RD Rock is in the Red

2008 seems to be a bad year for open-air festivals. First, Force Attack had to mourn several injuries from accidents, and now the organizers of the RD-Rock festival are complaining about financial troubles. Due to higher costs and lower revenues from poor weather, this year's event has become a loss-making venture. The exact amount of the deficit cannot yet be quantified, but it is high enough that the continuation of the festival remains uncertain. To prevent the worst and support the crew, a small shop was quickly set up at www.festivalretter.de, with proceeds intended to cover the losses.