The B-52s cancel their scheduled performance at The C Trop Music Festival in Tilloloy, France, shortly before a violent storm—reported as a tornado—strikes the venue. According to statements shared by frontman Fred Schneider, the band’s crew is caught in the extreme conditions and is forced to take cover while the situation escalates. Multiple outlets report that Schneider says the cancellation happens “minutes” before the tornado arrives. Schneider also criticizes the festival’s promoter, saying they knew a dangerous storm was brewing and approaching the festival. Billboard describes Schneider’s account that the crew is forced to duck and cover during the incident. NME similarly reports Schneider’s comments, including that the band’s sound engineer Frank fears for his life amid the chaos. Rolling Stone characterizes Schneider’s message as describing the night as a “total disaster” and repeating the allegation that the promoter was aware of the storm in advance. The reports describe the band’s performance being removed from the event timeline as evacuations and safety measures are underway when the severe weather hits.