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Yahoo
08-04-2025
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Two Photographers Dead In Festival Crane Accident, Tyler, The Creator's Set Canceled
Tyler, The Creator and Massive Attack were pulled from the Sunday (April 6) lineup of the AXE Ceremonia music festival in Mexico City following a devastating accident that claimed the lives of two photographers and prompted the cancellation of the event's final day. The tragedy unfolded on Saturday (April 5) when powerful winds toppled a crane that was supporting a decorative metal fixture at the festival site. The falling structure struck two people — identified as photographers Miguel Ángel Rojas and Berenice Giles — who were immediately treated at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital. Despite efforts to save them, both succumbed to their injuries. 'With deep sadness, we confirm the passing of the two people who were injured during today's incident,' AXE Ceremonia organizers shared in a public statement. 'We are deeply heartbroken by this loss. We are reaching out to their families to support them during this incredibly difficult time and to provide them with all our care and solidarity. The safety of our community has always been our priority, and we continue, as from the very beginning, to maintain close collaboration and complete transparency with the authorities.' Though the festival carried on Saturday night with scheduled performances from Charli XCX and K-pop group Tomorrow X Together, the mood was undoubtedly somber. By the following morning, both organizers and Mexico City's mayor's office confirmed that the remainder of the festival — including highly anticipated performances by Tyler, The Creator and Massive Attack — had been called off out of respect for the victims and in light of safety concerns. What was meant to be a weekend of celebration has now become a harrowing memory overshadowed by tragedy and loss. VIBE sends condolences to the families of those whon lost their lives at the AXE Ceremonia music festival. More from Tyler, The Creator To Headline Governors Ball 2025 Tyler, The Creator Reveals Fan-Favorite Album He Refuses To Perform Ye Rips Kendrick Lamar, Tyler The Creator, And More In Latest Unhinged Rant
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
AXE Ceremonia ‘Working Closely' With Authorities After Deadly Crane Accident
AXE Ceremonia has issued a new statement regarding the death of two photojournalists at its festival over the weekend. On Monday, the fest organizers expressed their 'deepest sorrow' over the deaths of Citlali Berenice Gilles Rivera and Miguel Ángel Rojas Hernández, who were covering the Mexico City festival. 'From the very first moment, we have been by their families' side, providing all the support and assistance we could offer during these very difficult times,' the organization wrote. 'We want to reiterate our commitment to be there for them, not only today but every step of the way as they navigate this painful process.' More from Rolling Stone A Second Mexican City Says Fyre Fest 2 Isn't Happening There Los Alegres Del Barranco Apologize Over Cartel Kingpin Visual as U.S. Revokes Their Visas U.S. State Department Revokes Mexican Band's Visa Over Song Praising Drug Cartel Kingpin The photojournalists, who worked for outlet Mr. Indie, were killed after a crane collapsed following a strong wind gust. In Monday's statement, the festival said it was 'working closely' with authorities on 'all the necessary requests.' 'This unfortunate event deeply saddens us as a community and strengthens our resolve to review and reinforce our civil protection and safety protocols to prevent such an incident from occurring again,' the statement read. The letter, addressed to 'the public opinion,' comes after attendees and Mexican music journalists expressed their distaste for the music festival's initial reaction to the deaths, since it failed to end the event that day due to the deaths, and did not mention Gilles Rivera and Rojas Henández by name in their statement about it the following morning. Monday's letter also acknowledged the work of the photojournalists as 'an essential part of the festival's history' and the importance of journalistic work. 'On behalf of the entire Festival Ceremonia team, we send our heartfelt condolences to their families, friends, and colleagues,' the fest ended their note. 'We too share their grief and stand united in mourning this irreparable loss.' Over the weekend, Angry People Media, a collective of Mexican photojournalists, issued a statement condemning Ceremonia's immediate inaction to the two deaths, calling for better work conditions for journalists covering music in the country overall. 'Berenice and Miguel deserved to return home. They deserved secure and dignified work conditions. They deserved respect for their work. And now, they deserve memory, justice, and the truth,' the collective wrote. 'This pain cannot be lost or diluted in cold statements… This needs to change.' The festival continued on Saturday following the incident — including headlining sets by Charli XCX and K-pop band Tomorrow X Together. AXE Ceremonia organizers and the local mayor's office announced the cancelation of Sunday's festivities the following morning. 'Following the unfortunate incident that occurred yesterday, we inform you that the activities scheduled for today have been suspended, following the guidelines of the relevant authorities,' the organization wrote. 'Our sympathy and support go out to their families and love ones during this difficult time.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mexican President Reacts to Fatal Accident at AXE Ceremonia Festival: ‘There Should Be No Impunity'
