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Red Rum Touring, which organizes the Hidden Valley Festival, said its sincere condolences were with the man’s family. (File photo)
The man who died at a music festival in Matakana has been named by the police as Tuitu’u Junior Vaiangina.
Vaiangina, 29, died at the Hidden Valley Festival on Sunday night.
Police have said that Vaiangina suffered a “medical event”. They are investigating his death on behalf of the coroner.
Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust spokesman Lincoln Davies said his paramedics were called to the incident around 6.34pm, however the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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“Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was in progress when the crew arrived, but unfortunately they were unable to resuscitate him.”
In a statement, the organizers of the Red Rum Touring festival said their sincere condolences were with the man’s whānau.
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of one of our Hidden Valley assistants.
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The Auckland Westpac rescue helicopter was called to the scene. File photo.
“As a live music festival that prides itself on providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all, we are devastated by this tragic event.”
The safety and well-being of festival goers, musicians, staff, security and support team was the number one priority, the statement continued.
The organizers would continue to work together with the police and local authorities to “support this delicate matter with the utmost respect.”
“Our thoughts, respect and aroha remain with the family of the deceased at this time.”
There were five paramedics and two ambulances at the scene between 3 pm and 12 am during the festival.
Tickets have been sold out every year since the festival’s launch in 2016.
The festival typically kicks off the summer festival season and boasts of being the first festival to be held after Christmas.
This year, artists in attendance at the festival included Alison Wonderland, Dimension, Sub Focus, The Upbeats with MC Tali, Montell2099, Sachi, and Lee Mvtthews.
