Komplott x Overgave Canceled After ADE Withdrawal

ADE disassociates from Komplott x Overgave party amid Shlømo rape investigation, with Amsterdam Dance Event withdrawing its official affiliation from the Komplott x Overgave party, which had been scheduled for October 21, 2026, at the Panama club. Several artists had already withdrawn from the line-up, including Dutch DJs Xamuel and Within, prior to ADE’s decision, and Komplott subsequently canceled the event entirely.

DJ Shlømo, a 39-year-old French artist, is under criminal investigation for rape, death threats and psychological control and has denied all accusations, while Inès Davau is the lawyer representing one of the alleged victims.

ADE emphasized its mission to support the electronic music scene, nightlife and its communities and stated that it expects affiliates to align with its standards, noting that the decision to proceed independently belongs solely to the organizers and the hosting venue.

The controversy was also set against earlier public reports in February alleging inappropriate sexual behavior by a larger group of hardtechno DJs within the scene.

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) withdrew its official affiliation from the Komplott x Overgave party, removing the event from ADE’s program. The party had been scheduled for October 21, 2026, at the Panama club, and Komplott subsequently canceled the event entirely. Several artists removed themselves from the line-up before ADE issued its position, specifically including Dutch DJs Xamuel and Within. ADE framed its withdrawal as following the criminal investigation involving DJ Shlømo.

DJ Shlømo is under criminal investigation for rape, death threats, and psychological control; he denies all accusations, and Inès Davau is the lawyer representing one of the alleged victims. ADE emphasized its mission to support the electronic music scene, nightlife, and its communities and stated that it expects affiliates to “align with these standards.” The organization also noted that the decision to proceed independently belongs “solely to the organizers and the hosting venue.” ADE highlighted the importance of upholding community standards and safety within the scene.

DJ Shlømo, a 39-year-old French musician, is currently under criminal investigation for serious allegations involving rape, issuing death threats, and psychological control. These accusations have considerably impacted the electronic music community, with a heightened focus on ethical standards and safety.

Notable within these proceedings is Inès Davau, the legal representative for one of the alleged victims. As the case unfolds, Shlømo has vehemently denied all accusations against him. The allegations have also increased scrutiny within the hardtechno music scene, which had already faced public reports earlier in the year concerning inappropriate sexual behavior by various artists.

This case against Shlømo has further fueled intense discussions about the responsibilities of venues and event organizers to foster environments where safety and ethical behavior are paramount. Shlømo’s case continues to draw significant attention, emphasizing the need for transparency and justice within the music industry.

Several artists withdrew from the Komplott x Overgave party line‑up prior to Amsterdam Dance Event’s public distancing, specifically including Dutch DJs Xamuel and Within; these withdrawals are recorded in the available material and preceded ADE’s statement. The Komplott x Overgave party had been scheduled for October 21, 2026, at the Panama club, and Komplott subsequently canceled the event entirely, as documented in the sources.

The artist departures and Komplott’s cancellation occurred within a controversy sparked by DJ Shlømo’s return to the stage and were set against earlier public reports in February alleging inappropriate sexual behavior by a larger group of hardtechno DJs; Shlømo denies the accusations. The available sources do not provide additional detailed statements, extended timelines, or further reactionary commentary from individual artists, Komplott organisers, Overgave representatives, the hosting venue, or ADE beyond the actions and timings described above.

Public statements highlighted the importance of safety and community cohesion, invoking the phrase “music should bring people together” and urging avoidance of “division” or “suffering” as central concerns. Some comments described the situation as “directly in conflict with ADE’s values” and called it “fundamentally insensitive to its role and mission, which involve supporting the electronic music scene, nightlife, and its communities.” Other remarks insisted that affiliated events must “align with these standards.”

Several statements acknowledged that decisions were “difficult” but necessary to avoid straying further from the spirit that motivated the collective’s creation and underlined “the importance of creating an environment where people feel heard and safe.” Additional communications noted that the decision to proceed independently remains “solely to the organizers and the hosting venue.”

ADE disassociates from Komplott x Overgave party amid Shlømo rape investigation, with Amsterdam Dance Event withdrawing its official affiliation from the Komplott x Overgave party that had been scheduled for October 21, 2026, at the Panama club. Several artists had withdrawn from the line-up before ADE’s decision, including Dutch DJs Xamuel and Within, and Komplott subsequently canceled the event entirely.

The controversy was sparked by Shlømo’s return to the stage; Shlømo, a 39-year-old French DJ, is under criminal investigation for rape, death threats, and psychological control and denies all accusations, while Inès Davau is the lawyer representing one of the alleged victims. The case appears against a backdrop of earlier public reports in February alleging inappropriate sexual behavior by a larger group of hardtechno DJs.

ADE reiterated its mission to support the electronic music scene, nightlife, and its communities, stated that it expects affiliates to “align with these standards,” and noted that any decision to proceed independently belongs “solely to the organizers and the hosting venue.”

DJ Shlømo, a 39-year-old French DJ, is the subject of a criminal investigation that includes allegations of rape, issuing death threats, and exerting psychological control. The investigation has emerged amid broader scrutiny of behavior within the hardtechno scene, following earlier public reports in February that named a larger group of hardtechno DJs for inappropriate sexual behavior.

One of the alleged victims in the current investigation is represented by lawyer Inès Davau. Shlømo denies all accusations attributed to him. The allegations and the prior reporting together prompted industry reactions documented in the available material, including artist withdrawals and event changes tied to the controversy.

Public communications emphasized community safety and cohesion, invoking the phrase “music should bring people together” and urging avoidance of “division” or “suffering.” Some statements characterized the situation as “directly in conflict with ADE’s values” and described it as “fundamentally insensitive to its role and mission, which involve supporting the electronic music scene, nightlife, and its communities.” These remarks framed the controversy in terms of collective responsibility and the need to protect shared community standards.

Other comments insisted that affiliated events must align with these standards, and noted that making decisions in this context was difficult but necessary to avoid straying from the spirit that motivated the collective’s creation. Several statements underlined the importance of creating an environment where people feel heard and safe. Additional communications reiterated that the choice to proceed with an event remains solely to the organizers and the hosting venue.