Russian DJ Oleksandr Komarov stripped of ADE slot over threats to Ukraine

Cancellation of participation in one of the world's largest music events

Russian DJ Oleksandr Komarov has lost the opportunity to perform at the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), which is considered one of the largest events in the field of electronic music. The decision to remove him from the programme was made against the backdrop of the resonance caused by the musician's aggressive statements directed at Ukraine and its representatives.

Details of the conflict and community reaction

The cause of the scandal was personal messages that Komarov sent to Ukrainian DJ Vadym Bonkrashkov. In the correspondence, the Russian performer called his colleague a Nazi, mocked the national flag of Ukraine, and wished a terrible death both to Bonkrashkov personally and to the state as a whole.

Screenshots of these exchanges appeared on the Reddit platform. After the images were published, representatives of the music community began demanding that the organisers strip the Russian DJ of his right to participate in the festival.

Confirmation of the decision

The result of public pressure was Komarov's official confirmation that his performance at ADE would not take place. The musician himself stated that he was disappointed by the cancellation of his trip to Amsterdam.