Incident -information as of the 6th November.
In remembrance of those that lost their lives
Danish Baig. 27
Rodolfo ‘Rudy’ Peña, 23
Franco Patino, 21
Brianna Rodriguez, 16
Baharti Shahani, 22
John Hilgert, 14
Jacob Jurinek, 23
Axel Acosta, 21
Madison Dubiski, 23
Ezra Blount, 9
At least eight people have died and scores of people have been hurt after a crowd surge on the opening night of a music festival in Houston, Texas.
Panic broke out after the crowd began to press towards the front of the stage at rapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival, emergency officials said.
Eleven people were taken to hospitals in cardiac arrest and eight died. Some casualties are aged as young as 10.
Some 50,000 people attended the outdoor event, which has been cancelled.
BBC News 6th November 2021
Academic updates to the bottom of page
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Offense Report Title
Investigation – Homicide (NonFamViolence)
Travis Scott Astroworld Festival
INSIDER
'There's no getting out of here': Astroworld medics say they were trapped in crowds and unable to radio for help as Travis Scott fans were suffocating
The lead doctor on duty at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival arrived at 10 a.m. on Nov. 5 at Houston’s NRG Park. Almost immediately, she said, “I knew we were in for a shit show.”
Inside the tragedy at Astroworld Festival
Episode Description
How did 10 people die at a Travis Scott concert? An in-depth look at one of the worst concert tragedies in years, with on-the scene reporting and more – Ethan Millman, Jeff Ihaza and concert-safety expert Paul Wertheimer join host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Legal Implications of Travis Scott’s Astroworld
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Page 77 refers to Atroworld litigation
Live Nation CEO to Face Deposition over Astroworld, Supreme Court Rules
Lawyers for victims of the deadly 2021 event argued that Michael Rapino was directly involved in key decisions regarding Travis Scott’s festival
Hundreds settle Astroworld injury lawsuits ahead of civil trial in Houston
Despite the settlements, civil proceedings will continue for hundreds of other cases that are still pending.
Travis Scott settles final Astroworld wrongful death lawsuit
Last night, I rewatched Apple Music’s livestream of Travis Scott’s 2021 Astroworld Festival performance — during which nine concertgoers lost their lives and scores more were injured as fans who had traveled to Houston’s NRG Park for a night of cathartic raging instead faced a crowd-collapse scenario in which the sheer force of the swaying, unsteady masses created a terrifying, asphyxiating pileup.
Astroworld trial delayed over appeal from Apple as it attempts to get dropped from the case
The long-awaited first civil trial in the Astroworld festival disaster has been delayed due to a last-minute appeal from Apple, which argues that free speech rights should shield it from liability for livestreaming the concert.
Travis Scott: Astroworld organisers foresaw overcrowding at fatal concert
Organisers of rapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival foresaw the crowding issues in 2021 that led to 10 deaths, new court documents claim.
Ten days before, the festival’s safety head raised concern about the number of people who would be near the stage.
There Won’t Be Easy Answers for This
Last night, I rewatched Apple Music’s livestream of Travis Scott’s 2021 Astroworld Festival performance — during which nine concertgoers lost their lives and scores more were injured as fans who had traveled to Houston’s NRG Park for a night of cathartic raging instead faced a crowd-collapse scenario in which the sheer force of the swaying, unsteady masses created a terrifying, asphyxiating pileup.
What happened at Astroworld? A minute-by-minute, visual account of how chaos unfolded
Eight people were killed and dozens were injured in a fatal crowd surge at Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival in Houston. Here’s how it happened.
REVEALED: At least seven of the 10 dead Astroworld victims were clustered in the same small area enclosed on three sides by metal barriers
An investigation revealed that at least seven of the 10 victims killed in the Astroworld festival crowd surge were clustered in the same small area, which was enclosed on three sides by metal barriers.
The medical company hired by Astroworld organizers says medics followed the correct plan of action at the festival where 8 people were killed in a crowd surge
A crowd surge on Friday night at Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival left eight people dead and hundreds of others injured.
Astroworld tragedy: Gov. Abbott forms Texas Task Force on Concert Safety in wake of Houston festival
In the aftermath of the Astroworld Festival tragedy that claimed the lives of eight people, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the formation of the Texas Task Force on Concert Safety.
Astroworld security guard retracts story that he was injected with drugs
A security guard at Astroworld festival has retracted a statement that said he was injected in the neck with drugs at the event.
