Oklou Calls for Better Labor Standards After Primavera Sound Weather Chaos

Primavera Sound faced a logistical breakdown last week as 80km winds and heavy rain forced the cancellation of opening-day sets from Massive Attack and Doja Cat. While safety protocols justified the stage closures at Parc del Fòrum, the festival is under fire for its handling of the fallout. French producer Oklou, who performed despite the conditions, took to Instagram to demand better working conditions for touring personnel. She cited a 'chaotic' transport system that left her crew soaking wet and unfed after hours of labor, highlighting the often-ignored physical toll on production teams during extreme weather events. Fans echoed the frustration, pointing to a lack of infrastructure readiness rather than the severity of the rain itself. Primavera has since offered refunds for Thursday ticket holders, but the incident serves as a reminder that festival safety must extend beyond the audience to the crews keeping the stages running.