As something new, this year’s Roskilde Festival has introduced a Zone Out area in the inner section, where guests can take a break from the intense festival atmosphere. While many festival-goers were getting ready to see Lamin open the Orange Stage on Wednesday afternoon, others chose to take advantage of this new initiative and take a nap in a more peaceful part of the festival.
The Zone Out area is created to give festival guests the opportunity to find peace and rest in the midst of the festivities. Project manager Benja Ann Christensen explains that the area offers more activities besides resting, such as meditation, poetry readings, board games, and non-alcoholic drinks.
Throughout the festival days, various events are planned in Zone Out. On Thursday afternoon, guests had the opportunity to participate in a communal nap, where there is space for 15 people to rest at the same time. This initiative is especially intended for those who have been camping at the festival for several days and need a break.
One of the visitors in the Zone Out area, 25-year-old Jonas Lykou Lund, praises the initiative but notes that it can be challenging to achieve a completely relaxed atmosphere when the area is still surrounded by the life and noise of the festival. However, he still believes that it is a positive initiative that can help participants take the necessary breaks.
Benja Ann Christensen explains that the festival already has quiet areas on the outskirts of the festival grounds, but there has been a demand for a similar peaceful area closer to the music. Zone Out is designed for this specific need and offers furniture to make resting comfortable. Guests can also provide feedback on their experience via QR codes placed in the area.
On Thursday, Zone Out also offers activities such as meditation, mindfulness, and poetry readings organized by Youth Island. There are also game nights planned, where festival-goers can challenge each other in various board games. All in all, Zone Out is created as a quiet oasis for anyone in need of a break from the festival’s hectic program.