During the Fjordfesten festival in Sandefjord, Norwegian hip-hop trio Roc Boyz faced heavy criticism after concertgoers and organizers confirmed that a member appeared overstadig beruset on stage, leading to a physical altercation with an audience member and subsequent police reports.
Roc Boyz Performance and Audience Backlash at Fjordfesten
The hip-hop trio Roc Boyz—consisting of Henrik Meinch (Mein), Kristoffer Brandshaug (KrizzyB), and Morten Undheim Lutnæs (Mul)—closed out Friday night at the Fjordfesten festival, taking the stage around 23:15, according to Sandefjords Blad. Several attendees reported a strange atmosphere as the group appeared. Concertgoers Leah Hatland (21) and Julia H. Hauge (21) told Dagbladet that one of the members struggled to stay on his feet and leaned on a prop stone. According to the two attendees, the artist remarked to the crowd, “Dette her er det som skjer hvis man ikke tar seg en før man går på scenen,” which they interpreted as a reference to substance use before the show.
Hatland and Hauge noted that the backdrop screens displayed images of pills and lines, which they felt promoted drug use in front of a young audience that included many 16-year-olds near the front. Citing these elements, the two friends left the concert early in protest, alongside other members of the audience.
Stage Altercation With Audience Member
Following their exit, festivalgoers witnessed a physical confrontation on stage. According to accounts given to Hatland and Hauge by friends who remained, an audience member was invited onto the stage. Hatland stated that the intoxicated band member attempted to push the guest off, triggering a fight between the band and the audience member that required intervention from security guards.
Sandefjords Blad confirmed that scuffling occurred on stage. The audience member involved told the local newspaper that Kristoffer Brandshaug shouted, “Hvem faen er du,” before dragging him off. However, the attendee noted that Mul, Mein, and the rest of the crew were friendly afterward, describing the experience as scary yet thrilling.
Organizer Response and Band’s Reaction
Festival organizers confirmed to Sandefjords Blad that one band member was heavily intoxicated on stage while the other two members carried the performance through to the end. Organizers monitored the situation closely with security personnel, determining that halting the show posed a greater risk of causing a chaotic situation among the crowd than letting the performance finish.
In an Instagram video, Brandshaug seemingly addressed the incident, stating, “Som dere kanskje vet var det en liten hendelse i går, så vi har sjekket inn på rehab.” Wearing bathrobes branded with “Gränsö Slott Hotel & Spa,” Brandshaug added that he had promised to stay sober until his next drink and become a new person for a few hours. Dagbladet reached out to Roc Boyz manager Dennis Kiil for comment regarding the member’s condition and the stage altercation, but the inquiry went unanswered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the members of Roc Boyz?
The trio consists of Henrik Meinch (Mein), Kristoffer Brandshaug (KrizzyB), and Morten Undheim Lutnæs (Mul), according to verified reports.
What happened during the Fjordfesten performance?
According to organizers and concertgoers, one band member appeared heavily intoxicated on stage, leading to a scuffle with an audience member who was invited up.
Did festival organizers stop the concert?
No. Organizers assessed that stopping the show could trigger a larger, unmanageable risk among the crowd, allowing the remaining members to finish the set.
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