The day was dominated by the last-minute cancellation of the sold-out Music On house festival in Amsterdam, which was called off hours before its start due to a rejected tent and withdrawn permit. The organizer, Loveland, took legal action but lost the court case, confirming the cancellation. This story evolved throughout the day, with multiple outlets reporting on the shock and the court decision. Meanwhile, the Hondius cruise ship evacuation continued, with 29 passengers flying to the Netherlands. In the UK, Reform UK won a landslide in local elections, a major shift. Hungary swore in a new premier after 16 years of Orbán. The day also saw coverage of the manosphere's influence on youth, and a pro-asylum counter-demonstration in Ter Apel.