Stereosonic co-founder Frank Cotela took to Facebook to vent his frustration at the roided up “bros muscle culture” that helped contribute to a series of fights that occurred at Stereosonic.
The 3 minute long footage which can be viewed here happened during Shotek's set during the festival.
Frank Cotela wrote:
“Everyone is over the roid up bros muscle culture. Can't they just see that they are a laughing stock? Brother, everyone is laughing at your shorts, singlets, fake tans, bumbags and cartoon shaped bodies, but more importantly we are sick of the charged up violence you bring. Time for a change!”
Cotela goes on to suggest the festival may look at profiling patrons upon entry in the future and stopping those who seem potentially aggressive from entering.
The culture Cotela speaks about has attracted fierce criticism on social media this year, with footage of the Sydney brawl circulating widely online.
Meanwhile, fellow Australian festival Good Life, Future Music Festival's under 18 alternative, has included a new dress code on their website, banning “bum bags/fanny packs or man bags” and stating “shirts must remain on at all times except for in the water park.”