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her condolences on Monday (April 7) over the deaths of two photographers on Saturday (April 5) during the AXE Ceremonia music festival in Mexico City. The president said her government would review the license granted to the venue at Parque Bicentenario. 'We regret and send our solidarity to the families of those who lost their lives in this accident,' Sheinbaum said during her morning press conference. 'Beyond the fact that it was an accident, we need to look into how the equipment that fell was set up. An investigation needs to be carried out. There should be no impunity in this case.' More from Billboard AXE Ceremonia Festival in Mexico Suspended After Crane Collapse Leaves Two Dead Dave Allen, Former Gang of Four Bassist, Dies at 69 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' Documentary Set for 2025 Tribeca Festival Premiere Photographers Miguel Ángel Rojas Hernández and Citlali Berenice Giles Rivera died over the weekend when a crane carrying a decorative metal object collapsed during the festival. The accident prompted city authorities to cancel the second day of the event on Sunday (April 6). The attorney general's office of Mexico City announced the start of an investigation.. Sheinbaum noted that the mayor's office of Miguel Hidalgo, the borough where Parque Bicentenario is located, is responsible for authorizing such events, regardless of the federal ownership of the property. As a result, she instructed the Secretariat of Agrarian, Territorial, and Urban Development (SEDATU) to review the venue's license, assess the conditions under which it was granted, and determine whether it is feasible to revoke their license. Earlier on Monday, the AXE Ceremonia festival released a statement on the fatal accident, extending its condolences to the victims' loved ones. 'From the very first moment, we have been by the families' side, providing them with all the support and assistance we can,' it reads. British band Massive Attack, who, along with rapper Tyler, the Creator, headlined the festival on Sunday, joined in expressing their condolences on social media over the deaths of the photographers. 'We are shocked and saddened by the tragic and avoidable deaths of Berenice Giles and Miguel Hernández. Our thoughts are with their families and friends during this difficult time,' the band said in their Instagram Stories. On Sunday (April 6), friends of the two victims, photographers, journalists, content creators, and members of the public held a protest outside Parque Bicentenario to honor them and demand that there be no impunity in the investigation. 'There wasn't any clarity about what had happened until we left the event. It's absolutely devastating,' Mexican artist Luisa Almaguer, who performed as part of Saturday's lineup at AXE Ceremonia, told Billboard Español. 'The show definitely should not have continued.' On Monday, the funerals for Miguel Ángel Rojas and Berenice Giles were held in Mexico City, according to reports from the N+ Foro news channel. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Mexico's AXE Ceremonia Festival Canceled After Crane Collapse Kills Two Photographers
The post Mexico's AXE Ceremonia Festival Canceled After Crane Collapse Kills Two Photographers appeared first on Consequence. The AXE Ceremonia festival in Mexico City was cut short this weekend after a crane collapsed and killed two photographers. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday during Meme Del Real (of Café Tacvba)'s set. A large gust of wind caused a crane holding a decorative metallic object to fall on two photographers covering the event, now confirmed to be Miguel Angel Rojas and Berenice Giles. According to local authorities, the two 'received pre-hospital care at the scene, and were later urgently transported to the hospital, where they unfortunately passed away.' While the festival carried on throughout Saturday despite the tragedy — including performances from Charli XCX and Tomorrow x Together — the festival organizers and local mayor opted to suspend Sunday's activities, which was set to feature performances from Tyler, the Creator, Massive Attack, The Marías, and more. Neither the local authorities nor AXE Ceremonia have provided details as to what led the crane to collapse, nor why they kept the event going on Saturday as normal; the festival did, however, release a statement confirming the accident on Saturday evening. 'With deep sadness, we confirm the passing of the two people who were injured during today's incident,' AXE Ceremonia said in a statement. 