7 of the 10 Astroworld victims were reportedly from same area of the crowd
Analysis from crowd experts say that in one area of the crowd, there was only 1.85 square feet of available space for each person
Astroworld Festival 2021: Full refund to concert attendees after rapper Travis Scott suffers a large number of casualties at NRG Park on Friday night
Houston, Texas-Rapper Travis Scott has confirmed a full refund to anyone holding a ticket for the Astroworld Festival after a massive casualty at NRG Park last Friday night.
Security Staffing at Travis Scott's Astroworld Was Unclear, Says Houston Police Chief
Organizers of the Astroworld music festival have not provided investigators with clear records about private security personnel working the grounds when a massive crowd surge during headliner Travis Scott’s set led to at least eight deaths, Houston’s police chief said Wednesday.
Astroworld: Victims named as police probe US festival crush
Family and friends have been paying tribute to those who died following a crowd surge at rapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival in Houston, Texas.
At least eight people were killed and hundreds hurt at the music event, which is now under investigation by police.
'It was like watching a Jenga tower topple': At least 8 dead at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival
At least eight people are dead and dozens more injured after a sold-out crowd of roughly 50,000 surged during rapper Travis Scott’s performance late Friday at the Astroworld Festival outside NRG Park, overwhelming security forces and resulting in one of the deadliest concerts in U.S. history.
Timeline - Videos show Travis Scott’s Astroworld concert continued despite desperate pleas for help from the crowd
Eight people died and several were injured at a Travis Scott concert in Houston late Friday after a crush of concertgoers swelled toward the stage. An estimated 50,000 people attended the sold-out 2021 Astroworld Festival at NRG Park to see Scott, whose concerts have a reputation for being raucous.
The Washington Post
For 37 minutes after officials declared a 'mass casualty' at Astroworld, Travis Scott played on
For 37 minutes after Houston police and firefighters responded to a “mass casualty” event at a packed Astroworld rap concert where attendees were crushed against the stage Friday evening, Travis Scott continued performing.
Astroworld festival arena layout during main act.
8 dead, hundreds injured at Astroworld fest Friday night, hours after stampede (emotive wording)
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Eight people died Friday night and hundreds of others were injured during the opening night of a popular weekend music festival at NRG Park, authorities said.
It happened at the third-annual Astroworld Festival, a sold-out concert event featuring multiple acts.
Eight killed in crowd surge during Travis Scott concert at Astroworld Festival in Texas
A crowd of 50,000 people showed up for the two-day Astroworld Festival in Texas, run by Travis Scott, which featured artists such as SZA, Tame Impala and Earth, Wind & Fire.
Sky News
Ambulance in crowd seen from the stage https://t.co/75G2HSmEr8
— Working With Crowds (@wwcrowds) November 6, 2021
Astroworld Festival - latest: Eight dead after crowd surge during Travis Scott show on ‘tragic night’
At least eight people have been killed and hundreds others injured after a huge crowd surge at the opening night of the Astroworld music festival in Houston, Texas.
Houston fire chief Samuel Pena told reporters the compression of the crowd toward the stage occurred while Travis Scott was performing.
Independent
there was ambulances literally inside the crowd at astroworld pic.twitter.com/nQIU6WrEgp
— ona (ෆ˙ᵕ˙ෆ)♡ (@onacasella) November 6, 2021
Eight people dead, hundreds injured at Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival
The “mass-casualty” incident was caused by a crowd surge Scott’s headline performance
NME
How surging crowds can kill: Eight Astroworld Festival deaths just the latest tragedy
Eight people died and many others were injured at the Astroworld Festival in Houston, the latest in a long line of tragedies in which people were crushed to death at major events.
Large festivals like Astroworld demand certain safety precautions, industry experts say
When tens of thousands of people are packed into a confined area like NRG Park, crowd surges of some form are to be expected, security industry experts say, and certain precautions should be implemented.
Travis Scott & Live Nation Sued Over 'Predictable' Astroworld Tragedy
An injured concertgoer claims the festival disaster was the result of “a motivation for profit at the expense of concertgoers’ health and safety” and the “encouragement of violence.”
Experts claim Astroworld organisers “weren’t prepared” for the crowd
Reports of gate-crashing fans and safety concerns at former Travis Scott shows should have raised red flags, according to experts
Previous security problems at Travis Scott festival raised red flags for event planners
HOUSTON — As the stories of the eight people killed during the crushing crowds of the Astroworld Festival in Houston began to emerge on Sunday, mourners lined the fences outside NRG Park where Travis Scott performed with flower bouquets and notes of solidarity with the rapper’s fans.
