Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Borknagar cancel their appearance at this weekend’s Månegarm Open Air Festival
It’s always disappointing and sad when bands have to cancel their performances at festivals, but sometimes there is no other choice. As announced on the social media channels of the band, Borknagar will not play at Månegarm Open Air due to an injury sustained by ICS Vortex.
We are terribly sorry to announce that we are forced to cancel our concert at the Månegarm Open Air Festival 2025, this coming Saturday, 30.08.25.
Two days ago, Mr. Vortex fell 2 meters down from a stage and broke his clavicle in two places. Initially, Mr. Vortex was determined to man up, deal with the pain, and go through with the concert sitting on a chair, or such. The show must go on.
However, this morning the pain has been unbearable, and his doctor has now issued a
travel/concert ban due to the rather serious injuries. Mr. Vortex needs to take it easy, rest, and recover to avoid any further complications.
This is, in fact, the first time in our 30+ years career we, individually or collectively, have been in an unfortunate situation like this, cancelling a concert in such a short notice.
We were all looking very much forward to doing our final concert for the 2025 festival season with our friends in Månegarm, and all the other bands. And you, the fans.
Unfortunately, that can’t happen, but we sincerely hope we can come back and make up for it at a later time.
Friends, fans and associates- we are truly sorry for any inconvenience that may occur due to this cancellation.
We will be back!
On behalf of BORKNAGAR,
Øystein G. Brun