'We are deeply heartbroken by this loss. We are reaching out to their families to support them during this incredibly difficult time and to provide them with all our care and solidarity. The safety of our community has always been our priority, and we continue, as from the very beginning, to maintain close collaboration and complete transparency with the authorities.' The festival released a statement on the incident and cancellation to Instagram, and announced that refunds would be issued to festival goers automatically. The local mayor's office also confirmed the day's cancellation, saying,'The teams from the Miguel Hidalgo Government and Legal Affairs, along with the borough's Civil Protection department and the Administrative Verification Institute of Mexico City, completed the inspection and placed suspension seals at the entrances to AXE Ceremonia in Bicentennial Park. Therefore, the event this Sunday, April 6, is suspended.' In light of the tragedy, several members of the press and creative community created a makeshift memorial in tribute to Rojas and Giles near the festival grounds (as captured by photographer Franco Emmanuel above). Mexico's AXE Ceremonia Festival Canceled After Crane Collapse Kills Two Photographers Paolo Ragusa Popular Posts Kanye West Says Wife Bianca Censori Left Him After Trying to Get Him Committed South Park Tackles Diddy, Ketamine, and Canada in Trailer for Season 27: Watch Bill Burr Confronted Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder at SNL50: "I Hated Your Band" Liam Neeson Lets It All Hang Out in New Trailer for The Naked Gun Reboot: Watch White Lotus Characters Ranked By How Much I Hope They Die in the Season 3 Finale Mariah Carey Mortifies Teenage Son By Crashing His Twitch Stream Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
USA Today
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
AXE Ceremonia festival canceled after 2 people die in structural collapse
AXE Ceremonia festival canceled after 2 people die in structural collapse The conclusion of AXE Ceremonia's 2025 festival in Mexico City was forced to a halt after a structural collapse on Saturday resulted in two deaths. The two-day festival, which kicked off on Saturday at Parque Bicentenario, confirmed the suspension in a statement on its social media accounts Sunday. "With profound sadness, we confirm the death of the two individuals who were injured in the incident that occurred (yesterday)," the statement, translated from Spanish, reads. "This loss hurts us immensely." The mayor's office of Miguel Hidalgo, the borough where Parque Bicentenario is located, announced that suspension seals were placed at the festival's entrance in collaboration with the Institute of Administrative Verification, as well as the borough's government-and-legal-affairs and civil protection departments, according to a statement issued on social media. According to The Associated Press and the Mexican publication El Universal, the individuals — a pair of photographers comprised of one male and one female — were killed after a metal structure at the festival site, described as a "decorative piece," collapsed due to a wind gust. Following the collapse, the photographers were transferred to Dr. Rubén Leñero General Hospital, where they were diagnosed with cranioencephalic trauma and various fractures, the public health services agency IMSS-Bienestar confirmed to the AP and El Universal. The victims, who received cardiopulmonary resuscitation, arrived at the hospital with no vital signs, per the outlets. The photographers were reportedly identified as Berenice Giles and Miguel Hernández, music outlet Mr. Indie confirmed in a statement on social media Sunday. USA TODAY has reached out to the publication for comment. "From our space, we want to honor their devotion, their love for music and photography, and their commitment to this project that was also theirs," the outlet said in Spanish. Fyre Festival 2: Festival encounters location issues as Mexican government denies its existence In its Sunday statement, AXE Ceremonia said the organization has been in contact with the victims' families to "accompany them in this very difficult moment and offer them all our support and solidarity." "The safety of our community has always been our priority and we maintain, as from the first moment, a close collaboration and total openness with authorities," the festival said. Tickets for Sunday's show will be automatically reimbursed via Ticketmaster, AXE Ceremonia shared in a separate statement. Charli XCX, The Marías react to AXE Ceremonia tragedy AXE Ceremonia 2025's Saturday launch featured performances from a star-studded lineup that included British pop star Charli XCX, K-pop boy band Tomorrow X Together, regional Mexican singer Natanael Cano and former "Elite" star Arón Piper. The festival's Sunday finale was slated to include appearances from top artists such as Tyler, the Creator, Lil Yachty, The Marías and Nathy Peluso, among others. Following the event's suspension, Charli XCX shared a brief tribute on her Instagram Story: "My heart is with the families and friends of Miguel and Berenice." CMA Fest 2025 lineup: Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Shaboozey, more country stars to perform Arón wrote on his Instagram Story, in Spanish: "All of our love and support to the families of Berenice and Miguel." The Marías also mourned the photographers' deaths on Instagram, writing, "Due to the tragedy that occurred yesterday at Ceremonia, we will not be performing today." "Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of two photographers, Berenice Giles and Miguel Hernández," the band concluded.
