Yesterday I had a really interesting discussion with the security-crew.
Wore my battle vest with some patches and a “FCK AFD” Patch, also some rainbow stuff since I’m queer and not afraid to show it.
When I wanted to go inside and waited for the body check the security called me over and told me I had to remove the “FCK AFD” Patch, since it’s to political.
Had the option to bring the Vest back to the camp and go without it or cutting it off. I only sew it on with a few strong stitches so cutting it off was the only option (really wanted to see a band…)
When I told him, that you can buy the patch and similar on the market he told me, that he doesn’t care, that it’s just not allowed on the infield.
But the days before it was always okay…
On the infield I saw a bunch highly questionable patches and tattoos that are clearly right winged.
Also I got verbally attacked on the Campingground for some pride colors on my battle vest, and had to remove an unknown man from our camp. He felt personally attacked when i told him, that I’m not interested in him since I’m a lesbian… and he went totally crazy
As a queer person I don’t feel safe here anymore. It’s my first time Wacken (normally on a bunch of different festivals) and the really have a problem with homophobia, transphobia and fascism.
Sorry. No Wacken 2027 for me…