FEM Festival Season 3: A Night of Chaos and Mismanagement
What was supposed to be an evening of music and entertainment at the much-anticipated FEM Festival Season 3 quickly devolved into a chaotic spectacle, leaving attendees disheartened and questioning the event’s organization. HELLO! Pakistan attended the festival's second day, where Bilal Saeed was set to perform, but the experience was anything but enjoyable.
The troubles began with a last-minute venue change from F9 Park to Gulberg Greens, which was poorly communicated and caused confusion among ticket holders. Upon arriving at the new venue, it became evident that the event was grossly mismanaged. Crowds were left to fend for themselves, with no clear directions, inadequate crowd control, and a glaring lack of respect for families and female attendees. The atmosphere turned hostile as attendees pushe
d, hovered, and disregarded any semblance of decency.
As the crowd spiraled out of control, security personnel resorted to using sticks to manage the unruly masses, exacerbating the already volatile situation. What followed was sheer pandemonium—people stormed the venue, breaking property, and creating a scene that resembled anything but a well-organized festival. Amid the chaos, reports of phone thefts further marred the night, leaving attendees not only disappointed but also victims of criminal activity.
The lack of foresight and planning was evident at every turn. From insufficient security measures to the inability to manage the overwhelming crowd, the event highlighted the urgent need for accountability in organizing public events of this scale.
What should have been a celebration of music and community became a glaring example of how poor management can ruin an experience. For those who braved the mayhem, the FEM Festival will likely be remembered not for its performances, but for the frustration, chaos, and mismanagement that overshadowed it.