Amsterdam Dance Event cuts ties over Shlømo booking

Amsterdam Dance Event Cuts Ties with Party Series Over Shlømo Booking

The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has removed a prominent party series from its program following the booking of French DJ and producer Shlømo, whose real name is Shaun Baron-Carvais. The decision comes after allegations against Shlømo, including rape and psychological violence, led to a criminal investigation. These accusations were first publicized in February, and in June, a formal complaint was filed with the Paris public prosecutor’s office.

Despite the DJ’s insistence of his innocence, several acts chose to withdraw from the event, prompting ADE to end its association with the involved parties, citing a contradiction with its values. Consequently, the party, which was slated to occur at Amsterdam Club Panama on October 21, was cancelled by the organizers soon after its removal from the festival’s lineup. The festival emphasized the importance of maintaining a program that aligns with its ethical standards.

Summary of Shlømo booking and reported controversies

The planned party was scheduled for October 21 at Amsterdam Club Panama with Shlømo booked to perform, and the booking was listed as part of the event’s program. In February, public allegations were made against Shlømo in a callout that circulated publicly about his conduct. In June, a purported victim filed a complaint with the Paris public prosecutor’s office alleging rape, psychological violence, and death threats, and the complaint was recorded with the prosecutor’s office.

Het Parool reported that a criminal investigation is underway following the complaint filed in June, and that investigation status has been described as active in reporting. Shlømo denies the allegations and has described them as a smear campaign in public statements. The matter includes the statement that the presumption of innocence applies until conviction, which has been referenced in coverage of the case.

Responses from Xamuel and Within

After allegations surfaced, Xamuel and Within withdrew from the October 21 event. Their departures were reported as key developments that influenced the festival and organizers to reassess the party’s inclusion in ADE’s program prior to ADE ending its partnership.

Komplott and Overgave stance and ADE reaction

Komplott and Overgave initially upheld the booking of Shlømo after several acts withdrew from the event. The organizers maintained the scheduled performance as part of their program at that stage and did not immediately cancel the listed show. After maintaining that position for a period, the organizers canceled the party shortly afterwards.

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) said that the organizers’ stance contradicted its values and announced that it would end the official partnership with Komplott and Overgave. ADE removed the party from the festival program as part of that decision. The removal of the party from ADE’s program was followed shortly by the organizers’ cancellation of the event.

Shlømo’s response and quoted statements

Shlømo (Shaun Baron-Carvais) has publicly denied the allegations made against him and has described the accusations as a smear campaign. He issued statements contesting the claims and rejecting the characterizations set out in the public callout. In his statements he expressed that the allegations are unjust and framed the coverage as part of a smear campaign against him.

Of course, the presumption of innocence applies until conviction.

CONCLUSION

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) removed the party from its festival program and announced the end of its official partnership with Komplott and Overgave. Komplott and Overgave canceled the scheduled party shortly after ADE’s decision. The party had been listed for October 21 at Amsterdam Club Panama with Shlømo booked to perform. These events followed public allegations against Shlømo, a complaint filed with the Paris public prosecutor’s office in June, and reporting that a criminal investigation is underway.