Mia Keevan died after ‘becoming unwell’ at the Emerge music festival in Belfast at the weekend as two other attendees were rushed to hospital
A teenage girl who died tragically after becoming unwell at the Emerge music festival has been named.
Tributes have flooded in for Mia Keevan a “bright” and “fun” girl who was “much loved girl who touched the hearts of anyone that knew her”.
Mia, from Co Tipperary in the Republic of Ireland was named locally as the young girl who passed away over the weekend. An investigation “in order to establish the circumstances surrounding the tragic sudden death” is ongoing, police have said.
“Police will continue to work closely with event organisers and the licensing authority to ensure that events remain safe and enjoyable for all of those who attend,” PSNI Belfast District Commander, Superintendent Allister Hagan said.
A Gofundme page set up to help her family has so far raised the equivalent of just under £7,000.
Sarah Roche, who organised the Gofundme, described Mia on the page: “A bright, fun and much loved girl who touched the hearts of anyone that knew her. Mia was such an outgoing person and lit up everyone room she walked into.
“Her laughter and warmth will never be forgotten by those lucky enough to have known her. At this difficult time we are coming together to support Mia’s family with the unexpected costs they face and to give them space to grieve without added financial worry. Any donation will make a difference and is deeply appreciated.”
Police said they received a report of the sudden death of a girl aged in her late teens on Sunday. The girl died in hospital after becoming unwell at an event in south Belfast, officers said.
The event is understood to be the Emerge dance music festival which was held at the Boucher Road Fields in Belfast on Saturday and Sunday.
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