Dreamland drum and bass event halted over 'heat'
Kent Police said it was "aware of a medical incident" at the drum and bass even on Saturday
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A music event at Dreamland in Margate has been stopped early with organisers saying "it was just too hot".
Kent Police said it was "aware of a medical incident" at Margate Drum and Bass Festival at the amusement park.
The event was due to end at 22:45 BST but at about 18:30 BST organisers posted on X, saying: "Sorry guys, it was just too hot today, so we had to close early. Get home safely, external."
In June 2024, 17-year-old Emily Stokes died after taking MDMA at an event in the park.
In a statement on Saturday evening, Kent Police said: "We are aware of a medical incident at Dreamland in Margate, which was hosting an event that has now closed.
"Additional patrols are in the wider area helping to ensure the safety of people leaving the venue."
The drum and bass festival on Saturday was due to feature artists including Andy C, Wilkinson and K Motionz.
An amber heat alert is in force across most of England, meaning various health services and the whole population could be affected by the heat, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
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