An exhibit called “6:29 AM The Moment Music Stood Still” opened in New York City last week to honor the victims and survivors of the Nova Music Festival. The exhibit displayed bullet ridden bathroom stalls, burned cars, and harrowing testimonials from those who were present on October 7. Hamas terrorists killed 370 people at the concert dedicated to peace and love and kidnapped 44 individuals. The exhibit was brought to the United States by Scooter Braun, who gave a speech at the opening party along with Mayor Eric Adams.
Scooter Braun emphasized that the exhibit aims to “educate” people and is not about politics, race, or religion, but rather a music festival similar to popular ones like Coachella and Stagecoach. He encouraged people to see themselves in the moment and understand the impact of the tragedy on the music community. Survivors of the massacre have also been present at the exhibit, sharing their harrowing experiences. Tomer Meir, one of the survivors, described how the festival turned into a horror movie with rockets and terrorists attacking the crowd.
Tomer Meir recalled how he and his friends had to flee their car being hit by a rocket and hide in a tunnel during the chaos of the attack. He shared his healing journey and how the Nova community has helped survivors cope with the traumatic experience. The exhibit includes discarded tents left in the chaos and a heartbreaking last phone call made by a hostage to her mother. It also contains information on sexual assaults that occurred at the festival, described by a member of the ZAKA emergency response team.
The exhibit, created and directed by Nova’s founders and their US partners, aims to highlight the international nature of the festival and the attack. Yoni Feingold, one of the exhibit initiators, stressed that the attack was not just about Israel, as there were guests from various countries and DJs from around the world present at the festival. The exhibit showcases the aftermath of the attack and the impact it had on the music community and festival attendees worldwide. It serves as a tribute to the victims and survivors while raising awareness about the tragic event.
The exhibit provides viewers with a glimpse into the chaos and devastation caused by the attack at the Nova Music Festival. Through testimonials, artifacts, and information presented, attendees can understand the horror faced by those present at the festival. The exhibit serves as a platform for survivors to share their stories and begin the healing process. It also sheds light on the international nature of the festival and highlights the need for unity and support in the face of such senseless violence. By showcasing the tragedy, the exhibit aims to educate and raise awareness about the impact of terrorism on communities worldwide.
