Electric Love boss

Manuel Reifenauer: “We were highly naive”

39-year-old Manuel Reifenauer is "Mister Electric Love", head of Salzburg's largest open-air festival with around 180,000 guests.(Bild: Tröster Andreas)

Before the start of the 11th edition of the Electric Love Festival on Thursday at the Salzburgring, organizer Manuel Reifenauer gave the "Krone" a look behind the scenes. His near-failure right at the start doesn't stop him from making big plans. In this interview, he talks about million-dollar fees, the visit of a prince and the strange ritual of an artist. 

"Krone": Mr. Reifenauer, how are the preparations for this year's Electric Love edition going?
Manuel Reifenauer: So far, actually quite well. But you always think that and then suddenly something comes up again at the last minute. But let's hope not.