“Environmental attack”: performance by two DJs on a volcano throws Fuerteventura into turmoil. Ebay workers send disturbing packages – now the company has to pay

The sky is blue, the sun hangs just above the horizon, the attendees rock to electronic music: these scenes, spread on social media, are currently indignant by many residents of the island of Fuerteventura. The appearance of two women is a topic of excitement locally because the two played on the Calderón Hondo volcano, right next to a bird sanctuary.

Local media speak of the “environmental attack on Calderón Hondo”, call the performance of a Dutch and a German artist last weekend a “scandal” and are indignant about the “party with a large number of participants”. It was said to be a real rave. Both the island government of Fuerteventura and the municipality of La Oliva have now intervened.

The island government announced that the police are investigating and that a fine procedure is being conducted. Up to €200,000 could be owed as parties at the volcano can cause irreparable damage. The dangers range from soil erosion to the destruction of habitats for rare species.

Fuerteventura wants to set an example – the Hamburg woman defends herself

Theoretically, a much less severe punishment would be conceivable; according to the information, the fine limits start at 3,000 euros. But according to the German-language ‘Fuerteventura News’, the municipality of La Oliva has already announced that it wants to ‘set an example’ with the sanctions.

“We will not allow the image to continue to spread that you can do whatever you want in Fuerteventura,” the online magazine quoted the responsible Environmental Council. “Our landscapes and protected areas are there to be enjoyed,” he said. “But with respect.”

The attacked German DJ Nina Hepburn, who played at the volcano with her Dutch colleague Sisi Carini, has now also spoken out. The Hamburg woman told Fuerteventura News that there wasn’t actually a rave going on at the volcano, but only a few friends were listening to a DJ set on a livestream, which was a significant difference.

“This is completely permissible because filming in public is allowed,” wrote Nina Hepburn. «We only had two monitor speakers for the DJ, they were not loud and did not disturb the nature in any way. We were back down before it got dark. We left no waste behind. We have not disturbed nature and this nature park is open to the public.”

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