Groovin The Moo Defends Safety Measures After Woman Claims She Was Urinated On

Ahead of the Bendigo and Townsville Groovin The Moo festivals this weekend, organisers have released a statement in regards to incidents that occurred at the events last week, which included drug charges and overdoses, as well as a woman who claimed she was urinated on by a fellow festival-goer. 

The woman, Joana Perkins, slammed the response by security after the alleged incident took place, in which she said guards let the man in question walk away without caution. 

"While the majority of GTM’s Moo crew partied safely, we would like to continue to remind everyone to look after themselves, their friends and other Moo patrons," a statement on the festival Facebook page reads. 

"Groovin the Moo takes the responsibility of patron care seriously. Our systems are developed in consultation with our service providers. We acknowledge several media reports with regards to the welfare of patrons and conduct of security and emergency service providers at both GTM Maitland and Canberra. Groovin the Moo believes all actions taken by service providers were delivered in the best interest of GTM patrons."

A 15-year-old girl was one of two punters taken to hospital on Saturday from the Maitland festival after believed drug overdoses, while a further 36 people were caught with drugs at the event. 

Groovin The Moo marshals The Meeting Tree made a statement on how to keep safe at this year's festivals: "When it comes to partying, we have three rules: party safe and party smart."

The duo also recommend, "don't be a tosser", "pace yourself" and "drink plenty of water".