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Police Advise Download Festival Fans: Leave Smartwatches Behind!

6/13/2025

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Leicestershire Police urge Download Festival-goers to ditch their smartwatches to avoid unintentional 999 calls during the energetic mosh pits. With nearly 700 emergency calls last year, the festival, set for June 13-15 in Donington Park, anticipates a crowd of 130,000 fans ready to rock out to top bands.

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Leicestershire Police urge Download Festival-goers to ditch their smartwatches to avoid unintentional 999 calls during the energetic mosh pits. With nearly 700 emergency calls last year, the festival, set for June 13-15 in Donington Park, anticipates a crowd of 130,000 fans ready to rock out to top bands.