Crowd Incidents earlier in the day
Earlier in the day https://t.co/Cxxw0nV3z3
— Working With Crowds (@wwcrowds) November 6, 2021
Fans just broke through the fence to get into #AstroWorldpic.twitter.com/mpi70ZzTOs
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) November 5, 2021
Different view of gate breach earlier in the day. https://t.co/RrBvWJWYCh
— Working With Crowds (@wwcrowds) November 6, 2021
13 Investigates: Astroworld's head of security, risk management not licensed with state
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — When he arrived at the Astroworld Festival, one security officer working the event told ABC13 he wasn’t really sure what his job, or even who his boss was. He said he just followed along with what other security personnel, who looked more experienced, were doing.
Medical staff at Astroworld responded to 11 cardiac arrests at the same time, CEO of medic company says
(CNN) The CEO of ParaDocs, the medic company hired by Astroworld organizers, spoke on camera for the first time Monday to “set the record straight” on what his team did and to defend how hard his staff of more than 70 people worked to save lives.
For 37 minutes after officials declared a ‘mass casualty’ at Astroworld, Travis Scott played on
For 37 minutes after Houston police and firefighters responded to a “mass casualty” event at a packed Astroworld rap concert where attendees were crushed against the stage Friday evening, Travis Scott continued performing.
Travis Scott, Drake, Apple and Live Nation Facing New $2 Billion Astroworld Lawsuit
New complaint filed on behalf of 282 plaintiffs is largest yet
‘No exits, no lights, no air.’ Did Astroworld security failures put thousands at risk?
Eyewitnesses and experts question issues on the festival grounds that may have contributed to a stampede.
Nearly 5,000 Claim They Suffered Injuries at Astroworld, New Filing Reveals
Three attorneys divided thousands of claims by number of deaths, number of injuries that required “extensive” and “less extensive” medical treatment and other unspecified injuries
Astroworld Lawsuits Claim Almost 5,000 Injured at Deadly Festival
On Friday, November 5, 2021, around 9:30 p.m., ten people lost their lives and hundreds were hurt after crowds rushed toward the stage during Travis Scott’s concert at his Astroworld music festival in Houston at NRG Park.
Academic updates
It Is Time to Modernize Disaster Preparedness With Crowd Analysis
In this issue of the Journal of Acute Medicine , Fiandeiro et al. present a review article entitled “Modernized crowd counting strategies for mass gatherings—a review. 1 ” Early last year, we all witnessed an unprecedented and horrific human stampede event during Halloween festivities in Seoul, Korea. Along with many other events, such as a recent fatal crush during the first night of the Astroworld Festival held at NRG Park in Houston, Texas led to 10 deaths and over 300 injuries in 2021, we believe it is time to modernize methods for disaster preparedness with crowd analysis. As some important historical insights provided by Hsieh et al. 2 and Ngai et al. 3 , events that occurred in developing countries and outdoors were associated with increased fatalities. However, before we apply and invest in the technology to monitor the critical crowd statistics and crowd behavior, readers in our journal should be familiar with crowd taxonomies, potential of modern deep learning methods, and strategies to deal with potential disaster incidence.
Volunteer Preparedness for Emergency Management at Festivals
Introduction
The tourism industry is highly susceptible to disasters, including weather events, terrorism, and the COVID-19 pandemic (Novelli et al., 2018). Extensive research has examined the impact of disasters on various tourism sectors, highlighting the need for effective disaster emergency management (Gibson & Connell, 2015; Zenker & Kock, 2020). Recent events like the COVID-19 pandemic and emergencies like the Astroworld crowd crush tragedy emphasize the importance of emergency preparedness and recovery (Public Safety Canada, 2012). The study focuses on the crucial role of volunteers in event management and the need to understand their involvement in emergency preparedness and management (Baum & Lockstone, 2007; Slaughter & Home, 2004).
By adopting the service ecosystem perspective, the research aims to explore how volunteers collaborate, utilize resources, and contribute to value co-creation in emergency management
(Vargo & Lusch, 2016). .
Who Should We Hold Responsible for Astroworld?: The Dangers of Visual Digital Media
Travis Scott headlined the sold-out Astroworld concert in Houston, taking place on November 5th and 6th, claimed lives (https://www.nytimes.com/article/astrowor1d—
festival-victims.htm1) with hundreds more injured. The news immediately swept social media, with concert attendees sharing videos from the concert as well as their own experiences. Speaking to two Astroworld attend
