Rock Concert Plans On Hold Due to UXO

Wels Austria The rock band AC/DC has sold-out a concert planned for the 22nd of May scheduled to be held on the grounds of Wels Airport. Over 80,000 fans are set to attend the concert which is the first event of its kind to be held on the airport grounds. Despite giving the concert organizers initial permission for the event, local Authorities have recently threatened to cancel the event due to the potential for UXO in the area. The area is expected to contain UXO as a result of heavy allied bombing that occurred during WWII.

The local government has called for an assessment of the area to determine the nature and extent of UXO within the area before making its final decision on whether or not to approve the concert. The concept of holding concerts at the site have met opposition as well from environmental groups who are concerned about colonies of rare birds who nest in the area surrounding the airport.