened by the announcement because she wanted to watch a performer.
"My first time. I'm very excited. I'm also excited to see Martin Garrix, he's like my favorite deejay in the world. I've been literally listening to him since I was like four years old."
Likewise, performer Hardwell, a Dutch producer, went online to express his disappointment: [We're] "gutted that we couldn't perform for you at Ultra tonight. Get home safe and we'll see you soon."
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