Festival boss brushes off ‘bonkers’ overcrowding concerns after crowd collapse

Electric Picnic is being criticised over overcrowding and a major set cancellation (Picture: Evan Treacy/PA Wire)Electric Picnic boss Melvin Benn has spoken out after criticism of the festival’s safety measures following ‘overcrowding’ cancelling a set.The music festival, which took place in Ireland over the weekend, is said to have welcomed an estimated 80,000 fans to see Lewis Capaldi, Gorillaz and Fontaines D.C. headline.However, attendees reported a ‘crowd collapse&r