Festival Tragedy: Sartianna Kasno Found Dead at Waking Life Portugal

Sartianna Kasno, 28, was found dead on June 22 on the grounds of the Waking Life festival near Crato in Portugal’s Alentejo region. The six day festival for art and experimental electronic music ran from June 15 to June 22. Portuguese authorities are investigating the sequence of events, and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed her death.

At this stage there is no official statement on the exact cause of death. Investigators have reported no evidence of third party involvement. Further medical details, autopsy results, or an official cause have not been released.

Kasno was a well known figure in Amsterdam’s cultural scene. She worked for AT5 and produced events at Pakhuis de Zwijger. Colleagues, organizations, and DJs publicly expressed condolences and supporters launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral arrangements.

Sartianna Kasno, 28, was a Dutch media professional who worked for AT5 in Amsterdam and served as a producer at Pakhuis de Zwijger. She was found dead on the grounds of the Waking Life festival, which takes place near Crato in Portugal’s Alentejo region, at the site of a six-day event dedicated to art and experimental electronic music. The festival ran from June 15 to June 22, and her death occurred on June 22, the event’s final day. Kasno was described in reporting as a well-known figure within Amsterdam’s cultural scene and her roles at AT5 and Pakhuis de Zwijger were noted in accounts of her career.

There is no official statement on the exact cause of death. Authorities have reported no evidence of third-party involvement. Authorities are investigating the sequence of events surrounding her death, and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that she had died.

A GoFundMe campaign was started to assist with funeral arrangements. Several organizations, colleagues, and DJs publicly expressed condolences following her death. The available sources do not provide further medical details or an official cause of death beyond the statements already noted.

With great pain in their hearts, they announced that Sartianna died suddenly on June 22. This happened in Portugal, where her body is still located. To support Sartianna’s family and friends, we would like to start this GoFundMe campaign to help with all matters related to a dignified farewell.

Every contribution, whether large or small, will greatly help the family and friends in this surreal time.

The waves of this loss reach us all. Even those who never met her feel the shock.

When one of us dies far too early, our circle draws together in shared mourning. And paradoxically, this painful coming together can also trigger a wave of closeness, gratitude, and deep love for the people still with us.

Sartianna Kasno, 28, was a Dutch media professional who worked for AT5 in Amsterdam and served as a producer at Pakhuis de Zwijger. She was found dead on the grounds of the Waking Life festival near Crato in Portugal’s Alentejo region, and the festival ran from June 15 to June 22 with her death occurring on June 22. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the death and authorities are investigating the sequence of events.

Named individuals mentioned in connection with the event include mad miran, CCL, Cera, Bashkka, Djrum, Rroxymore, Konduku, Rene Wise, and Nadia Struiwigh. Several organizations, colleagues, and DJs publicly expressed condolences following her death. The available sources do not provide this information.

Organizations and products named in coverage include AT5 and Pakhuis de Zwijger, Aavózinha, Sexyland, Jornal de Notícias, GoFundMe, and Instagram. AT5 and Pakhuis de Zwijger are explicitly identified as Kasno’s employer and place of production work, and a GoFundMe campaign was started to assist with funeral arrangements. The available sources do not provide further roles or relations for the remaining organizations and products.

Timeline and Investigation

The Waking Life festival took place near Crato in Portugal’s Alentejo region and ran from June 15 to June 22. Sartianna Kasno, described as a 28-year-old Dutch attendee, was found dead on the festival grounds on June 22, the event’s final day. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed her death. The festival is described as a six-day event for art and experimental electronic music. Authorities are reported to be investigating the sequence of events surrounding her death.

Authorities have stated there is no official statement on the exact cause of death. Authorities have reported no evidence of third-party involvement in the death. No further medical details, autopsy results or an official cause of death are provided in the reporting. The available sources do not provide this information.

Conclusion

Sartianna Kasno, a 28-year-old Dutch media professional who worked for AT5 and as a producer at Pakhuis de Zwijger, was found dead on June 22 on the grounds of the Waking Life festival near Crato in Portugal’s Alentejo region, during the festival that ran from June 15 to June 22.

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed her death and authorities are investigating the sequence of events surrounding it. Reporting states there is no official statement on the exact cause of death and that authorities have reported no evidence of third-party involvement.

Several organizations, colleagues, and DJs expressed condolences, and a GoFundMe campaign was started to assist with funeral arrangements; no further medical details or autopsy results are provided in the available reporting.