Nova Music Festival Exhibit Arriving In NYC Post-Israeli Event Incident

EE News Desk Mar 29, 2024

In October 2023, a terrorist attack occurred at the Nova Music Festival. It has been six months since the tragic incident took place. Hamas militants forcibly entered the concert at sunrise and killed a total of 370 people. Subsequently, they took 44 people hostage. The Nova Music Festival was held to celebrate Simchat Torah, the Jewish holiday.

The festival was an electronic dance music event, where the crowd was fully immersed in enjoyment and dancing to the music when the dreadful attack occurred. The sudden assault instilled fear among the audience, shattering everyone present.

As a result of this conflict, thousands of Palestinian and Israeli individuals have lost their lives. It has worsened existing problems in Gaza, creating a terrifying situation for all involved. This terrorist attack stands as one of the most devastating incidents to have occurred during a music concert, leaving an indelible mark on the collective memory of all those affected.

To honour the lives lost at the festival and in the aftermath, the founders of the Nova Music Festival are collaborating with creative director Reut Feingold to present a commemorative installation in New York City this April.

Titled ‘The Nova Music Festival Exhibition: October 7 06:29AM’, the exhibition originally debuted in Tel Aviv for a duration of 10 weeks and will now be accessible to the public in NYC, with specific details regarding the date and location forthcoming.

The installation features artefacts retrieved from the festival site, such as burned-out vehicles, bullet-riddled restroom stalls, and abandoned personal effects. Survivors of the harrowing attack at Nova will also be present at the exhibition. Additionally, there will be a healing space and a symbolic lighthouse bearing the proclamation, "We will dance again”.

Among the founders of Nova are Omri Sassi, Yoni Feingold, Ofir Amir, and Yagil Rimoni. Partners from the United States involved in the exhibition include Scooter Braun, Joe Teplow, and Josh Kadden.